Featured Events
JAM Sessions: Stomp Rockets
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.
Little Explorer’s Club: Learning to Fly
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!
Little Explorer’s Club: Learning to Fly
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!
JAM Sessions: Stomp Rockets
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.
Nickelodeon’s Worldwide Day of Play at the MAP!
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!
Little Explorer’s Club: Learning to Fly
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!
JAM Sessions: Constellation in a Tube
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.
Little Explorer’s Club: Mummification
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!
Little Explorer’s Club: Mummification
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!
JAM Sessions: Constellation in a Tube
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.
Little Explorer’s Club: Mummification
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!
JAM Sessions: Dino Footprints
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.
Little Explorer’s Club: Skeletons: From Skull to Toes
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!
Little Explorer’s Club: Skeletons: From Skull to Toes
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!
JAM Sessions: Dino Footprints
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.
Little Explorer’s Club: Skeletons: From Skull to Toes
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!
JAM Sessions: Rainbow Lightcatchers
When thinking of the Sun, we usually imagine it to be a bright yellow color. But in truth, the Sun’s light contains all colors of the visible spectrum, and that’s how we get rainbows. This JAM will involve using CDs to make decorative light catchers that can shine with all our favorite colors.
Little Explorer’s Club: Solar System
Eight planets; one star – in this edition of our Little Explorer’s Club, we explore our Solar System. What is a star? Why are all the planets different colors? Come and join us for an ‘out of this world’ learn and play (where your little astronomer will build their very own planet!)
Little Explorer’s Club: Solar System
Eight planets; one star – in this edition of our Little Explorer’s Club, we explore our Solar System. What is a star? Why are all the planets different colors? Come and join us for an ‘out of this world’ learn and play (where your little astronomer will build their very own planet!)
JAM Sessions: Rainbow Lightcatchers
When thinking of the Sun, we usually imagine it to be a bright yellow color. But in truth, the Sun’s light contains all colors of the visible spectrum, and that’s how we get rainbows. This JAM will involve using CDs to make decorative light catchers that can shine with all our favorite colors.
Little Explorer’s Club: Solar System
Eight planets; one star – in this edition of our Little Explorer’s Club, we explore our Solar System. What is a star? Why are all the planets different colors? Come and join us for an ‘out of this world’ learn and play (where your little astronomer will build their very own planet!)
JAM Sessions: Warmth in the Ice Age
Taking lessons from prehistoric animals like Mammoths and Saber-toothed Cats, JAMmers will learn how certain animals stayed warm in harsh climates like the Ice Age.
Little Explorer’s Club: Polar Dinosaurs
Fur, Fat, Feathers, and Fun! Join us for this fascinating LEC where we learn about arctic creatures and their ability to adapt. Students will build their own snow globe and bring home some frosty facts about Woolly mammoths and more!
Little Explorer’s Club: Polar Dinosaurs
Fur, Fat, Feathers, and Fun! Join us for this fascinating LEC where we learn about arctic creatures and their ability to adapt. Students will build their own snow globe and bring home some frosty facts about Woolly mammoths and more!
JAM Sessions: Warmth in the Ice Age
Taking lessons from prehistoric animals like Mammoths and Saber-toothed Cats, JAMmers will learn how certain animals stayed warm in harsh climates like the Ice Age.
Little Explorer’s Club: Polar Dinosaurs
Fur, Fat, Feathers, and Fun! Join us for this fascinating LEC where we learn about arctic creatures and their ability to adapt. Students will build their own snow globe and bring home some frosty facts about Woolly mammoths and more!
Play for KCUA Pickleball Tournament
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.
Little Explorer’s Club: ABC Dinosaurs
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.
JAM Sessions: Natural Sun Prints
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.
Little Explorer’s Club: ABC Dinosaurs
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.
Little Explorer’s Club: ABC Dinosaurs
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.
JAM Sessions: Natural Sun Prints
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.
Little Explorer’s Club: Ancient Marine Mammals
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!
JAM Sessions: Making Ice Cream In a Bag
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
Little Explorer’s Club: Ancient Marine Mammals
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!
Little Explorer’s Club: Ancient Marine Mammals
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!
JAM Sessions: Making Ice Cream In a Bag
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
Little Explorer’s Club: Figuring Out Fossils
Young explorers will dig into the world of fossils! Make a fun craft and discover how fossils tell the story of life long ago.
Night at the Museum: BINGO Edition!
Friday, July 31
Doors Open at 5:30 PM
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of Bingo, great food, fabulous prizes, family fun, and community impact at the Museum at Prairiefire!
Your ticket includes:
🍽️ Delicious Rock n Brews Dinner Buffet
🎟️ One Bingo Pack (10 Sheets)
Admission
🎫 Adults: $25
🎫 Children (10 & Under): $10
👶 Ages 3 & Under: FREE
Want to increase your chances of winning?
✨ Additional Bingo Sheets and Raffle Tickets will be available for purchase!
Fun for the Whole Family!
While the grown-ups play Bingo, kids can enjoy our STEAM Academy Preschool & SciFun Craft and Play Entertainment Area in the 360 Classroom featuring:
🎨 Crafts & Coloring
🎲 Games
🎬 A Family-Friendly Movie
🧩 Hands-on Activities
…and so much more!
