Kansas Children's Discovery Center

Category: Children's museum

Address: 4400 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS 66604, USA

Phone: +17857838300

Opening hours

Sunday: 12–5PM

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: 9AM–5PM

Thursday: 9AM–8PM

Friday: 9AM–5PM

Saturday: 9AM–5PM

Reviews

Jenni Reilly

Sep 15, 2022

Cute place for kids to learn and explore

Gabrielle Whitlow

Sep 7, 2022

Love this place so much we got a membership!!!

Sara Okeeffe

Sep 7, 2022

This place is a gem! We appreciate all the changing exhibits and particularly the current exhibit which created the important moment to highlight women of color in STEM, an often underrepresented and unrecognized group. One key to building diversity, equity and inclusion is creating space for teaching about the remarkable efforts: risks, failures and successes, of those often not allowed or included in our history books. These women and their innovations, dedications and contributions deserve to be known. I'm so glad that this museum chooses to be thoughtful, smart and top notch in their exhibits.

Amy Bergemann

Sep 6, 2022

We went twice over this last weekend and while we really had a wonderful time, one thing I didn’t love was in the dark/light-play room. Covering the walls and displays are posters of women in science. In the corner is a bookshelf with 99% books about women, mostly black women, in science. The play baby dolls are all black, no white or other races represented. Do I think these things are bad? Absolutely not. They 100% have a place there. My issue is simply that boys are not equally represented, or represented AT ALL. A 50/50 mix of men and women of all different race and ethnicities would be wonderful! But can we not diminish our boys for the sake of uplifting up girls? Can’t we just encourage all children to get into STEM?

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Questions & Answers

Can one purchase a family anual pass, and for how much?

Marsha Martin | Sep 18, 2018
Adam Eidson | Sep 17, 2020

It's on their website online. My family pass was $139.

Why are you only open 1-5 on Sunday? And only until 3 during the week? These hours aren't considerate of working families. Definitely reconsidering buying a pass from here, especially for that much money.

Nicole Richmond | Sep 18, 2019
Ryan Stringer | Sep 18, 2019

These are their school year hours, they are open more for the summer. You might consider making it a Saturday outing since they are open 10-5

Why do u close at 3pm during the week? Can u at least stay open until 5 one day of the week not meaning weekends

Candaceann Shelley | Sep 18, 2019
Kansas Children's Discovery Center | Sep 18, 2019

Hi Candaceann, thanks for getting in touch! We set our hours to serve the largest number of visitors, given the costs of running the museum. In the summer and on school's out days, we are open until 5, and we're also thrilled to be open on the third Thursday of every month from 4-7 for free admission nights all through 2019. We hope to see you for another visit, soon, and we'll keep working to expand access to the museum!

How much does it cost to get in per person ?

Diane Chenault | Sep 17, 2021
Paulownia Clark | Sep 17, 2021

$8 or $9 free if kid under 1

What ages would have the most fun here?

Stefani Carrillo | Sep 17, 2021
Shay Hanysak | Sep 17, 2021

Between 3 and 8 yrs old would probably be the most appropriate.

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What are the hours the Discovery center is open on Fridays?

Rebecca Bratcher | Sep 18, 2019
Kansas Children's Discovery Center | Sep 18, 2019

During the school year (Labor Day- Memorial Day) we are open 9-3. In the summer we are open 10-5. Be sure to check our website for announcements about special hours.

Are they having a new years eve kids party like previous years

Donna Brooks | Sep 18, 2019
Mrs. Francis Noll | Sep 18, 2019

Yes. You must buy tickets, though even if you are a member. I think they're around$15 dollars each. It includes breakfast, science activities and a balloon drop. Just be aware they close early!

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Does it cost money for adults with free kids

Meranda Bennett | Sep 18, 2018
Amita Kiran | Sep 18, 2018

Yes

What Holliday’s are you closed

Daniel Lysaght | Sep 18, 2018
Kansas Children's Discovery Center | Sep 18, 2018

We are closed on New Years Day, Easter, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Thanks!

How much is admittance

Samantha Keene | Sep 18, 2017
Valerie Renyer | Sep 18, 2017

Age 1-64 7.75 65+ 6.75 Under 1 is free

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