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...
View ArticleBOOK 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,...
View ArticleKPTS 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....
View ArticleSenior 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...
View ArticleSenior 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...
View ArticleSenior 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...
View ArticleKansas 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...
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NEW EXHIBIT! Fashion – “Howard Greer, Designs for Hollywood and Wichita”...
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...
View ArticleYoung Historians Awards – Saturday, May 4th at 2pm
Join us as we celebrate National History Day winners and the DeVore Local History Essay winners! Special guest speaker Beccy Tanner of the Wichita Eagle. Free and open to the public.
View ArticleIce 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...
View ArticleCelebrate Wichita’s Birthday – Sunday, July 21st 1-4pm
The Wichita Birthday Party – Happy 143rd! Sunday, July 21st 2013 from 1- 4pm. Celebrate the day and discover Wichita’s remarkable history wandering the 4 floors of the Museum’s exhibits located in...
View ArticleThe Gage Brewer Guitar –“the first electric guitar” on Special Exhibit...
Experts have agreed that the Gage Brewer Guitar “may well be the most historically important guitar ever made… it is the first modern electric guitar.” The instrument is a 1932 Ro-Pat-In (Rickenbacker)...
View ArticleThe Wichita-Sedgwick County HIstorical Museum Presents: An Essay Contest!
Theme: Rights and Responsibilities in Wichita’s History All area students in grades 6-12 are eligible. Theme coincides with National History Day theme, a great warm-up exercise for NHD and Persuasive...
View ArticleNew Book Launch Event –“Wichita State Baseball Comes Back: Gene Stephenson...
Saturday. February 22nd from 2:00 – 4:00PM held in the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum Auditorium. Admission to this event is free and open to the public Discussion and Signing with Special...
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Final Friday Art Event celebrating Art Day of Giving featuring “Live...
A special 24-hour, citywide fundraising event and a new way to support your favorite Arts & Cultural organizations. We hope the Historical Museum tops your list! Join us at the Museum for a Final...
View ArticleSenior 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...
View ArticleSenior 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...
View ArticleNational Touring Exhibition, “House & Home” Opening June 14, 2014 and Special...
What makes a house a home? Throughout American history, people have lived in all sorts of places, from military barracks and two-story colonials to college dormitories and row houses. House &...
View ArticleNational Touring Exhibition, “House & Home” Opening June 14, 2014 and Special...
What makes a house a home? Throughout American history, people have lived in all sorts of places, from military barracks and two-story colonials to college dormitories and row houses. House & Home,...
View ArticleWichita’s 144 Birthday Party!!! Sunday, July 20, 2014,1:00 – 5:00pm
Celebrate the day and discover Wichita’s remarkable history wandering the four floors of the Museum’s exhibits located in Wichita’s original 1890 City Hall building. Enjoy special tours, crafts,...
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