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Monthly Weekly Daily List

September 2025

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CLOSED MONDAY
With the exception of Presidents Day and MLK Day, Wonderscope is CLOSED on Mondays. , ...
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Museum Closed-Maintenance Week
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Museum Closed-Maintenance Week
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Museum Closed-Maintenance Week
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Museum Closed-Maintenance Week
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Closing early!
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
The museum will close at 3pm (last entry at 2:30 pm) as we prepare for our evening’s fundraising event. , ...
Outdoor Naturescape is CLOSED today
All Day
Our outside Naturescape will be closed today. , ...
EAT DRINK PLAY: Fun for grownups
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Join us for our annual EAT, DRINK, PLAY fundraiser—a spectacular evening of adult-sized fun! Enjoy complimentary drinks, heavy appetizers, dancing under the stars, silent auction, wine pull, and more!  Tickets on sale July 7, 2025 , ...
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Museum Swap Day!
All Day
FREE visits for Discovery Center, insipreU, and Wonderscope members! Today, all active Wonderscope members can enjoy FREE admission to two fantastic children’s museums: the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center in Topeka, KS, and the inspireU Children’s Discovery Center in St. Joseph, MO! Just present yo , ...
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CLOSED MONDAY
With the exception of Presidents Day and MLK Day, Wonderscope is CLOSED on Mondays. , ...
Sensory Friendly Mondays
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wonderscope has created this unique opportunity for individual families with children who have a breadth of sensory concerns that would benefit from a more controlled play space.  To ensure a positive experience for our guests with sensory concerns, only families with children who have sensory needs may make a reservat , ...
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Science Time
Session Times:  9:30 am, 10:30 am, 1:30 pm, and 2:30 pm.  Learn all about science with Mr. John! Free with museum admission or membership. Sign-ups start 30 minutes before class time. , ...
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Music & Movement
Session Times:  9:30 am, 10:30 am, 1:30 pm, and 2:30 pm Free with museum admission or membership. Sign-ups start 30 minutes before class time. , ...
Sensational Play
10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Sensory-rich activities led by University of Kansas Occupational Therapy students. Included with museum admission or membership. Wednesdays 10 am – noon. , ...
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Art Time
Session Times:  9:30 am, 10:30 am, 1:30 pm, and 2:30 pm. Free with museum admission or membership. Sign-ups start 30 minutes before class time. , ...
WonderBaby & Me
All Day
This program is offered each Thursday at 9:30 am and 2 pm. Included with museum admission or membership. , ...
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Storytime + Craft
Session Times:  9:30 am, 10:30 am, 1:30 pm, and 2:30 pm. Free with museum admission or membership. Sign-ups start 30 minutes before class time. , ...
Engineering Creativity Workshop
3:00 PM
Professional engineers from Henderson Engineers will be here to lead hands-on projects for children and their families, starting at 3pm in the Design Lab – while supplies last. Free with admission. , ...
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CLOSED MONDAY
With the exception of Presidents Day and MLK Day, Wonderscope is CLOSED on Mondays. , ...
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Science Time
Session Times:  9:30 am, 10:30 am, 1:30 pm, and 2:30 pm.  Learn all about science with Mr. John! Free with museum admission or membership. Sign-ups start 30 minutes before class time. , ...
Bug Club Bug Week
10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Join us for a bug-tastic week!  In addition to our bug-themed programming and activities held throughout the week, we are hosting special Bug Club activities. Bug Club activities are included with museum admission or membership.  Our Bug Club is a partnership with Green Pest Solutions. , ...
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Music & Movement
Session Times:  9:30 am, 10:30 am, 1:30 pm, and 2:30 pm Free with museum admission or membership. Sign-ups start 30 minutes before class time. , ...
Bug Club Bug Week
All Day
Join us for a bug-tastic week!  In addition to our bug-themed programming and activities held throughout the week, we are hosting special Bug Club activities. Bug Club activities are included with museum admission or membership.  Our Bug Club is a partnership with Green Pest Solutions. , ...
Sensational Play
10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Sensory-rich activities led by University of Kansas Occupational Therapy students. Included with museum admission or membership. Wednesdays 10 am – noon. , ...
WonderLab
3:00 pm on the third Wednesday of each month. Join Mr. John for WonderLab—where science, imagination, and exploration collide. Each month presents a wonder-filled theme designed to enhance science literacy and spark a love of learning in a fun and engaging way. Free with museum admission or membership. , ...
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Art Time
Session Times:  9:30 am, 10:30 am, 1:30 pm, and 2:30 pm. Free with museum admission or membership. Sign-ups start 30 minutes before class time. , ...
WonderBaby & Me
All Day
This program is offered each Thursday at 9:30 am and 2 pm. Included with museum admission or membership. , ...
