I was pretty disappointed by this place. The admission was high and it was a very quick trip, even with kids. It is in a great location.
I went here on a visit to manhattan. I spent a couple hours reading the information and learning. Very interesting. Fun for young and old.
As a grandmother of a toddler, the Flint Hills discovery Center can be visited again and again. Their permanent collections are interesting. They also have collections that travel through the area. I appreciate their engaging children's zone upstairs.Having the Center next to a splash park and a great coffee shop are pluses one rarely finds in larger cities. Manhattan keeps going in a great direction!
The area is beautiful and we really enjoyed the FHDC. At first I thought it was a little pricey but it was worth it. Educational and fun!
Okay, so if you're used to more grandiose, big city museums, you might be a little underwhelmed if you have the same expectations, this place is on a smaller scale, but don't let that stop you. It was a nice visit, my husband and I enjoyed it and learned a lot (loved the interactive film room), and if you too want to learn more about this area of Kansas, the Flint Hills and its diverse history, this is the spot and makes for a nice family outing. They also seem to have changing featured exhibits (seasonally maybe?) upstairs, we caught their Ice Age one, so keep an eye out for what they might have featured. Overall, fun and informative for all ages. Recommend.
Wonderful Science Museum. Be sure to watch the 15-minute video about the flint hills prairie. And visit Konza Prairie Biological Station.
This is the best example of Kansas and especially the Flint Hills history I have ever seen and I grew up here with my fore fathers being the first settlers. It is one of the best Discovery Centers I have ever visited. Don't rush through, it's a real gem....
We visited with my brother and sister-in-law and spent a most wonderful morning exploring this incredibly informative museum. We learned more than we ever expected regarding the Flint Hills area of Kansas and gained a new respect for the land that we live on. Many of the exhibits are hands on and/or have a video presentation. There are two floors to explore and even if you've never thought of visiting this museum, you won't be disappointed.
If you are visiting you will enjoy the interactive movie (included, 20 min), the exhibits about the natur eof the area. If you are local you can enjoy the nice playground. It will take you perhaps 2 hours to visit the whole thing. I not that large really.
Check out the displays and gift shop. Wonderful staff. Located an easy walking distance from downtown and the mall.