Museum at Prairiefire

🌻 Sunflower Summer is back! 🌻

Kansas families can enjoy FREE admission to the Museum at Prairiefire from July 9–August 2 through the Sunflower Summer program.

Explore towering dinosaurs, hands-on exhibits, live animals, and so much more—all at no cost with the Sunflower Summer app!

📲 Download the app and start your summer adventure today.

Happy Father's Day to all the dads, grandpas, and father figures who inspire curiosity and adventure every day! 💙

Thank you for making memories, encouraging discovery, and exploring the world alongside the next generation.

🚂🦕 What can steam trains teach us about evolution?

Join us for Science Happy Hour as Dr. Bruce Lieberman explores one of biology’s biggest questions: does competition really determine which species survive and which go extinct? Using the rise and fall of steam locomotives as a surprising case study, this fascinating talk connects technology, fossils, evolution, and extinction in a whole new way.

📅 Wednesday, June 24
🍻 Happy Hour drinks at 5:30 PM
🎤 Presentation begins at 6:00 PM
🎟 FREE for members | $10 for non-members

Don't miss this thought-provoking evening of science, history, and discovery!

❤️🖤💛💚 Happy Juneteenth! 💚💛🖤❤️

Today we celebrate freedom, honor resilience, and reflect on the significance of Juneteenth in American history. Join us in recognizing this important day and the ongoing journey toward equality and opportunity for all.

🌿 Wetland Tours this SATURDAY! 🌿

Join one of our guided Wetlands Trail tours and discover native plants, pollinators, wildlife, and the hidden wonders of this unique ecosystem. Our guides will share fun facts and help you spot the incredible species that call the wetlands home.

Tour Times:
🦋 10:30-11:15 AM
🦋 11:45 AM-12:30 PM
🦋 1:30-2:15 PM
🦋 2:45-3:30 PM
🦋 4:15-5:00 PM

Bring your curiosity, comfortable walking shoes, and get ready to explore nature right here at the Museum at Prairiefire! 🌻🐝

🌻 We're a 2026 Sunflower Summer Attraction! 🌻

Adventure, discovery, and hands-on fun are waiting for you at the Museum at Prairiefire! Through the Sunflower Summer program, eligible Kansas families can enjoy FREE admission and explore dinosaurs, space, live animals, interactive exhibits, and so much more.

📱 Download the Sunflower Summer app and claim your ticket today!
🦖 Explore exhibits
🐢 Meet Discovery Room animals
🚀 Experience hands-on STEAM learning
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Create unforgettable family memories

Make the most of your summer and add the Museum at Prairiefire to your Sunflower Summer adventure list!

Look up! 🦴✨

Our Quetzalcoatlus is always ready to impress visitors in the Great Hall. This ancient flying reptile ruled the skies more than 66 million years ago!

Fun Fact: Quetzalcoatlus had a wingspan of up to 36 feet, about the width of a small airplane. 🛩️

Happy National Prairie Day from the Museum at Prairiefire! 🌾✨

Prairies are one of the most important ecosystems in Kansas, providing homes for wildlife, supporting pollinators, and helping protect our environment. Today we’re celebrating the beauty of the prairie all around us, from the native grasses swaying outside the museum to the natural history discoveries waiting inside the MAP.

Take a moment to appreciate the wild beauty of the prairie today!

🚂🍻 Science Happy Hour is back!

Join us on Wednesday, June 24, as Dr. Bruce Lieberman explores what steam trains can teach us about evolution, extinction, and competition. Using the rise and fall of steam locomotives as a fascinating real-world example, this engaging presentation connects technology, history, and science in a whole new way.

📅 June 24
🍻 Happy Hour drinks at 5:30 PM
🎤 Presentation begins at 6 PM
🎟 FREE for members | $10 for non-members

Reserve your seat and discover a fresh perspective on the forces that shape our world. 🔗Link for tickets in comments!