Located in Downtown St. Joseph, Missouri, inspireU is a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to fostering physical health, mental wellness, and educational enrichment. Created for families with children ages Birth to 10, this discovery center is designed around five key themes: Movement, Nutrition, Mindfulness, Curiosity, and Connection.
Hours
Tickets
Membership
Tuesday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Monday: Closed
Tickets to inspireU will be sent via email or text.
Members: FREE
Children until their 1st birthday: FREE
Ages 1 & Up: $10*
Seniors (65+): $9
*Tickets purchased at the door will be $12. Senior tickets purchased at the door will be $11. Please purchase tickets online to take advantage of our online deal.
Family memberships start at $125 per year.
Special Grandparents-only memberships are available for $115.
Looking for a unique place to have your wedding, corporate meeting, or special event? InspireU offers indoor and outdoor venue spaces that are sure to make your event memorable.
“I believe inspireU will be an economic/workforce driver in St. Joseph that will create an entrepreneurial spark. I expect this will snowball into great things for downtown. I have been involved in this project from the beginning because I believe this project with help us attract talent and visitors from near and far.”
What’s new at InspireU? Keep up with what’s happening at the discovery center!
Hop on over to inspireU for our first annual Easter Eggstravaganza! Snap photos with the Easter Bunny, get creative with spring-time crafts, collect eggs for prizes, and end the evening with Reggie Regg, the Magic Man! Enjoy a hopping good time you won’t want to miss!
Admission to the special inspireU family event must be purchased separately from general admission. inspireU closes at 2 p.m. on March 28th in preparation for the big event!
We’ll be OPEN Monday, March 9 so families have even more time to come explore, play, and learn together during the break.
Hop on over to inspireU for our first annual Easter Eggstravaganza! Snap photos with the Easter Bunny, get creative with spring-time crafts, collect eggs for prizes, and end the evening with Reggie Regg, the Magic Man! Enjoy a hopping good time you won’t want to miss!
Admission to the special inspireU family event must be purchased separately from general admission. inspireU closes at 2 p.m. on March 28th in preparation for the big event!
We’ll be OPEN Monday, March 9 so families have even more time to come explore, play, and learn together during the break.
The Inspired Concert Series, made possible by the generosity of Jon and Jeni Doolittle, gives our region’s children a unique music experience that sparks curiosity and builds connections in a large group setting.
Hop on over to inspireU for our first annual Easter Eggstravaganza! Snap photos with the Easter Bunny, get creative with spring-time crafts, collect eggs for prizes, and end the evening with Reggie Regg, the Magic Man! Enjoy a hopping good time you won’t want to miss!
Admission to the special inspireU family event must be purchased separately from general admission. inspireU closes at 2 p.m. on March 28th in preparation for the big event!
Celebrate creativity this President’s Day with inspireU! All activities are included in your ticket purchase. Enjoy hours of play with over ten extra activities plus several local makers sharing their work. Visit the event page for the list of makers and activities. Cowtown Donuts will have fresh miniature donuts for sale!
Spark your family’s imagination with this inclusive day of activities designed to foster connection and creativity.
inspireU is closed to general admission on Monday, February 16. Admission to the special inspireU family event must be purchased separately from general admission.
Celebrate creativity this President’s Day with inspireU! All activities are included in your ticket purchase. Enjoy hours of play with over ten extra activities plus several local makers sharing their work. Visit the event page for the list of makers and activities. Cowtown Donuts will have fresh miniature donuts for sale!
Spark your family’s imagination with this inclusive day of activities designed to foster connection and creativity.
inspireU is closed to general admission on Monday, February 16. Admission to the special inspireU family event must be purchased separately from general admission.
Featuring
Concert included with general admission
We’re thrilled to offer four special evenings at inspireU — completely free of charge — thanks to the generous support of the Leah Spratt Charitable Trust*.
This is a wonderful opportunity to experience the inspiration, connection and creativity that inspireU offers.
*Committee Members Rhonda Rochambeau, Rick Rochambeau, and Rene Rochambeau-McCrary
Feel good shopping for gifts that are both fun and supportive of your child’s development.
Stop by the gift shop during our open hours, no admission required!
Buy or renew your membership in December, receive an extra month plus 4 additional guest passes**!
*Offer expires December 31, 2025 **Each guest pass allows one person to accompany you on one visit
Feel good shopping for gifts that are both fun and supportive of your child’s development.
Stop by the gift shop during our open hours, no admission required!
inspireU will be closed September 9–11 for a deep clean to keep our space sparkling, safe, and ready for more fun. We’ll miss you, but we can’t wait to welcome you back soon, squeaky clean and better than ever!
Save the Date for our September 13 Inspired Concert with Dino O’Dell! This family experience is made possible by the generous support of Jon and Jeni Doolittle and is included with regular admission.
Join us on the Rooftop* Sat, Aug 2, 10:30 a.m
*In case of rain or excessive heat the concert will move to Floor 1.
Concert 2 Features
Concert included with General Admission
Good news! inspireU members join us an hour early, from 9 – 10 a.m., on Friday, July 11!
Good news! InspireU will be open on Monday, May 26 for a full day of play and exploration! Bring the whole family and kick off your week with hands-on fun.
Whether you’re visiting family, staying local, or looking for a fun indoor activity, inspireU is the perfect stop to spark imagination and keep little ones busy in the best way.
Join us at inspireU on Monday, March 17 for a special Saint Patrick’s Day play day! Since we’re usually closed on Mondays, this is your chance to explore, imagine, and have fun with Youie on a bonus day!
inspireU invites you to a one-of-a-kind adult only event on Friday, March 14, from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Join us at inspireU on Monday, March 17 for a special Saint Patrick’s Day play day! Since we’re usually closed on Mondays, this is your chance to explore, imagine, and have fun with Youie on a bonus day!
