Experience a brand-new prehistoric passage featuring animatronic dinosaurs and fossils. Learn how hands-on science reveals dinosaurs that once ruled the ancient world. New limited-time exhibit filling nearly 5,000 saft in […]
FREE! Learn about the habitats of Swope Park and the animals living there. StoneLion Puppets will present two shows. There will also be arts and crafts activities! 11 a.m. – […]
Join us for a rock-painting party! Did you know that penguins use rocks for courtship, building nests, and even protection for their eggs? A male penguin may search hours to […]
South and Southeast Asian cultures come to the Nelson-Atkins at this radiant cultural festival. Enjoy vibrant artmaking, performances, and storytelling based in South and Southeast Asian cultures.
Every Sunday at 1 PM, their studio transforms into a colorful, glittery, sensory-filled slime paradise! Bring the kids (or your inner kid!) for an afternoon of creativity, unique color combos, […]
Join us in Bloch lobby to create your own time telling tool! Then join us in the galleries to learn how different civilizations approached the concept of time. Visit Museum Guides to explore both historical and modern methods of telling time in a...
Experience a brand-new prehistoric passage featuring animatronic dinosaurs and fossils. Learn how hands-on science reveals dinosaurs that once ruled the ancient world. New limited-time exhibit filling nearly 5,000 saft in […]
The Story of US: America at 250 explores the ideals, conflicts and turning points that shaped the nation. Featuring historic documents on loan from the National Archives—many seldom seen outside […]
Lenexa Rec Center; Old Town Activity Center A fun open gym where young children can play with balls, tunnels and other age-appropriate equipment. Price is $3 per person (including guardians).Free […]
WHAT Exhibition Opening: OPENING THE VAULT: THE STORY OF US WHEN Monday, April 20, 2026 9 am: Museum Opens to the Public 10 am: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony; Exhibition Opens 4-6 […]
Join us for free monthly storytimes for children ages 0-5 with books, songs, and rhymes followed by open play and socializing. Although this is a free event, please reserve your […]
Join us for our April Forest Friend theme, MudVenture where we will get delightfully messy as we explore the wonders of mud! Through story time, hands-on mud finger painting, and […]