The Museum’s collection includes a variety of portraits, most of which depict people of Wichita and Sedgwick County. They are created for many reasons: from sentimental to celebratory, for public or private viewing, as memorials, and as icons. Until the 1840s introduction of photography, portraits were rendered by hand in both two and three-dimensional mediums such as painting and sculpture. Portraits depict specific people and offer a glimpse into their world. They also provide clues about personal identity, social status, cultural values, and artistic trends.

Come see this preview of our 3rd-floor exhibit, Portraits From the Museum Collection.

This exhibit is part of the Museum’s “Windows on Collections” – A frequently changing exhibit of artifacts from the Museum’s growing collection. Depending upon any given theme, this exhibit ranges from the topical to the bizarre.

See this exhibit before it’s gone!

March 2025

Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum — 204 S. Main