It is time to remake and reimagine the landscape surrounding Exploration Place.
Rental OptionsA Venue With A View
Imagine our museum in a different light — the versatile event venue of choice in Wichita, Kansas, for your next company gathering, holiday party, meeting, wedding, reception or charity gala.
Smaller Venues
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Explorer Room
Capacity: 50 • Price: $150/Hr.
The expansive Explorer Room works best for groups that are looking for a classroom setting or versatile open space. -
Board Room
Capacity: 30 • Price: $50/Hr.
Ideal for meetings, small luncheons, seminars and workshops, the Board Room offers a more formal setting. The Board Room is equipped with privacy shades, a projector screen and a private kitchenette with a connecting restroom. It’s perfect for serving as a bride’s room. -
Classrooms
Capacity: 25 to 40 • Price: $50/Hr.
Ideal for meetings, small luncheons, seminars and workshops. Located in the exhibit building, our classrooms provide a dynamic backdrop for your event or meeting. -
Conference Room
Capacity: 10 to 15 • Price: $50/Hr.
The conference room works for small meetings, luncheons, seminars and workshops. Our clients have also used our Conference Room as a groom’s prep room or entertainment staging area.
Theaters
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Kemper Creative Learning Studio
Capacity: 145 • Price: $150/Hr.
Plan your next lecture, workshop or presentation in this auditorium that includes audio/visual equipment, a sound system and stage lighting. Seats 130. -
The Dome
Capacity: 187 • Price: $150/Hr.
The Dome is the largest theater of its kind in Kansas – boasting a 360-degree view and 60-foot screen. The theater’s 4K projector system and powerful surround sound envelop guests as they take in a film, attend a seminar or even enjoy a wedding! Seats 187.
Outdoor Spaces
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Festival Plaza
Capacity: 750 to 1,200+ • Price: $500 to $1,000
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Use the spacious Festival Plaza for your next employee gathering or outdoor special event such as a walk or run. -
Picnic Grove
Capacity: 200 to 500+ • Price: $250
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Picnic Grove is a 2,300-square-foot wooded area featuring picnic tables, ideal for family reunions and other gatherings. The area allows easy access to Exploration Park for hours of outdoor fun.