Bug Club Bug Week
12:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Join us for a bug-tastic week!  In addition to our bug-themed programming and activities held throughout the week, we are hosting special Bug Club activities. Bug Club activities are included with museum admission or membership.  Our Bug Club is a partnership with Green Pest Solutions. , ...
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Storytime + Craft
Session Times:  9:30 am, 10:30 am, 1:30 pm, and 2:30 pm. Free with museum admission or membership. Sign-ups start 30 minutes before class time. , ...
Bug Club: Butterfly Release
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Join us for a bug-tastic week!  In addition to our bug-themed programming and activities held throughout the week, we are hosting special Bug Club activities. Today we are hosting a Butterfly Release @ 10:00 AM where our friends will get to release over one hundred Monarch butterflies from our Naturescape exhibit area. , ...
Children’s Mercy Science Friday
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
A team of scientists from Children’s Mercy’s Research Institute will lead our friends in exciting scientific exploration in an approachable, relatable and age-appropriate way. Program begins at 3pm in the Design Lab.  Free with admission or membership. , ...
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CLOSED MONDAY
With the exception of Presidents Day and MLK Day, Wonderscope is CLOSED on Mondays. , ...
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Science Time
Session Times:  9:30 am, 10:30 am, 1:30 pm, and 2:30 pm.  Learn all about science with Mr. John! Free with museum admission or membership. Sign-ups start 30 minutes before class time. , ...
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Music & Movement
Session Times:  9:30 am, 10:30 am, 1:30 pm, and 2:30 pm Free with museum admission or membership. Sign-ups start 30 minutes before class time. , ...
Sensational Play
10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Sensory-rich activities led by University of Kansas Occupational Therapy students. Included with museum admission or membership. Wednesdays 10 am – noon. , ...
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Art Time
Session Times:  9:30 am, 10:30 am, 1:30 pm, and 2:30 pm. Free with museum admission or membership. Sign-ups start 30 minutes before class time. , ...
WonderBaby & Me
All Day
This program is offered each Thursday at 9:30 am and 2 pm. Included with museum admission or membership. , ...
Book Fair
All Day
Start your child’s journey to a lifelong love of reading by sharing stories together! Join Wonderscope and Rainy Day Books for a book fair, featuring a wonderful selection of children’s books, adult book club favorites, and insightful parenting guides. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to inspire a l , ...
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Storytime + Craft
Session Times:  9:30 am, 10:30 am, 1:30 pm, and 2:30 pm. Free with museum admission or membership. Sign-ups start 30 minutes before class time. , ...
Book Fair
All Day
Start your child’s journey to a lifelong love of reading by sharing stories together! Join Wonderscope and Rainy Day Books for a book fair, featuring a wonderful selection of children’s books, adult book club favorites, and insightful parenting guides. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to inspire a l , ...
Donutology Day
10:00 AM
Our friends from Donutology will be here making fresh donuts for kids to decorate and eat! While supplies last. Free with museum admission or membership. , ...
Maker Space Workshop
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Hands-on, monthly workshop led by Wonderscope program specialists. These workshops, located in the Design Lab, give children the chance to experiment with a variety of resources and tools, opening up new avenues for creative expression. A new project each month! Free with museum admission or membership. , ...
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World Wide Day of Play
All Day
The World Wide Day of Play was established as a powerful reminder of the importance of play in the lives of our children and families. This day isn’t just a celebration; it’s a call to action for parents and kids alike to step away from screens, bask in the sun, explore the world around them, and engage in the joy of i , ...
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CLOSED MONDAY
With the exception of Presidents Day and MLK Day, Wonderscope is CLOSED on Mondays. , ...
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Science Time
Session Times:  9:30 am, 10:30 am, 1:30 pm, and 2:30 pm.  Learn all about science with Mr. John! Free with museum admission or membership. Sign-ups start 30 minutes before class time. , ...
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Music & Movement
Session Times:  9:30 am, 10:30 am, 1:30 pm, and 2:30 pm Free with museum admission or membership. Sign-ups start 30 minutes before class time. , ...
Sensational Play
10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Sensory-rich activities led by University of Kansas Occupational Therapy students. Included with museum admission or membership. Wednesdays 10 am – noon. , ...
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Art Time
Session Times:  9:30 am, 10:30 am, 1:30 pm, and 2:30 pm. Free with museum admission or membership. Sign-ups start 30 minutes before class time. , ...
WonderBaby & Me
All Day
This program is offered each Thursday at 9:30 am and 2 pm. Included with museum admission or membership. , ...
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Storytime + Craft
Session Times:  9:30 am, 10:30 am, 1:30 pm, and 2:30 pm. Free with museum admission or membership. Sign-ups start 30 minutes before class time. , ...
Healthy Plate – Healthy Family
10:00 AM
Our Healthy Plate Healthy Family program, in partnership with St. Luke’s, utilizes hands-on learning to explore how to prepare food that supports families in growing healthy and strong—two classes: 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. , ...
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