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Downtown Events

Black History Month at Exploration Place
Tuesday, February 18
Exploration Place

In collaboration with TKAAM for the fourth year, Exploration Place will be featuring a large-scale outdoor exhibit during Black History Month. Each night during February, Exploration Place will honor African American scientists and STEM leaders by projecting giant portraits onto the side of its iconic island building. The display will be freely viewable from the path along the Arkansas River. Visitors also may take in the display from inside Exploration Place on Thursday nights, when the museum is open until 8 p.m. Admission is not required to view the display from the Exploration Place promenade.

This year’s project will feature contemporary leaders connected to Wichita. Changing weekly throughout the month, the display will honor:

  • Roy Moye III, a trained aerospace engineer who is also a Grammy-nominated urban gospel singer, community leader and founder of STEMusic
  • Sisters Deborah Gladney and Angela Muhwezi-Hall, creators and founders of WorkTorch
  • Dr. Larry Mitnaul, a dual board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist practicing in Wichita
  • Lakesha Bates, a Wichita native who is a leading engineer and technical branch head at NASA in flight systems integration and testing

Make it an evening and stay to watch the nightly Ring of Fire lighting at the Keeper of the Plains, which lights at 7 p.m. during winter months. Additionally, visitors can see the display from inside Exploration Place on Thursday nights, when the museum is open until 8 p.m.


Contact Erin Manning at (316) 660-0600 or erin.manning@exploration.org
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Defining Black Wichita: New Horizons, 1970s - Today
Tuesday, February 18
The Kansas African American Museum

This exhibit is the third part of the Defining Black Wichita series and focuses on African Americans in Wichita from the 1970s to today. Empowerment from the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s created space for African Americans to fill in government, business, education, arts and culture, and athletics. As a result of this, the 1970s became a time of transition and opportunity. African Americans crossed the color-line at Hillside Street that once restricted where people of color could live and moved into neighborhoods that were previously closed to them, beginning a period of exploration of new spaces and new horizons.


Contact Brittany Beck at (316) 260-6165 or curator@tkaamuseum.org
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February Experiences at GROW
Tuesday, February 18
GROW Plant Bar

February Experiences at GROW  

This February, we’re bringing you FOUR unique experiences to enjoy with your loved ones! Whether you’re celebrating love, friendship, or just looking for a fun way to connect, these hands-on experiences are the perfect way to create something special. 

 February Experience Options:

Rooted in Love Experience - $80
2 drinks from the bar (cocktails, mocktails, coffee, or tea).
1 Terrarium to build together. (Options Vary)
2 plants, potting materials, and Decor. 

Girls Day Experience - $45
2 drinks from the bar.
2 DIY friendship bracelets.
2 personalized 2025 Bingo Cards to manifest your dreams!

Mommy & Me Experience - $50
2 drinks from the bar (coffee, mocktail, or juice).
Choose from: 2 Projects
Paint ‘n Pot – Decorate and plant in a terracotta pot.
3” Bubble Bowl Terrarium – Pick a Dinosaur or Under the Sea theme.

Daddy & Me Experience - $50 
2 drinks from the bar.
Choose from: 2 Projects
Paint ‘n Pot – Decorate and plant in a terracotta pot.
3” Bubble Bowl Terrarium – Pick a Dinosaur or Under the Sea theme.

How It Works:

Go Online – Purchase a physical copy to gift!  (Available for pickup or shipping).
Come In-Store – Buy your experience and take home a beautiful printed gift card.
Call to Reserve – Want to book your experience without a gift card? Just call us to schedule! You don't need the physical Card for these experiences. 

Experiences Valid February 1st-28th. 

 


Contact Heather Giesen at (316) 869-7474 or heather@growgiesenplantshop.com
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Sharks
Tuesday, February 18
Exploration Place

Older than dinosaurs—and more threatened than threatening—sharks are spectacular, surprising and often misunderstood. Discover the incredible diversity of this ancient and fascinating group of fishes.

  • Augmented reality interactives where you can play with a whale shark or explore the contents of a shark’s stomach
  • Real, touchable shark specimens from the Australian Museum collection
  • Life-size shark models ranging from 18-inch epaulette shark to the 26-foot whale shark
  • Plenty of jaw-some stuff for kids and families

Contact Laura Roddy at (316) 660-0602 or laura.roddy@exploration.org
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Kansas: An Immersive Dome Experience
Tuesday, February 18
Exploration Place

Renowned for its sunflowers, windswept wheat fields and endless cattle ranches, Kansas evokes the legendary spirit of America’s heartland with its rolling plains and pioneer spirit. Home to buffalo, wild horses, majestic prairies and breathtaking views of the nation’s last wilderness reserves, those who live here are captivated by its beauty. From its Native American roots to its role in westward expansion, Kansas represents the heart of what makes our nation great.

“It makes me want to explore Kansas a little bit more”
   – Exploration Place Member

Filmed completely by drone, Kansas: An Immersive Dome Experience presents the beauty and wonder of the Sunflower State in a way never seen before: as a love letter to Kansas.

RATED: G | RUNTIME: 25 min. 

Dome Theater tickets are available for purchase only at Exploration Place. Tax not included. 

More information on Digital Dome Theater shows


Contact Erin Manning at (316) 660-0600 or erin.manning@exploration.org
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