Wonderscope has been nominated in several categories for the KC Star’s annual Kansas City Favorites contest, celebrating the local businesses that make our city so special! We are proud to be recognized as a top contender in the following categories: Summer Camp Children’s Birthday Party Venue Attraction Family Attraction Museum Nonprofit Organization First, thank you […]
Our very own Roxane Hill, Executive Director, and Lauren Hirsch, Director of Play and Learning and the voice of our end-of-day announcements, attended ACM’s conference in San Diego, California. This year’s conference centered on children’s learning, play, and family engagement under the theme The Fabric of Belonging and Wonderscope was right at the heart of it. Hirsch had the […]
We have some exciting news to share, and it’s about the city we love just as much as the museum we call home. Kansas City is the #1 trending summer destination and Wonderscope is part of the story. According to Travel + Leisure’s “Top Trending Domestic and International Summer Travel Destinations for 2026,” Kansas City, Missouri has […]
The Wonderscope Young Professionals Board (YPB) is a strategic initiative designed to engage emerging leaders in advancing Wonderscope’s mission: inspiring play, growing young minds, and helping every child thrive. The YPB serves several important functions, with its primary focus being the planning and execution of our signature fundraising event, Eat Drink Play. The board will […]
Meet Maverick (8) and Kingston (10). These brothers have been coming to Wonder Camp for six years, and they love it. When I asked what they like most about Wonder Camp (hoping for specific activities or features), their eyes and smiles grew big as they shouted, “Everything!” Maverick and Kingston’s mom, Mackenzie, confirmed this, saying, […]
Friday, August 28 | 7:00 pm | Adults only Have you ever wished Wonderscope had a “grownups only” night? You’re not alone–and you’re in luck! EAT DRINK PLAY is our signature fundraising event and it’s happening in just a few weeks on August 28. At EAT DRINK PLAY you can unleash your inner child with fun […]
The iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is making a special appearance at The Regnier Family Wonderscope Children’s Museum of Kansas City on March 20, 2026, from noon to 3 PM. This event presents a fantastic opportunity for families to see the famous hot dog-shaped vehicle up close, take photos, and create memories. Wonderscope will not only […]
The Kansas Speedway and NASCAR are holding a special event for families at The Regnier Family Wonderscope Children’s Museum of Kansas City on Aug. 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Science of Speed is a STEAM experience designed to introduce children and families to the science, technology, engineering, art and math behind motorsports. […]
We are so excited to welcome everyone back to Wonderscope for another year filled with play. As we look ahead to 2026, we want to look back on 2025 and celebrate all we accomplished, and thank all of you for helping us reach our goals.
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