Category Archives: Exhibits
NEW EXHIBIT! Fashion – “Howard Greer, Designs for Hollywood and Wichita” March 5, 2013 – June 9, 2013
This exhibit features 1950s women’s clothing from the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum’s collection. The designer Howard Greer’s “ready to wear” pieces were sold from the Topaz Room of the Innes department store located in Wichita and are featured in this … Continue reading
Kansas Day Program – Sunday, January 27th, 2013 2pm
Join us for a special Kansas Day program with Ron Wilson, “Now, That’s Rural: Entrepreneurs and Innovators Who Shaped Kansas Communities.” Our program is brought to you by the Kansas Humanities Council, a non-profit organization promoting understanding of the history … Continue reading
Senior Wednesday – March 27 – “Wichita: 1930-2000″ with Dr. Jay Price
Seniors 55 and older are invited to enjoy a special program on the fourth Wednesday of the month. Doors open at 9:30 and the program begins at 10am. Members are admitted free; non-members are admitted for the special Senior Wednesday … Continue reading
Senior Wednesday – January 23rd – “Hunting and Trading on the Great Plains”
Seniors 55 and older are invited to enjoy a special program on the fourth Wednesday of the month. Doors open at 9:30 and the program begins at 10am. Members are admitted free; non-members are admitted for the special Senior Wednesday … Continue reading
Holiday Wreath Festival – November 15-16
The Annual Holiday Wreath Festival will be held on Thursday, November 15th and Friday, November 16th from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. The Wreath Festival will feature wreathes, holiday gifts of all kinds, delicious baked goods, festive music, and special … Continue reading
KPTS Screening of “The Dust Bowl” by Ken Burns – November 1st, 5:30
PBS, Florentine Films and KPTS invite you to a sneak preview of THE DUST BOWL premiering November 18 on KPTS/PBS. Join us Thursday, November 1 at the Wichita Historical Museum, 204 S. Main, Wichita. 5:30 Screening followed by guest speaker … Continue reading
Final Friday – Family Friendly Torchlight Tour, Friday, October 26, 7-10pm
Just in time for Halloween, join us for Final Friday Night in the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum, for a fun, family-friendly tour of the Museum in the dark! Flashlights will be provided for participants who will be guided through the … Continue reading
Senior Wednesday – “Prairie Living” by John Richardson – Wednesday, September 26
Prairie Living by John Richardson An illustrated presentation of dwelling styles used in the prairie, including the earth and grass lodges of the Native Americans, dugouts and sod houses, modern Prairie Style of architecture developed by Frank Lloyd Wright, the … Continue reading
eGuitar@80 Guitar Summit – August 25-26 & Deke Dickerson & The Eccofonics Concert – August 27
Guitar Summit Weekend 2012 – Electric Guitar History Symposium the weekend of August 25-26; featured as part of the special exhibit “eGuitar@80, eighty years of amplified guitar” (closes Nov. 11th). The symposium is held at the Museum and will feature … Continue reading
Senior Wednesday – August 22 – “Life in Kirby Castle” doors open 9:30; program begins 10am
Life in the Kirby Castle by Vince Marshall The Kirby Castle, built in Wichita’s Riverside addition during the booming growth years in the 1880s, was the city’s largest mansion for many years. Enjoy stories and images of the Castle and … Continue reading
