# Museum at Prairiefire Winter Paleontology & STEAM Family Encounters > Place to go for families in the Kansas City area (MO / KS). Times are Central Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: Museum at Prairiefire, 5801 W 135th St, Overland Park, KS 66223 - Ages: Ages 2 to 14 (interactive discovery rooms tailored for children) - Price: $10 general admission; $5 children ages 3-12; Free for toddlers under 3 and MAP members - Organizer: Museum at Prairiefire - Official page: https://visitthemap.org/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/activities/museum-at-prairiefire-winter-paleontology-and-steam-family-encounters--listing-3b8710630907d16b526148b6 ## About The Museum at Prairiefire in Overland Park captivates visitors before they even step inside with its world-renowned dichroic glass facade that changes colors in the winter sun. Inside, the museum partners with the American Museum of Natural History to bring world-class paleontology, astronomy, and biological science exhibits to Midwest families. Children can marvel at the full-scale replica of a Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton, engage with live animal ambassadors in the Discovery Room, examine real fossils under digital microscopes, and touch prehistoric meteorites. During January and February, the museum hosts interactive STEAM workshops and winter storytimes designed to spark natural curiosity in budding scientists. The adjacent indoor prairie wetland trails provide scenic winter observation strolls on mild days. • Stroller Accessibility: Completely flat, wide, single-level entrance with elevator access to the upper mezzanine and wide exhibit corridors accommodating double strollers. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Comfortable seating in the Discovery Room and great hall; modern family restrooms equipped with infant changing tables. • Age Suitability: Perfect for children ages 2 to 12 and their families; toddlers enjoy the Discovery Room touch tables and animal habitats. • Sensory Tips: Gentle ambient lighting, natural daylight through glass walls, and low-to-moderate noise levels provide a calming, family-friendly learning environment. ## Similar picks in Kansas City - [Wonderscope Children's Museum of KC Winter Indoor Exploration](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/activities/wonderscope-children-s-museum-of-kc-winter-indoor-exploration--listing-ea479c206fddfb368eef9266) — Open on its own schedule · Wonderscope Children's Museum · Ages 0–8 · From $14 · checked Nov 5. 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