Flint Hills Discovery Center Exhibits Programs

Dinosaurs: Fossil Exposed

January 21 - May 7, 2023

Explore the bones and fossils belonging to the giant creatures that once roamed the Earth in Dinosaurs: Fossils Exposed. Guests can view and even touch six full dinosaur skeletal molds including a Triceratops, Tyrannosaurus Rex, and Velociraptor. Kids can stand next to a 6-foot-1 Apatosaurus femur and use paleontology tools to unearth ancient dinosaur bones.

Family New Year’s Eve

Put on your favorite pair of pajamas, grab your slippers, and be ready to party! It’s our annual family-friendly celebration to ring in the New Year. Participate in games, crafts, and activities. Eat delicious party food and dance the night away. The evening ends with our iconic balloon drop at kid’s midnight (8:30 PM). Pre-registration is required, and spots are limited

Date Saturday, December 31

Nature Together

Time

6:30 - 9 PM

Mission Aerospace

May 20 - September 10, 2023

Explore the history of flight, navigation, and NASA’s vision for the future. Experiment with thrust, lift, control surfaces, and gyroscopes. Build rockets and paper airplanes, then test them for distance and air-dexterity. Launch your rocket to Saturn, your plane to Sydney, or learn about a career at NASA!

Toddlers will have a great time exploring nature at our outdoor classroom and prairie garden with their adult partner. Play games, hear stories, and use the five senses to raise a nature lover. Sign up for a six-week session. Pre-registration is required and class size is limited.

Age 18 months-3.5 years

Time 9:30 - 10:30 AM

Date March - April (Wednesdays or Fridays)