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Admission
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Wonderscope Members FREE
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Children ages 0-1 FREE
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Children ages 2-15 $12
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Adults ages 16 and over $9
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Museums for All $3
Participating in the national Museums for All program reflects our commitment to ensuring the opportunity for all families to learn, play, and grow at Wonderscope. Must present EBT, SNAP, or WIC card at admission desk upon arrival. Advance ticket purchase is not required.
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Active/Retired Military, Reservists & their family $2 OFF ADMISSION
Must present military card at admission desk upon arrival. Advance ticket purchase is not required.
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Veterans, Active/Retired Military, Reservists & their family FREE on 11/11
Free admission on Veterans Day. Must present military card at admission desk upon arrival. Advance ticket purchase is not required.
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Pogo Pass holders FREE
Advance reservations not required.
 It is recommended that non-members order tickets online in advance. Tickets are non-refundable but can be used on any day you want to visit. Â
Guest Passes, Family Passes, and POGO Passes are one-time use and do not require advance reservations.
Military, Museums for All, and other discount-eligible guests do not need reservations and may purchase tickets at our Welcome Desk.Â
CLICK HERE to purchase tickets (non-members)! Your admission tickets will have 9 am listed on them, but you may come to Wonderscope anytime that day.
If you buy tickets for a day of play at Wonderscope, you have 30 days to apply the price you paid for the tickets toward a Wonderscope membership – and you’ll enjoy unlimited free admission for a full year! Ask the front desk for details.Â
CLICK HERE to become a member!
A Wonderscope visit makes a great gift! Click here for info on Gift Admission Passes.
Hours*
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday – Friday: 9 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday: 9 AM – 5 PM
Sunday: Noon – 5 PM
*LAST ADMISSION 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO MUSEUM CLOSING. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING EXHIBIT CLOSING TIMES:
- Creation Station closes 30 minutes prior to museum closing.
- KC Café and Wonder Mart close 15 minutes prior to museum closing.
- Midday, individual exhibits close very briefly on a rotating basis for cleaning.
Early Close
- Saturday, December 3
Close at 4:30 PM (last entry at 4)Â
- Friday, December 9
Close at 4:00 PM (last entry at 3:30)Â
Holiday Hours
January 1, 2, 3 – Closed
MLK Day – Open 9am – 4:30pm
Presidents’ Day – Open 9am – 4:30pm
Easter – Closed
Memorial Day – Closed
Juneteenth – Closed
Independence Day – Closed
Labor Day – ClosedÂ
Veterans Day – Open 9am – 4:30pm
Thanksgiving Day – Closed
Christmas Eve – Open 9am – NoonÂ
Christmas Day – Closed
New Year’s Eve – Open 9-Noon (Wonder Eve)
Important Guidelines for Visitors
- Adults and children must stay together at all times.
- Adults without children will not be admitted.
- Consumption of food and drink is limited to the Picnic Zone.
Upcoming Field Trips
The museum remains open during field trips.Â
Get Tickets
Please note: Your tickets will have 9 am listed on them, but you may come in anytime that day.Â
Click here to purchase a Pogo Pass.
Enter the code POGOSCOPE and save 20%.Â
Become a Member
A Wonderscope membership gives you an opportunity to save money and enjoy unlimited Wonderscope visits. Family memberships start at just $100. Buy or renew your membership online today!
You or someone you know may qualify for a $5 membership through our donor-supported Wonder Fund. Learn more