Grace Barlow's Colleagues at Exploration Place
Jessica Nickel
Director of Virtual and On - site Camp Programming, Education Coordinator
Grace Barlow's Contact Details
316-660-0675
Exploration Place
Grace Barlow's Company Details
Exploration Place, The Sedgwick County Science and Discovery Center is located in downtown Wichita in the Museums on the River district. Exploration Place offers:- STEM-based (science, technology, engineering & mathematics) exhibits, dome theater films, programs and outreach.- 100,000 square feet and 11 hands-on exhibits that focus on aviation, Kansas, medieval life in a three-story castle, architecture, health, imaginative spaces for toddlers, and special traveling exhibitions.- the largest dome screen in Kansas, the Digital Dome Theater and Planetarium with a massive 60-foot tall, 360-degree screen. - an outdoor Exploration Park, picnic grove and 18-hole MiniGolf putting course.- fun and educational programs including School's Out Edventures, Homeschool Edventures, Summer Camps, Children's Spanish Classes, Little Explorers Preschool Playgroup, Live Science Shows and Boy and Girl Scout programs. Almost 30,000 children have enjoyed these educational programs.- school visit and outreach programming. If schools can't visit the museum, educators visit facilities and lead hands-on activities along with live science shows. All programs align to Kansas State Standards.- versatility and world-class architecture, a perfect venue to rent for weddings, receptions, business meetings, mixers, KEVA team building sessions and more. - special events including Death by Chocolate, Gingerbread Village, Smallgrass, Museum of the Undead, Riverfest Discount Days & more.- a variety of membership options for your family and/or business.Exploration Place is a private 501(c)(3) not-for-profit institution governed by a self-perpetuating Board of Trustees. Through a partnership with Sedgwick County, Exploration Place currently receives support and is recognized as the Sedgwick County Science and Discovery Center. Support is also earned from admissions, membership dues and voluntary contributions from individuals, corporations and foundations.