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Provided by: Exploration Place
Exploration Place

Venue highlights

Indoor and outdoor spaces
BYO
Valet parking

Venue details

Style:

Event Center, Museum/Gallery, Ocean/Waterfront View, Outdoor, Modern

Guest capacity:

Accommodates up to 1200 guests

Services:

Ceremony / Reception

Indoor / Outdoor

Location:

300 North McLean Boulevard
Wichita, KS 67203

Description:

Exploration Place, located in Wichita, Kansas, is a magical wedding destination. The lovely architecture of the museum becomes a handsome backdrop to each stage of your wedding celebration. Imagine exchanging vows outside with your love on the Waterway Terrace. You and your guests will take in the views of the Arkansas River and the Keeper of the Plains as you enjoy appetizers and cocktails after a tranquil ceremony. Exploration Place has both indoor and outdoor facilities, outside the Festival Plaza, and Picnic Grove can both accommodate outdoor receptions with grace. Keep it casual as you dine and dance in the sun. For a more traditional reception, The Grand Hall and WaterWay Hall are both stunning indoor spaces. The WaterWay Hall provides your special evening with an enchanted environment while the Grand Hall offers views of the Reflecting Pond. Exploration Place is an exciting wedding destination with exhibits to explore, a Dome Theater, and Planetarium guests will be thrilled throughout the day.

Additional details

Service Options

Venue notes

The rental fee ranges from $600 to $2,300 for a reception and includes 4 hours of event time excluding set up and clean up time. Additional hours can be arranged for a fee of $150/hr.

Amenities and Restrictions

Amenities

- Dance floor

- Podium and/or stage

- Tables and chairs provided

- Outdoor lighting

- Security

- Venue set up and clean up

- Day-of coordinator

- Kitchen for prep only

- Large parking lot

- Bridal and groom dressing area available for a fee

Restrictions

- Venue must approve all decorations

- No rice, birdseed, confetti, etc.

- Approved outside caterer allowed

- Amplified music OK indoors and outdoors

- Smoking in designated areas only

- Alcohol must be served by licensed bartender/caterer

- Music must end by midnight

Amenities

- Dance floor

- Podium and/or stage

- Tables and chairs provided

- Outdoor lighting

- Security

- Venue set up and clean up

- Day-of coordinator

- Kitchen for prep only

- Large parking lot

- Bridal and groom dressing area available for a fee

Restrictions

- Venue must approve all decorations

- No rice, birdseed, confetti, etc.

- Approved outside caterer allowed

- Amplified music OK indoors and outdoors

- Smoking in designated areas only

- Alcohol must be served by licensed bartender/caterer

- Music must end by midnight

Links

Exploration Place

Venue Highlights

Indoor and outdoor spaces
BYO
Valet parking

STARTING AT $2,874 FOR 50 GUESTS

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