Open 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday - Friday 

(unless otherwise stated under our Announcements)

No FOOD or DRINKS in the Education Center.

Located inside PBS Kansas Channel 8 (8710 E. 32nd Street North, Wichita, KS 67226)

Recognized as an Autism friendly site by Heartspring.

Interested in scheduling a field trip? Contact info@kpts.org

Click here to download field trip information.

Click here for the Think Big! art contest.

Click here to see the Spreading Smiles Art Contest Winners.

Friday, August 7,  The center will be closed.
Tuesday, August 11,  “Storm on Sesame Street” Screening, CANCELLED.

Due to significant federal funding cuts, there is now an admission fee to visit the Education & Discovery Center. 

1 year old or younger, free

2 to 5 years old, $3

6 to 18 years old, $4

Adults, $4

Annual Passes are available by joining one of our Membership Clubs. 

PBS Kansas Kids Birthday Club - $30 Annual Donation:

• One name will appear during the child’s birthday month
• Fun PBS Kansas Kids activity sheets
• Free entry for one year to the PBS Kansas Cochener-Garvey Children’s Education & Discovery Center for two adults and one child.
• Additional names are $10 each. Pay for up to four children total and the rest are at no additional charge. Additional children are included in the membership pass.
• To join click here.

PBS Kansas Friends of the Wild Kratts Club - $50 Annual Donation:

• Two names will appear for one year every time Wild Kratts airs.
• Fun PBS Kansas Kids activity sheets
• Free entry for one year to the PBS Kansas Cochener-Garvey Children’s Education & Discovery Center for two adults and two children.
• Additional names are $10 each. Pay for up to four children total and the rest are at no additional charge. Additional children are included in the membership pass.
• To join click here.

Melvin Maniacs Club - $50 Annual Donation (supporters of the PBS Kansas kids show Melvin Mania.): 

• Two names will appear in the Melvin Mania credits for one year.
• Melvin Mania sticker and activity sheets
• Free entry for one year to the PBS Kansas Cochener-Garvey Children’s Education & Discovery Center for two adults and two children.
• Additional names are $10 each. Pay for up to four children total and the rest are at no additional charge. Additional children are included in the membership pass.
• To join click here.

$75 Annual Donation:

• Two names will appear in the Melvin Mania credits for one year.
• Autographed photo of Melvin
• Melvin Mania sticker and activity sheets
• Personal video from Melvin
• Free entry for one year to the PBS Kansas Cochener-Garvey Children’s Education & Discovery Center for two adults and two children.
• Additional names are $10 each. Pay for up to four children total and the rest are at no additional charge. Additional children are included in the membership pass.
• To join click here.

$100 Annual Donation:

• Two names will appear in the Melvin Mania credits for one year.
• Melvin Mania sticker and activity sheets
• Personal video from Melvin
• Autographed photo of Melvin
• Place an object on Melvin’s desk for an episode
• Free entry for one year to the PBS Kansas Cochener-Garvey Children’s Education & Discovery Center for two adults and two children.
• Additional names are $10 each. Pay for up to four children total and the rest are at no additional charge. Additional children are included in the membership pass.
• To join click here.

The PBS Kansas Cochener-Garvey Children’s Education & Discovery Center is a STEAM-based learning (science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics) for children 2-10 years old and their families. Kids of all ages, however, have fun and benefit from visiting the center.

The Education Center features hands-on and interactive Discovery Stations and incorporates trusted PBS KIDS content to encourage creativity, improve social & emotional skills, build critical thinking, boost curiosity and more! We also offer studio tours, sharing information about broadcast technology and careers. Field trips are welcome.

Questions? Contact Lynn Woolf, Director of Education, lwoolf@kpts.org. 

Join us every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. for Storytime. The last Wednesday of the month is bilingual Storytime.

If you can't attend the Bilingual Storytimes in person, you can still participate at home! Download these materials and have fun!

Your donations support STEAM learning through interactive displays, arts & crafts, bilingual storytimes, and more! Interested in funding the fun? 

Text PBSKSKIDS to 28950 or find more ways below.

Thanks for visiting our site! We’re glad you are interested in learning about the PBS Kansas Cochener-Garvey Children’s Education & Discovery Center. The Education Center focuses on STEAM-based learning (science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics) for children 2-10 years old and their families. Kids of all ages, however, have fun and benefit from visiting the center.

The Education Center features hands-on and interactive Discovery Stations and incorporates trusted PBS KIDS content to encourage creativity, improve social & emotional skills, build critical thinking, boost curiosity and more! We also offer studio tours, sharing information about broadcast technology and careers. And, field trips are welcome. 

Questions? Contact info@kpts.org 

Sponsored in part by the State of Kansas through the Kansas Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts.

WILSON FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST

F. DAVID SEATON

PHIL & LORI RICHARDSON

Charitable Foundation

STEVE AND DEE MARSH

TOM & SHIRLEY ZWEMKE

JOHN & CHANDA SMART

CARRIE MOORE

JESSICA KILPATRIC

ADAM POELL

SHIRLEY BAKER