# Winter Wonder Play Days at Wonderscope Children's Museum

> Event for families in the Kansas City area (MO / KS). Times are Central Time.

- When: Dec 1 – Dec 31 · 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Where: Wonderscope Children's Museum of Kansas City, 433 E Red Bridge Rd, Kansas City, MO 64131
- Ages: Ages 0-10 (Infants under 1 free)
- Price: $15 general admission; free for babies under 1 year old
- Organizer: Wonderscope Children's Museum of Kansas City
- Official page: https://wonderscope.org
- Last checked: Sat, Nov 7

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## About

Spanning 30,000 square feet of dynamic hands-on STEAM exhibits, Wonderscope Children's Museum of Kansas City celebrates the colder months with its Winter Wonder Play Days. Inside this state-of-the-art facility, children can enjoy seasonal indoor recreation without bulky winter coats. Highlights include an indoor synthetic sock skating rink where toddlers and young kids can glide in their stocking feet, special holiday LEGO building challenges in the Wonder Maker Workshop, instant snow science experiments in the Discovery Lab, and winter animal exploration activities. Special storytimes featuring festive storybook characters, interactive puppet shows, and collaborative giant paper snowflake art walls ensure every visit is packed with creative energy. It offers the ideal climate-controlled indoor holiday play escape for growing families.

Family Experience & Accessibility:
• Stroller Accessibility: Fully ADA-compliant single-level layout with extra-wide exhibit pathways, dedicated stroller parking zones, and ramped play zones.
• Nursing & Rest Spots: Private, sound-dampened Mother's Nursing Room featuring rocking chairs, electrical outlets, and adjoining multi-stall family restrooms.
• Age Suitability: Specially created for children from birth through age 10 and their parents or caregivers.
• Sensory Tips: Bright, lively hands-on play environment; designated quiet break nook with sensory mats and weighted blankets available upon request.

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