Plan Your Visit

EXPLORE, DISCOVER, CREATE

Tickets to inspireU Children’s Discovery Center can be purchased both online and in person. On busier days, we may require visitors to choose their entry time. Confirmation of tickets purchased online will be emailed and/or texted to your phone. The QR code on the confirmation serves as your entry ticket, please save your confirmation!

Tickets

inspireU offers general admission tickets that provide access to the discovery center for one day.

Kids & Adults $14 onsite / $12 discounted online

Seniors (65+), Active Military and Mosaic Caregivers   $13 onsite/ $11 discounted online 

Infants (Under 12mo.) Free

Members Free

Museums for All $5 per person (Up to 6 People)

Present your SNAP/EBT/WIC card and ID to receive discounted admission rate.

inspireU Hours:

  • Tuesday – Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Sunday: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Mondays: Closed (except for special days)

Special Days:

inspireU is OPEN on several Mondays for Special Holidays

  • Labor Day
  • Monday between Christmas and New Year’s Day
  • Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Day
  • President’s Day (Special Event Pricing)
  • Monday of SJSD Spring Break
  • Memorial Day

inspireU is CLOSED on these dates to allow our caregivers to celebrate with their families

  • Thanksgiving Day (we’re open the Friday after!)
  • Christmas Eve
  • Christmas Day
  • New Year’s Day
  • Easter

inspireU has several evenings/days a year where admission is FREE, thanks to the generous support of the Leah Spratt Trust. Check our program calendar for dates.

GETTING HERE

We are located at 521 Felix St, right in the heart of downtown St. Joseph, MO. 

Parking is available in community lots along Felix and N Sixth Streets. There is also street parking all around inspireU, which is limited to 2 hours.

We can’t wait to see you! For Directions, please click the button below.

 

LOOKING TO BRING YOUR SCHOOL GROUP?

Field Trips

At inspireU, we are proud to provide support for teachers and help them inspire the next generation.

Field Trips are:

  • Designed for pre-K to 5th grade.
  • Two-hour self-guided play in the Discovery Center. 
  • $11 per child. Adults free.
  • Up to 1 adult (teachers and chaperones) for every 4 students is free. Additional adults are $7.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

For frequently asked questions regarding the discovery center,
please visit our FAQ page.

 

Birthday Party Packages

We’ve refreshed our party packages and added brand-new options, including:

  • Two-Hour Party Room
  • Bear Factory Party
  • Private Playtime Party