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Wonderscope Children's Museum

Wonderscope Children's Museum of Kansas City, located in Shawnee, Kansas, is committed to sparking a life-long love of learning in children through the power of play. Wonderscope provides fun, inter-disciplinary arts and sciences exhibits and programs for children 10 and under, their parents and teachers from across the Kansas City area.
LEARN* PLAY*GROW communicates our belief that children learn best through play and that through fun, imaginative, hands-on learning, they can grow to their fullest potential.

Paint your face, run a TV studio, make a tornado come to life, explore nature, travel to the moon, launch golf balls, go inside a bubble, make a pretend pizza, check out a cart of groceries, and much, much more!

Wonderscope Children's Museum
5700 King
Shawnee, KS 66203 
913-268-4176 
Info Line: 913-268-8130

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Worlds of Fun

Worlds of Fun's the premier amusement park destination in the Midwest - offering 175 acres of excitement and fun for every member of the family.

One of the regions largest family fun park destinations has over 235 acres of rides and attractions. The park, built in 1973 centers around Jules Verne’s book, “Around the World in 80 Days”—it is here that you can travel to Africa, Asia, Europa and Americana without leaving the park. With over 100 rides and attractions, including six world-class roller coasters, live entertainment, and kids adventures, it’s no wonder Worlds of Fun is one of Kansas City’s favorite attractions.

Worlds of Fun is open weekends only in April and daily from May 17th to August 24th, then weekends only through November 2, 2008. Check website or call for verification.

Worlds of Fun
4545 Worlds of Fun Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64161
(816) 454-4545

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