Category Archives: Gift Shop
Ice Cream Social – Saturday, May 11th, 1-5pm
Games, fun, cake walk, face painting, ice cream and more! Also enjoy the Art Museum’s Art & Book Fair across the street at Century II Park Activities Free – Refreshments – $ 1.00 – Adult Museum Admission ½ PRICE $2.00, … 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 – February 27 – “Highland Cemetery – Resting Place of Pioneers”
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
BOOK EVENT – Rise to Greatness by David Von Drehle – Thursday, November 8
BOOK EVENT – Rise to Greatness, acclaimed author David Von Drehle – the electrifying story of Abraham Lincoln’s rise to greatness during the most perilous year in our nation’s history Thursday, November 8, 7-9pm. Free and open to the public. … 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 – “Wichita’s History in Picture Postcards” by Jim Mason, Wednesday, October 24
Wichita’s History in Picture Postcards: Jim Mason will give an illustrated presentation about his new book, Wichita, that features 206 vintage picture postcards showing what our city was like a century ago. Jim will sign copies of the book afterwards. … Continue reading
