Exploration Place Tours

This beautiful Science Museum offers exhibits, films, live shows, & hands-on science & discovery programs for kids and adults. If you are in Wichita, give it a try! #Kansas #Wichita #Travel #Architecture #Reflections #BVSBlue #culture #Trovember
This beautiful Science Museum offers exhibits, films, live shows, & hands-on science & discovery programs for kids and adults. If you are in Wichita, give it a try! #Kansas #Wichita #Travel #Architecture #Reflections #BVSBlue #culture #Trovember

This display of scientific achievements is located in Wichita. Once you've explored all you can at Exploration Place, have a look at nearby Sedgwick County Zoo, Old Cowtown Museum, and Botanica - Wichita Gardens.

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Stardust Motel and Suites El Dorado KS

Stardust Motel and Suites El Dorado KS

2 out of 5
Price was $426, price is now $362 per person
$362
per person
Mar 5 - Mar 8
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Chicago (CHI) to Wichita (ICT)
5.6/10 (27 reviews)
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Wichita Northeast

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Wichita Northeast

3 out of 5
Price was $599, price is now $506 per person
$506
per person
Mar 5 - Mar 8
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Chicago (CHI) to Wichita (ICT)
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,151 reviews)
Room was clean and comfortable. Nice breakfast selection. The receptionist at check-in must not have been having a good day, and couldnt find anyone at check-out.

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Wichita East, KS

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Wichita East, KS

2.5 out of 5
Price was $523, price is now $442 per person
$442
per person
Mar 5 - Mar 8
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Chicago (CHI) to Wichita (ICT)
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,015 reviews)
Hotel was spotless, staff professional, breakfast was fresh with many good options.

Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026

Reviews of Exploration Place

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4 - Good 30%
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3 - Okay 23%
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Fantastic for our 3 young kids! Had so much to see and do!

2/5 - Disappointing

Kylie

Not impressed.

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Best Lodging Options Near Exploration Place

Hotel at Old Town

Hotel at Old Town

2.5 out of 5
830 East First Street North Wichita KS
Hotel at Old Town
Hyatt Regency Wichita

Hyatt Regency Wichita

3.5 out of 5
400 W Waterman St Wichita KS
Hyatt Regency Wichita
Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview - Wichita

Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview - Wichita

3 out of 5
400 W Douglas Ave Wichita KS
Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview - Wichita
Home2 Suites by Hilton Wichita Downtown Delano

Home2 Suites by Hilton Wichita Downtown Delano

3 out of 5
200 N. Sycamore St. Wichita KS
Home2 Suites by Hilton Wichita Downtown Delano
WaterWalk Extended Stay by Wyndham Wichita

WaterWalk Extended Stay by Wyndham Wichita

3 out of 5
411 W Maple Wichita KS
WaterWalk Extended Stay by Wyndham Wichita
Ambassador Hotel Wichita, Autograph Collection

Ambassador Hotel Wichita, Autograph Collection

4.5 out of 5
104 S. Broadway Wichita KS
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Hilton Garden Inn Wichita Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Wichita Downtown

3 out of 5
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Courtyard by Marriott Wichita At Old Town

3 out of 5
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Wyndham Garden Wichita Downtown

Wyndham Garden Wichita Downtown

3 out of 5
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Wyndham Garden Wichita Downtown
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