Our mission is to open the door for bright futures by providing access to unique STEAM education opportunities for all.
The Museum at Prairiefire is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to meaningful learning and engagement with science, culture, art and natural history.
As well as hosting a variety of dynamic, authentic Natural History, Science and Art exhibitions, the Museum at Prairiefire offerings include regular events, interactive activities and programs for adults and children.
See stunning artifacts from national and regional collections, let the kids explore in the Discovery Room, or get out of this world with a Virtual Reality Experience. Join us for Science Happy Hour, Cinema & Science or bring out the kids for The Little Explorers Club or JAM Sessions. There’s something for everyone, and any age!
“Education is the key to empowerment and sustainability. Education is a right which is the key to the rest of the rights of life in society. Education is the key to social justice.”
— Kailash Satyarthi
We believe in Access For All and are proud to present our key initiative, KC Urban Advantage (KCUA) which enables us to accomplish this goal. KC Urban Advantage exists to help break the cycle of poverty in Kansas City by increasing confidence and ability in academic achievement for underserved students.
To learn more about KC Urban Advantage or get involved, please click the button below.
Join us for our Second Annual PLAY FOR KCUA Pickleball Tournament benefiting KC Urban Advantage! On Saturday, September 7th, 2024 at Chicken N Pickle Overland Park for a morning of FUN, EXCITEMENT, FOOD, DRINK and DOING GOOD for Kansas City's most underserved children!
Leadership with Ingenuity.
Executive Director
TERRI THOMPSON
terri@visitthemap.org
(913) 333-3503
Building for the environment.
Unmatched in its uniqueness: soft, undulating horizontal-stacked stone volumes build in color from ashen to nearly white at the parapet, stretching wide, evoking the expansiveness of the rolling prairie—only to be pierced and punctuated by a jagged vertical dichroic glass peak, glittering with shifting colors that dance like flames…
… continue reading at The Society for Experiential Graphic Design
Diversity and Inclusion.
Our mission is most effectively fulfilled through a commitment to inclusiveness as a core value and practice. We maintain that building and sustaining diversity requires an ongoing commitment to inclusion that must find full expression in our organizational culture, values, norms, and behaviors.
Throughout our work, we support diversity across all lines of difference, including age, economic circumstance, ethnicity, sex, race, range of ability, religion, sexual orientation, and gender identity/expression. We aim to lead by example, viewing and encouraging diversity as a fundamental and abiding strength of our community.
The Museum of Prairiefire Foundation recognizes that its effectiveness will be enhanced, and its mission well served when the practice of inclusion is reflected in all aspects of the organization.
KCUA Partner Highlight
We are so grateful for the support for KC Urban Advantage from Choice Solutions! Choice Solutions provided the much-needed funds to purchase 10 new Chromebooks for our Summer Tech Camp. Additionally, Choice Solutions provided programming and lesson plans for the Tech Camp Lesson. They also volunteered to come out and assist in teaching the classes. Thank you so much for your support of KC Urban Advantage!
Learn more about CHOICE SOLUTIONS
Thanks to our committed partners.
Black & Veatch
Our global STEM education partner, Black and Veatch is building a world of difference.
The Barton P. and Mary D. Cohen Charitable Trust
The founders of our education center at the museum.
Fast Signs
Our exhibition partners are true to their description: more than fast, more than signs.
Come explore with us.
Contact us
Feel free to contact us with any questions.
Email
info@visitthemap.org
Phone
(913) 333-3500
Hours
10am - 5pm
We open at 12pm on Sundays.