Without bones we would be blubs on the floor! Come join us on this Little Explorers Club and learn about all of the bones in our body and then take a trip to the Discovery Room to see some of our spooky skeletons!

Dinosaur bones are some of the coolest things you can find on a paleontology expedition, but a fossil can be other things besides bones. JAMmers will get to learn about trace fossils, then build their own fossil patty filled with dinosaur footprints.

Without bones we would be blubs on the floor! Come join us on this Little Explorers Club and learn about all of the bones in our body and then take a trip to the Discovery Room to see some of our spooky skeletons!

Without bones we would be blubs on the floor! Come join us on this Little Explorers Club and learn about all of the bones in our body and then take a trip to the Discovery Room to see some of our spooky skeletons!

Celebrate International Archaeology Day with hands-on fun for the whole family at SciFun Saturday! On October 17th from 1–4 PM, children can dig into history by creating their own ancient artifacts at a come-and-go craft table. This free event invites young explorers to uncover the mysteries of the past, get creative, and take home their very own archaeological treasures.

Dinosaur bones are some of the coolest things you can find on a paleontology expedition, but a fossil can be other things besides bones. JAMmers will get to learn about trace fossils, then build their own fossil patty filled with dinosaur footprints.

Mummies are preserved bodies of people or animals and Ancient Egyptians mummified pharaohs as a part of their burial process. Come on this Little Explorers adventure while we learn how we preserve things today and even build your own mummy!

Humans have been making stories out of the stars for all of history, but do we all see the same constellations when we look up at night? This JAM will walk students through building their own telescopes that can project a constellation.

Mummies are preserved bodies of people or animals and Ancient Egyptians mummified pharaohs as a part of their burial process. Come on this Little Explorers adventure while we learn how we preserve things today and even build your own mummy!

Mummies are preserved bodies of people or animals and Ancient Egyptians mummified pharaohs as a part of their burial process. Come on this Little Explorers adventure while we learn how we preserve things today and even build your own mummy!

Humans have been making stories out of the stars for all of history, but do we all see the same constellations when we look up at night? This JAM will walk students through building their own telescopes that can project a constellation.

Join us for Little Explorer’s Club! Students will learn about animals and how planes fly, then get creative with a fun kite craft to take home. A perfect adventure for curious young explorers!

Join us for our second annual FREE World Day of Play celebration! It’s a high-energy day for kids and parents to get moving, playing, learning and having fun together!

📅 Saturday, September 26th

​🕙 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

💪 Move, stretch and discover ways to keep your body strong, flexible and ready for life and sports!

💧 Learn the importance of hydration for active bodies.

🥦 Explore the power of balanced nutrition to fuel growing kids.

🏃‍♀️ Get active with engaging activities that make healthy habits feel like fun and games!

Registration REQUIRED bring the whole family and get ready to play!

Do you need rocket fuel to make something fly, or can we find another way to take off to the stars? In this action-packed JAM, we will be building paper rockets and launching them with the power of air.

Join us for Little Explorer’s Club! Students will learn about animals and how planes fly, then get creative with a fun kite craft to take home. A perfect adventure for curious young explorers!

Join us for Little Explorer’s Club! Students will learn about animals and how planes fly, then get creative with a fun kite craft to take home. A perfect adventure for curious young explorers!

Do you need rocket fuel to make something fly, or can we find another way to take off to the stars? In this action-packed JAM, we will be building paper rockets and launching them with the power of air.

Join us for our Fourth Annual PLAY FOR KCUA Pickleball Tournament benefiting KC Urban Advantage! On Saturday, September 12th at Chicken N Pickle Overland Park for a morning of FUN, EXCITEMENT, FOOD, DRINK and DOING GOOD for Kansas City's most underserved children!

Each year we celebrate COLLABORATION, PARTNERSHIPS + ACCESS FOR ALL - Building Bridges Across Kansas City: A Path to Breaking Cyclical Poverty Through Education, TOGETHER.

Celebrate National Teachers' Day with creativity at SciFun Saturday! On September 5th, from 1–4 PM, children of all ages are invited to a fun, come-and-go table where they can make their very own thank you cards to honor the special teachers in their lives. This free event at the Museum at Prairiefire is a wonderful way for kids to express gratitude, get hands-on, and enjoy a little artistic fun while celebrating the heroes of education.

Join us for Little Explorer’s Club! Young explorers will learn their ABCs with dinosaurs, discover fun facts about these prehistoric creatures, and create their very own dinosaur handprint craft to take home.

As we approach the fall equinox, the Sun will start to appear less and less in our sky. Even as our days get shorter, we can still use its power to make art. In this outdoor activity, JAMMers will make sun prints using natural materials found in our own wetlands, where we will also learn about photosensitivity.

Join us for Little Explorer’s Club! Young explorers will learn their ABCs with dinosaurs, discover fun facts about these prehistoric creatures, and create their very own dinosaur handprint craft to take home.

Join us for Little Explorer’s Club! Young explorers will learn their ABCs with dinosaurs, discover fun facts about these prehistoric creatures, and create their very own dinosaur handprint craft to take home.

As we approach the fall equinox, the Sun will start to appear less and less in our sky. Even as our days get shorter, we can still use its power to make art. In this outdoor activity, JAMMers will make sun prints using natural materials found in our own wetlands, where we will also learn about photosensitivity.

Experience the wonder of the night sky at SciFun Saturday: Perseid Meteor Shower on August 15th from 1–4 PM! Kids can unleash their creativity at a come-and-go table, making their very own DIY comets while learning fun facts about meteors and the spectacular Perseid shower. This free, hands-on event is perfect for young stargazers to explore, craft, and get inspired by the magic of space.

Join us for Little Explorer’s Club! Young explorers will learn all about fascinating marine mammals and create their own fun Xiphactinus craft to take home. It’s a hands-on adventure filled with science, creativity, and discovery! 

STEAM Academy Preschool and JETSET on the Mat invite you to join us for Moms on the Mat at the MAP...(Dads welcome too!), a FREE 50-minute mat Pilates class designed to build strength, improve mobility, and leave you feeling refreshed through mindful movement. Whether you're new to Pilates or a seasoned practitioner, this class is open to all fitness levels.

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, August 15th

• Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

• Location: The Museum at Prairiefire Terrace

• RSVP HERE!

After class, stick around to enjoy a tour of the MAP STEAM Academy Preschool as well as juice from Nekter and exclusive offers from PAUSE. It's the perfect way to spend your morning - move, connect, and treat yourself.

Bring a Pilates mat, water bottle, and comfortable workout attire. We can't wait to move with you!

• Exclusive Event Perks

Attend for a chance to win a 5-session LED Light Therapy Package from PAUSE Studio and a complimentary JETSET Pilates class!

Anybody up for some ice cream? Following the steps in this activity, you can make your own. July is a great time to enjoy some cold, refreshing ice cream. As with any kind of cooking and food making, there is science involved. There are chemical changes that happen when making ice cream, such as changes of state and the effect of adding substances that lower the freezing temperature of water. And in the end, you get to eat your science

Join us for Little Explorer’s Club! Young explorers will learn all about fascinating marine mammals and create their own fun Xiphactinus craft to take home. It’s a hands-on adventure filled with science, creativity, and discovery! 

Join us for Little Explorer’s Club! Young explorers will learn all about fascinating marine mammals and create their own fun Xiphactinus craft to take home. It’s a hands-on adventure filled with science, creativity, and discovery!