🍺 Beer, 🍷 Wine, 🥤 Soda, and 🍹 Mixed Drinks will be available for purchase throughout the evening.
Whether you're playing to win, bringing the family for a fun night out, or supporting a great cause, Night at the Museum: Bingo Edition promises an evening of laughter, prizes, and unforgettable memories.
Gather your friends, reserve your seats—you will NOT want to miss this wildly fun Night at the Museum at Prairiefire: Bingo Edition!!
JAM Sessions: Make a Sun Clock
In this simple STEAM activity, children use the path of the Sun across the southern sky to tell time using a simple version of a sundial. As an introduction to the activity, tell children that before there were watches, clocks, or computers that would tell us the time, humans had to rely on sundials.
Little Explorer’s Club: Figuring Out Fossils
Young explorers will dig into the world of fossils! Make a fun craft and discover how fossils tell the story of life long ago.
Little Explorer’s Club: Figuring Out Fossils
Young explorers will dig into the world of fossils! Make a fun craft and discover how fossils tell the story of life long ago.
JAM Sessions: Make a Sun Clock
In this simple STEAM activity, children use the path of the Sun across the southern sky to tell time using a simple version of a sundial. As an introduction to the activity, tell children that before there were watches, clocks, or computers that would tell us the time, humans had to rely on sundials.
Little Explorer’s Club: Terrific Telescopes
Young explorers will dive into the wonders of the night sky! Make your own telescope craft and discover the stars, planets, and galaxies in a hands-on learning adventure.
JAM Sessions: Festive Carnations
In this life-science JAM, participants will celebrate the fourth of July using food dye to create colorful carnations and learn about how plants use water.
Little Explorer’s Club: Terrific Telescopes
Young explorers will dive into the wonders of the night sky! Make your own telescope craft and discover the stars, planets, and galaxies in a hands-on learning adventure.
Little Explorer’s Club: Terrific Telescopes
Young explorers will dive into the wonders of the night sky! Make your own telescope craft and discover the stars, planets, and galaxies in a hands-on learning adventure.
JAM Sessions: Festive Carnations
In this life-science JAM, participants will celebrate the fourth of July using food dye to create colorful carnations and learn about how plants use water.
Little Explorer’s Club: Summer Solstice
Summer Solstice is the day where the Earth is the most tilted towards the Sun and changes the amount of sunlight we see. This occurs in June in the Northern Hemisphere and in December in the Southern Hemisphere! Join this Little Explorers Club to learn even more about our amazing Sun!
Little Explorer’s Club: Summer Solstice
Summer Solstice is the day where the Earth is the most tilted towards the Sun and changes the amount of sunlight we see. This occurs in June in the Northern Hemisphere and in December in the Southern Hemisphere! Join this Little Explorers Club to learn even more about our amazing Sun!
JAM Sessions: What’s Swimming in Our Wetlands?
When you think of a wetland (maybe a marsh, swamp, or small creek flowing from a pond), what living things come to mind? Most participants can probably name a few large animals and at least one or two plants. But, did they know that these large living organisms actually depend on tiny, even microscopic, plants and animals to survive. Without them, a wetland would not function the way it does. In this natural science JAM, partici- pants will each be given some sampling tools for collecting water samples and other natural materials in the stream behind the Museum. They will observe their “catch” through magnifiers and microscopes and learn about the amazing tiny things living and swimming in the creek!
Little Explorer’s Club: Summer Solstice
Summer Solstice is the day where the Earth is the most tilted towards the Sun and changes the amount of sunlight we see. This occurs in June in the Northern Hemisphere and in December in the Southern Hemisphere! Join this Little Explorers Club to learn even more about our amazing Sun!
JAM Sessions: What’s Swimming in Our Wetlands?
When you think of a wetland (maybe a marsh, swamp, or small creek flowing from a pond), what living things come to mind? Most participants can probably name a few large animals and at least one or two plants. But, did they know that these large living organisms actually depend on tiny, even microscopic, plants and animals to survive. Without them, a wetland would not function the way it does. In this natural science JAM, partici- pants will each be given some sampling tools for collecting water samples and other natural materials in the stream behind the Museum. They will observe their “catch” through magnifiers and microscopes and learn about the amazing tiny things living and swimming in the creek!
Little Explorer’s Club: Exploring Polymers
Have you ever wondered why snot and boogers stick together? The answer is polymers! Come join us on this Little Explorers Club as we learn all about what snot and boogers are, how they relate to polymers and even make your own stretchy snot polymer.
Little Explorer’s Club: Exploring Polymers
Have you ever wondered why snot and boogers stick together? The answer is polymers! Come join us on this Little Explorers Club as we learn all about what snot and boogers are, how they relate to polymers and even make your own stretchy snot polymer.
Little Explorer’s Club: Exploring Polymers
Have you ever wondered why snot and boogers stick together? The answer is polymers! Come join us on this Little Explorers Club as we learn all about what snot and boogers are, how they relate to polymers and even make your own stretchy snot polymer.