Exploration Place

300 N McLean Blvd, Wichita, KS
316-660-0609
exploration.org
Capacity: 1,000 people

About Exploration Place

Have an event with a view! Exploration Place is your key to a versatile venue that will accommodate such varied events as wedding ceremonies on the riverside WaterWay Terrace viewing the Keeper of the Plains, receptions in our WaterWay Hall, presentations in the state-of-the-art Kemper Creative Learning Theater, community events on Festival Plaza, and celebrations in Picnic Grove. Bring your trainings, board meetings or company meetings to our classrooms, conference rooms or boardrooms that include free AV access. Exploration Place's dramatic architecture and stunning views serve as a compelling background, with views of downtown Wichita and the Arkansas River.
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Event Pricing

Outdoor Spaces
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Attendees: 50-1200 | $250 - $1,000 /event
Pricing for parties only
Wedding Ceremony Only
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$300 - $700 /event
Pricing for weddings only
Main Lobby & Promenade
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Attendees: 50-250 | $1,000 - $1,500 /event
Pricing for parties only
WaterWay Hall & Terrace
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Attendees: 50-800 | $2,300 - $2,800 /event
Pricing for all event types
Smaller Venues
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Attendees: 15-40 | $50 - $150 /hour
Pricing for parties and meetings only
Theaters
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Attendees: 25-165 | $150 /hour
Pricing for meetings only
Birthday Party Starting at
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$250 - $275 /event
Pricing for parties only

Event Spaces

Classrooms
Maximum Capacity: 40
General Event Space

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Conference Room
Maximum Capacity: 15
Fixed Board Room

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Digital Dome Theatre
Maximum Capacity: 165
Theater

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Exhibit Hall
Maximum Capacity: 1000
General Event Space

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Explorer Room
Maximum Capacity: 150
General Event Space

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Festival Plaza
Maximum Capacity: 1200
Outdoor Venue

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Kemper Theatre
Maximum Capacity: 145
Theater

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Main Lobby + Promenade
Maximum Capacity: 250
General Event Space

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Outdoor Walkway
Maximum Capacity: 200
Outdoor Venue

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Picnic Grove
Maximum Capacity: 500
Outdoor Venue

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WaterWay Hall + Terrace
Maximum Capacity: 800
General Event Space

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Recommendations

October Wedding - An Eventective User from Wichita, KS

You guys were unbelievably wonderful in all areas. Our wedding was better than we could have hoped for and we can't thank you enough!

Corporate Meet and Mingle - An Eventective User from WICHITA, KS

We enjoyed walking around, made the paper airplanes, wind tunnel turbine and other hands on. It made it easy to have fun while enjoying the celebration with other co-workers and added a little competition fun time. The staff were very helpful with getting stuff ready. I saw many folks walking inside and out and seemed to be mingling with each other pretty well. The staff was wonderful and we greatly appreciate them. Thanks!!

High School Reunion - An Eventective User from WICHITA, KS

Ashlie, Dustin and their team were extremely supportive of our questions and with their assistance. Ian was a Rock Star in helping us with our I.T. needs, and very patient, as well.

Reception - An Eventective User from WICHITA, KS

Thanks for a great experience at Exploration Place!

Reception - An Eventective User from WICHITA, KS

Great venue. We utilized Grand Hall, the exhibits and the Digital Dome Theater. Staff is easy to work with and helpful with any questions we had. Great pricing. It was a great experience. I'm so glad that Visit Wichita suggested it.

Ceremony and Reception - An Eventective User from WICHITA, KS

Everything turned out just perfect for our event and the event staff went out of their way to accommodate all of our requests. We have already recommended Exploration Place to other brides as a beautiful backdrop for their wedding events and as a venue they will enjoy doing business with.

GREAT LOCATION FOR CLASS REUNION - An Eventective User from Manasquan NJ

Perfect facility and efficient staff

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Neighborhood
  1. Delano
Venue Types
  1. Museum
Amenities
  • ADA/ACA Accessible
  • On-Site Catering Service
  • Outdoor Function Area
  • Outside Catering Allowed
  • Waterfront
  • Waterview
  • Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
Features
  • Max Number of People for an Event: 1000
  • Number of Event/Function Spaces: 8
  • Total Meeting Room Space (Square Feet): 3,500