Top Kansas Kids Birthday Museums

• Spaces for 30-200 Guests
• 2 Museums
• 1 Ballroom
• 2 Total Spaces

Our event spaces are housed in a beautifully restored 1914 warehouse with downtown charm, they offer exposed brick walls and an exclusive opportunity to explore captivating exhibits. We are conveniently situated in vibrant Old Town Wichita, surrounded by popular bars, restaurants, and hotels.

• Spaces for 200-250 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Bar
• 1 space at this venue

Cider Gallery occupies a nationally recognized historic building in Lawrence, Kansas's Warehouse Arts District — a space that began as a cider distillery and has since been transformed into a working fine art gallery and event venue. Soaring exposed brick walls, original wood beams, original wood floors, and bountiful windows give the first-floor gallery a character that few purpose-built event spaces can match, while rotating fine art collections add a layer of visual interest unique to each event. The venue accommodates up to 200 guests and is rented exclusively — events take over the entire first-floor gallery along with the adjacent outdoor garden patio, which features string lights and a sheer curtain wall backdrop. Rentals include tables, linens, seating, staff setup and breakdown, a full bar with glassware, an A/V system with microphone, speakers, three TVs, and a projection screen, plus a dedicated on-site manager. Outside caterers are welcome, and the venue extends the same flexibility to other vendors. Cider Gallery hosts weddings, corporate events, cocktail receptions, graduation celebrations, nonprofit gatherings, and celebrations of life. The space is pet friendly, and a private getting-ready suite is available on wedding days.

• Spaces for 50-750 Guests
• 3 Museums
• 1 Landmark
• 3 Total Spaces

The Prairie Museum of Art & History sits on a 24-acre campus in Colby, Kansas, operated by the Thomas County Historical Society since 1959. The 21,500-square-foot main building houses rotating art exhibits and the Kuska Collection — a lifetime assembly of dolls, glassware, ceramics, toys, and furniture that connects High Plains local history to international cultural narratives. Outside, a preserved cluster of historic structures includes the Cooper Barn, the Lone Star Church, a sod house, and a one-room schoolhouse, offering event backdrops that feel genuinely rooted in the region. The Cooper Barn — the largest barn in Kansas and voted an 8th Wonder of Kansas Architecture in 2008 — anchors the venue's event offerings. Its loft accommodates up to 700 guests and includes a permanent stage, a grand staircase, a kitchenette, and a chairlift. The 1915 Lone Star Church, a white-painted country church north of Gem, Kansas, seats approximately 100 for ceremonies. The Garvey Education Room provides a smaller, climate-controlled gathering space for up to 50. All rental guests receive complimentary museum admission to tour the grounds and exhibits.

• Spaces for 65-150 Guests
• 2 Museums
• 2 Meeting Spaces

The Sternberg Museum of Natural History, located in Hays, Kansas, is a natural history museum affiliated with Fort Hays State University. Its collections focus on the Great Plains region and include some of the finest assemblies of Pteranodon material and fossil plants, along with a realistic Cretaceous diorama that brings prehistoric life to life across the museum's main floor. The museum's roots trace to 1866, when fossils were first discovered near Fort Hays by members of the Sternberg family — renowned fossil hunters whose legacy shaped the institution for generations. A 1994 relocation to a former dome building merged two legacy collections and created the spacious facility that stands today. For private events, the Sternberg offers several distinct rental spaces suited to meetings, seminars, receptions, and celebrations of various sizes. The Engel Education Center on the third floor accommodates up to 86 guests and can be divided into two separate meeting areas. The Expeditions Meeting Room seats 65 and includes access to a connecting catering kitchen, making it a practical choice for parties and reunions. The Seibel Lobby, equipped with a built-in audio-visual system, serves as the venue's main event hall for receptions, lectures, awards ceremonies, and larger gatherings. Twenty-two acres of outdoor grounds and two miles of nature trail round out the options for open-air events.

• Spaces for 15-2,500 Guests
• 11 Museums
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 11 Total Spaces

Exploration Place is a science and discovery center situated along the Arkansas River in Wichita, Kansas. Opened in April 2000 as the result of a $62 million public-private partnership, the building was designed by renowned architect Moshe Safdie and serves as the Sedgwick County Science and Discovery Center. The facility offers more than 35,000 square feet of exhibit space, a six-acre outdoor Adventure Playscape, and multiple dedicated event venues. For private events, Exploration Place provides a range of spaces suited to gatherings of all sizes — from intimate board meetings to large-scale receptions and outdoor festivals. The WaterWay Hall & Terrace accommodates up to 400 guests with slate floors, floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Arkansas River, a catering kitchen, and a built-in audio system. The outdoor Wichita Foundation Amphitheater & Plaza and the Adventure Playscape both offer riverside settings with views of the Keeper of the Plains, hosting up to 1,500 guests each. Rentals include tables, chairs, setup and teardown, security for events serving alcohol, free parking, and custodial services. A curated list of preferred catering, bar service, and event planning vendors is available to help clients coordinate the full event experience. Wedding packages include a 12-hour event window, private prep spaces, and a complimentary one-year membership.

• Spaces for 28-400 Guests
• 7 Museums
• 1 Outdoor
• 7 Total Spaces

The Flint Hills Discovery Center is a LEED-certified science and discovery museum in downtown Manhattan, Kansas, dedicated to celebrating, exploring, and caring for the Flint Hills — one of the last remaining tallgrass prairie landscapes in North America. The center offers a range of rental spaces suited for weddings, receptions, corporate gatherings, showers, graduations, and private celebrations of all kinds, available seven days a week year-round. The building's centerpiece is a 60-foot glass atrium with towering ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows, creating a light-filled, modern setting for ceremonies and receptions. Above it, a rooftop Prairie Garden Terrace planted in native grasses and wildflowers offers panoramic views of Manhattan for outdoor events. Additional options include the full museum with its interactive exhibits and theater, two private third-floor meeting rooms, and a classroom. All rentals include on-site event staff, tables and chairs with basic setup, a catering kitchen, free Wi-Fi, elevator access, and complimentary parking. The venue's downtown location puts it within walking distance of several hotels.