Exploration Place, Wichita, Kansas
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- Family & Fun travel tip
- City center
Though being open for more than 10 years, some of the scientific gadgets may be going out of date, there are still some hands-on exhibits that have the charm of making kids smile.
Address:
300 N McLean Blvd, Wichita, KS 67203, USA
Price:
Kids $6, adults $9.50
Opening Hours:
Tue-Sat: 10am-5pm
Sun: 12pm-5pm
On the web:
http://www.exploration.org/
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