With the largest collection of space artifacts outside the Smithsonian, and the largest collection of Soviet space hardware in the Western world, you'll be surrounded by the sights, sounds, and thrills of man's journey to the stars. The Cosmosphere was also named one of the 8 Wonders of Reno County, as well as one of the 8 Wonders of Kansas!

Restored by the Cosmosphere, authentic V-1 and V-2 rockets are displayed in the German Gallery and set the stage for the acceleration of rocket development in the 20th century. The Cold War Gallery's display of technology testing, Sputnik, and Sputnik II highlight Russia's early dominance of the space race.

The space race heats up in the Early Spaceflight Gallery as you move beyond a section of the German Wall before stepping into the shadow of a towering Gemini-Titan rocket. You then come face-to-face with Liberty Bell 7, the famous spacecraft recovered in 1999 after 38 years on the Atlantic Ocean floor. The Early Spaceflight Gallery also features Gemini X and Russian Vostok and Voskhod spacecraft.

In addition to the space museum, the Cosmosphere offers other entertaining and educational opportunities.

• The Carey Digital Dome Theater utilizes the largest projection system in the world.
• Astronaut Experience, the newest attraction, offers interactive activities for all ages. Ride a g-force simulator, control Liberty Bell 7 recovery simulators, plan a mission to Mars, sit inside a Mercury spacecraft replica, and more. Admission is free. Centrifuge rides are $4 per person.
• Dr. Goddard's Lab illustrates a live rocket science demonstration.
• Justice Planetarium Theater offers educational star shows.
• Cosmosphere Education Programs provide a unique blend of classroom instruction and experiential learning. Fourteen different space and aviation camps for children and adults of all ages are offered throughout the year. Rocketry, robotics, aviation training, Shuttle mission simulations, stress testing, and g-force training are among the many adventures campers experience during their time at the Cosmosphere.
• Elderhostel Astronaut Training Program, for those 55+, includes interactive
  briefings, rocket launches, g-force training, and a simulated shuttle mission.
• Cargo Bay Gift Store has a fascinating selection of space and aviation collectibles.
• The Lunar Outpost is a one-stop refueling station for lunch or just a quick snack.

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Located just a block from Hutchinson's Main Street, the museum features four rotating exhibit galleries that display the county's rich history and heritage from the early pioneers
to present day.

The museum also features a children's area known as the Oodleplex.

This interactive display educates as
well as entertains with the themes of
pioneering, transportation, Native America, communication, and entertainment. While the Oodleplex is designed for children, "kids" of all ages will appreciate this unique attraction.

Be sure to enjoy the museum's grounds, which feature a
claim house, outhouse and windmill to offer further 
glimpses into the past.

The museum staff can develop special programs and guided tours for school groups, adult groups, and bus tours when scheduled in advance.

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VISIT PEBBLEVILLE — a very popular area of the Museum — a child-size community highlighted by an old-fashioned main street and exhibit areas representing a lumber yard, a general store, fire and police stations, a home, and a health center.

Kansas Kids Museum also features the extensive Henry Westfahl rock collection. The spectacular array of specimens provides an opportunity to see a wide array of crystals, gems, and ores, as well as fossils and petrified wood.

A fun and educational activities area includes a hands-on curiosity table, phosphorescence dark box, games, puzzles, and a “gold dig”. There is a primary rock-climbing wall. Creative dramatics, crafts, science, and music are also offered at the Museum.

Kansas Kids Museum is available for field trips and special events such as birthday parties.

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