Museum at Prairiefire

Museum at Prairiefire Home to a towering T-rex, the MAP STEAM Academy Preschool, animal encounters, dino digs and more!
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MISSION
Through a founding collaboration with the American Museum of Natural History, as well as with other cultural and educational institutions in the nation, the Museum at Prairiefire is a place that provides access for all to understand and celebrate natural history, culture, the arts and science in our region and around the world. The Museum engages visitors and students with world-class exhibitions, important programming, and significant educational and STEAM opportunities. VISIT AND EXPLORE
In addition to permanent and rotating exhibitions, the Museum at Prairiefire offerings include regular events and programming such as Science Happy Hour and Little Explorers Club, stunning artifacts from national and regional collections, the Discovery Room for children ages 3-12 and two unique Virtual Reality Experiences. HISTORY
The Museum at Prairiefire was founded in 2008 and opened in 2014 through a unique partnership with the world renowned American Museum of Natural History. Until now, the American Museum of Natural History, founded in 1869 in New York, has not collaborated to this degree with another museum in the world. Because of this unprecedented association, the Museum at Prairiefire has premiere access to the American Museum of Natural History’s timely and scientifically accurate exhibitions, renowned educational resources and some of the best scientists in the world.

09/26/2026
09/26/2026

Come by and see us at one of the booths! 🍁🥨🧡

🎉 PLAY. CREATE. DISCOVER. REPEAT. 🎉We’re celebrating Nickelodeon’s Worldwide Day of Play at the Museum at Prairiefire on...
09/18/2026

🎉 PLAY. CREATE. DISCOVER. REPEAT. 🎉

We’re celebrating Nickelodeon’s Worldwide Day of Play at the Museum at Prairiefire on September 26 with an incredible lineup of community partners bringing their own fun, hands-on activities!

Join us and our friends from Goldfish Swim School, Bach to Rock, Fat Brain Toys, Inspired Play Café, My Gym, College Baseball Hall of Fame, Chicken N Pickle and the MAP STEAM Academy for a day packed with creativity, movement, music, games, and plenty of PLAY!

Come explore the Museum, get hands-on with our partners, and celebrate the power of play with us! 💜

📅 September 26, 2026
🕟 10am-12pm
📍 Museum at Prairiefire
🎟️ Free admission with RSVP

👉 Sign up at the link in the comments!

🎉 That’s a wrap on another incredible Play for KCUA Pickleball Tournament! 🏓Congratulations to Charlie Wooten, President...
09/15/2026

🎉 That’s a wrap on another incredible Play for KCUA Pickleball Tournament! 🏓

Congratulations to Charlie Wooten, President of Oak Star Bank on taking home the Championship! 🏆🥒

A huge THANK YOU to all of our amazing sponsors, players, supporters, and community members who came out, played hard, and made the day such a fantastic time. Your support helps KCUA provide meaningful STEAM opportunities and brighter futures for students across Kansas City.

And of course, thank you to Chicken N Pickle - Overland Park for hosting us and helping make another Play for KCUA Tournament a success! 💚

We’re already looking forward to next year! 🏓🙌

09/13/2026

🔎🦖 Learning, exploring, and having a ROAR-ing good time at SciFun Camp!

Our campers are getting hands-on with science, discovering fascinating animals, and exploring the exhibits here at the Museum at Prairiefire. From asking big questions to making exciting discoveries, every day is an adventure! 🌎🔬

We love seeing young scientists learn, explore, and have fun! 💙

✋🦖 High Five for $5! 🦖✋We’re OPEN TODAY from 10 AM–5 PM! Beat the heat and spend your Labor Day at the Museum at Prairie...
09/07/2026

✋🦖 High Five for $5! 🦖✋

We’re OPEN TODAY from 10 AM–5 PM! Beat the heat and spend your Labor Day at the Museum at Prairiefire—where admission is always just $5! 🔥🌿

Come explore, discover, and make some memories with us! 💙

Address

5801 W 135th Street
Overland Park, KS
66223

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

(913) 333-3500

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