Wheel and Cog

Children's Museum of Hutchinson

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Great news! We’re open to play. Visit our "Playtime" page for full details, and we'll see you soon!

NEW! STREAM Activities for Youth Ages 5-12

What is STREAM? STREAM stands for Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, Math Why is it important to teach STREAM? STREAM is a learning method based on teaching children different problem solving and critical thinking skills to use throughout life and different problems they encounter. How long are the activities? There will be one STREAM-based activity […]

Expanded Play Hours Starting June 7!

We are pleased to share that our hours are expanding! Starting Monday, June 7th our hours will be: Monday: OPEN: 9 am – 12 pm (closed 12-1 pm) OPEN: 1-4 pm Tuesday: OPEN: 9 am – 12 pm (closed 12-1 pm) OPEN: 1-6 pm Wednesday: OPEN: 9 am- 12 pm (closed 12-1 pm) OPEN: 1-4 […]

Buy Your Hairy Plant Project Today

Grow your own hairy plant! Buy this fun kit for $5 and get enough items to make two plants made from recycled items. Kits can be ordered now, and they will be available for pick up starting April 12th during open museum hours. The kit comes with a planter that you create with a face […]

Innovate. Create. Discover. Grow.

Wheel and Cog is a place where children playing also inspires problem solving, science, creativity, leadership, collaboration, experimentation, and life-long learning. Come experience imaginative and interactive play.

Climbing and playing in the fort is my favorite thing to do! I always make new friends!

– Tucker, age 3

Donate. Volunteer.

Volunteers make things happen at Wheel & Cog. We are always looking for people to help out!

If you want to volunteer on a regular basis or just help out once in a while, Wheel & Cog can use your time and talents. Please consider volunteering. We're certain you'll help make a difference in the lives of thousands of children and families who visit the Wheel and Cog Museum throughout the year.

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