Flint Hills Discovery Center

315 South 3rd Street, Manhattan, KS
200 Capacity
$300 to $3,000 / Wedding
Host your next event at Flint Hills Discovery Center, a unique wedding and event venue offering indoor and outdoor rental spaces nestled in downtown Manhattan, Kansas. With several hotels within walking distance and free parking, our venue ensures the ultimate convenience for your guests. Enjoy breathtaking views from our Prairie Garden Terrace and Trail, explore ever-changing exhibits, and experience the grandeur of the glass atrium. No matter your event, we are sure you'll find the Flint Hills Discovery Center the ideal event venue. Perfect for weddings, receptions, military events, birthdays, anniversary parties, business meeting, retirement receptions, bridal and baby showers, graduation parties, and much more.

Event Pricing

Full Building Rental
200 people max
$2,500 - $3,000 per event
Exhibit Space
10 - 170 people
$1,500 per event
Flint Room or Blue Earth Room
1 - 50 people
$75 - $100 per hour
Entry Atrium and Exhibit Dome
150 people max
$300 per hour
Prairie Garden Terrace
10 - 200 people
$300 per hour

Availability (Last updated 2/25)

Event Spaces

Flint Hills Discovery Center
Flint Hills Discovery Center
General Event Space
Flint Hills Room
Flint Hills Room
General Event Space
Blue Earth Room
Blue Earth Room
General Event Space
Blue Earth Plaza
Blue Earth Plaza
Outdoor Venue

Recommendations

Rehearsal Dinner Success! — An Eventective User
We held a rehearsal dinner here for my son’s wedding. It was a perfect venue. The room was set up exactly as described. Thanks for a perfect venue for our 40 guests!
Management Response
Thank you for your kind words. We were honored to host you and your family.

Additional Info

Venue Types
Amenities
  • ADA/ACA Accessible
  • Outdoor Function Area
  • Outside Catering Allowed
  • Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
Features
  • Max Number of People for an Event: 200
  • Number of Event/Function Spaces: 7