6232 E. 29th St. N

Wichita, KS 67220-2200

 (316) 683-5499

1/2 mile south of the K-96 bypass at the intersection of N. Woodlawn and 29th Street in NE Wichita.

 Mon-Sat 9am-5pm; Closed Sundays and Holidays

New nature-education facility located in the northeast part of Wichita. It focuses on interpreting the animals, plants and habitats of the Great Plains of North America. The $1.5 million exhibit hall features a 2,400 gallon aquarium, a wildlife observatory and nine interactive displays including Tallgrass Prairie, Wetland, Woodland, and Riparian Habitats. Natural History audio/visual programs including live animals may be seen in the 190-seat auditorium. Just outside the front door is a 278-acre nature preserve with a paved trail system over 2 miles long. The Center combines state-of-the-art hands-on displays with the option of taking a nature hike.

Great Plains Transportation Museum

700 E Douglas, Upper Lever

Wichita, KS 67201

 (316) 263-0944

 The railroad museum of Kansas

 Apr 1-Nov Sat 9am-3pm; Sun 1-4pm

Omnisphere & Science Center

220 S Main

Wichita, KS 67202

(316) 264-3174

Hwy 54 to Central Business District. Turn North on Main Street. Located at 220 S. Main.

Tues-Fri 8am-5pm; Sat 9am-5pm

Planetarium shows, hands-on science exhibits.  An enjoyable experience for the whole family.

Exploration Place

300 North McLean Boulevard

Wichita, KS 67203

 (316) 263-3373

Located on the banks of the Arkansas River in the downtown Wichita river district, at 300 N. McLean Boulevard.

Exploration Place is open noon-5pm Monday and 9am-5 pm Tuesday—Saturday. Closed Mondays after Labor Day and on December 25. Call for specific hours of operation. Hours and prices are subject to change.

 Exploration Place is a place to discover the extraordinary. A place where you can fly a plane, create your own river and tornado, visit a troll and fight bacteria in the human body, all in the same day. The exhibits and theaters are all contained within a beautifully landscaped 20-acre park. Discover hundreds of interactive exhibits, three theaters and more. Exploration Place symbolizes the community’s commitment to inspire a sense of exploration in people of all ages and interests in this informal, enjoyable environment.

Western Heritage Tour

100 S Main Ste 100, Wichita CVB

Wichita, KS 67202

(316) 265-2800

Earn a Western belt buckle by visiting the sites on this self-guided tour. Sites include: Old Cowtown Museum, Mid-America All-Indian Center Museum, Keeper of the Plains Statue, Charles M. Russell Gallery, A Prairie Garden (Botanica), North American Prairie Exhibit (Sedg. Co. Zoo), Chisholm Trail Exhibit (Historical Museum) Buffalo Bill Monument & Gravesite, Chisholm Trail Marker and Sheplers Western Store.