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Museum Kids Day – Thursday, August 11, 2-3pm
Historical Detectives Thursday, August 11th, 2:00 pm-3:00 pm Learn how to find clues in old photographs, diaries, and other documents from the past to determine what life was like long ago. Free with regular Museum admission!
Wichita Art Stars in Fabulous 2-D!
Since the late 19th century, our community has produced fine artists of extraordinary ability and renowned. This small exhibit represents eight such artists who called Wichita home. In addition to Sedgwick County roots, another commonality of the artwork here is … Continue reading
What to Wear?
The history of Kansas stretches across its landscape. Crossed by historic trails, railroads and highways, the state is grounded in its farms and ranches, its towns and cities and its businesses and institutions. But the story of statehood has been … Continue reading
Upcoming Museum Kids Days
Behind the Scenes at Old City Hall Thursday, June 23rd 2:00 pm-3:00 pm Discover the treasurers of our city’s past in Wichita’s Original City Hall built in 1892. Take a behind-the-scenes look at the building, along with the artifacts and … Continue reading
Young Historians Award
The Historical Museum partnered with Friends University for a second successful year in sponsoring the District 6 National History Day competition on February 25th. This national competition engages young people by challenging them to interpret history through various mediums including … Continue reading
Senior Wednesdays at the Museum
Seniors age 55 and over are invited to enjoy a special program on the fourth Wednesday of the month. We will open at 9:30 am and the program will begin at 10:00 am. Members are admitted free; non-member admission is … Continue reading
Special Exhibit on Native American Beadwork
BEAD – definition: A small, often round piece of material that is pierced for stringing or threading. The native people of North America have used beadwork as an artistic medium in a tradition of adornment since for thousands of … Continue reading
