Cosmosphere

"Little bit pricey for what is offered, but overall great experience and neat exhibits. They are also working on adding more exhibits. Will be back!"

"We drove 3 hours to get to this place and it was worth every minute . This place is amazing with thoughtful and well documented displays interesting for adults and kids . If you are a space enthusiast do not skip the Cosmosphere in Hutchinson . It is jewel in the heartland of America !"

"I've wanted to go here for two years and finally just decided to take a day and go. Found it didn't disappoint me. I walked to the ticket booth and asked for the package deal. Plus, the second movie. The package included "Admission to the museum, a ride with the blue angels, a choice of two different movies, the planetarium, and the cosmokids interactive play area and Dr. Goddard's lab, which I didn't go to either one. " I decided I'd go have lunch in the cafeteria before the movie and looked at the menu on the wall to only find snacks. But right next to me were menus of all the delicious foods they prepare. I had baked potato covered with chili, which was so huge I couldn't eat it all. But it was so delicious . While eating, I discovered that the planetarium had two different shows, and one of them was at the same time as the planetarium show, so I asked if I could change my movie time, they changeditwith no problem. I enjoy taking my time and really appreciating everything around me. I got there at 11:10 AM and left at 6:50 PM as they closed at 7 PM. Lots of parking right across the street, and lots to see if you're into space adventure. Loved both movies, it would be hard to say one was better than the other. Loved the total experience!"

"This is an unsung gem of the Central Kansas area. The Cosmosphere is affiliated with the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum, and has an amazing collection of exhibits from the very beginning of rocketry and space exploration. We got the all access passes, which entitled us to go to the planetarium, the digital theater, and all the rest of the exhibits. We went on a Sunday, which seem to be lightly attended because of the State Fair. If you have anyone who is interested in the history of the space exploration, it would be worthwhile to take the trip. It's not quite an hour away from Wichita. We're sure glad we went!"

"I had no clue such a treasure was in the state of Kansas. They have a lot of artifacts and memorabilia from various flights as well as support assets and resources. We easily could have spent an entire day just going exhibit to exhibit. They have some good some videos and the science lab was fun and a break from standing. We really enjoyed the planetarium as well that was guided by the same guy who did the science lab. Give that guy a raise! There were authentic replicas and authentic craft present and it just really hits you what the space race was trying to accomplish and the work that went into achieving space flight for both manned and unmanned missions to the stars. The only thing is knock would be the moving flight simulator. We didn’t pay extra for it, but it was an attraction that was part of the all inclusive pass we got. If you have VR at home you’re probably better off. Again, not knocking them too much, but given our technological advancements over the past two decades I’d expect for this to be refreshed in the future. We drove 90 minutes one way from camping south of Wichita and I’d say it was definitely a worthwhile trip. If plan to spend at least 4-5 hours there if not more to really take it all in and read all of the exhibits and check out the artifacts/exhibits."