Flint Hills Discovery Center
Flint Hills Discovery Center, Manhattan, Kansas
Address: 315 South 3rd Street, Manhattan, Kansas 66502, Riley County
Highlights
Learn about the Flint Hills
35,000 sq ft facility
Where science and history collide
Immersive Experience Theater
10,000 sq ft of Interactive Exhibits
Exciting Temporary Exhibits
Prairie inspired plazas
Just for Kids, special areas
Key Details
Duration: about 2+ hours of fun
Cost: $10 or less per person
Hours of Operation:
Tues – Sat. 10 am – 5 pm
Sunday 12 pm – 5 pm
Closed Mondays and Major holidays
Free parking
Group Visits & School Field Trips Welcome
Overview
A great fun learning experience for all ages where science meets history.
Flint Hills Discovery Center is a dynamic tribute to the 10,000 square miles of tallgrass prairie of the geologic Flint Hills that surround Manhattan. Each exhibit area within the Discovery Center has an interactive component to enrich the learning experience. Your visit starts in the Immersive Experience Theater and the multimedia "Tallgrass Prairie: Tides of Time," then head to the rooftop for a panorama view of Manhattan. Don't forget to head upstairs to see what is on exhibit this month.
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Travel Guide
Visit Manhattan KansasThe Gateway to the Flint Hills, Manhattan, Kansas, offers a small-town feel with college town excitement and midwestern charm. Experience Big 12 sports, elite golf, scenic outdoor activities, unique dining, shopping, and impressive theatrical productions surrounded in the beauty of the Flint Hills!
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