TKAAM - The Kansas African American Museum

TKAAM - The Kansas African American Museum The Kansas African American Museum endeavors to make the African American experience relevant and resonant to every Kansan. We welcome your enthusiasm.

From an annual MLK Celebration to A Tribute to Trailblazers, we offer something for everyone. Once a month we host a program for seniors called “Senior Wednesday.” The program is typically tied to current exhibits. These days, designed for active seniors in our community, and are a great way to involve them in our history programming. There are great opportunities to volunteer at TKAAM, from a few

hours a week to special events. "Soar Saturdays” provides fun and educational opportunities for the entire family, on the first through the fourth Saturday of each month.

The Kansas African American Museum (TKAAM) is seeking a visionary Executive Director to lead us into the future! This dy...
02/10/2025

The Kansas African American Museum (TKAAM) is seeking a visionary Executive Director to lead us into the future!

This dynamic leader will shape exhibitions, programming, and collections, oversee operations and budget management, and collaborate with staff and stakeholders to advance TKAAM's mission.

📌 Visit our website for the full job description and benefits: tkaamuseum.org/job-board
📩 Apply: Submit a cover letter, resume, and salary request (PDF) to [email protected]

The Kansas African American Museum is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization supported by admissions, memberships, public support and voluntary contributions from individuals, businesses and area foundations.

We are grateful for everyone who made TKAAM part of their weekend! Whether we captured your photo or not, we appreciate ...
02/09/2025

We are grateful for everyone who made TKAAM part of their weekend! Whether we captured your photo or not, we appreciate you spending time with us and hope you took a piece of history with you. 📚 🖤

Looking forward to welcoming you again soon!

02/08/2025

🌟 Meet STEM Leaders Deborah Gladney & Angela Muhwezi-Hall 🌟

This week, TKAAM and Exploration Place honor Deborah Gladney and Angela Muhwezi-Hall, sisters and co-founders of WorkTorch.io 🔥, a career empowerment platform transforming workforce accessibility.

Launched in 2020 during the pandemic, WorkTorch (formerly QuickHire) bridges the gap in employment opportunities, especially for underserved communities. Their groundbreaking innovation has earned national recognition, including raising over $4 million in venture capital—making them the first Black women in Kansas to achieve this milestone.

TKAAM proudly recognized Deborah and Angela as 2023 Doris Kerr Larkins Rising Star Award recipients for their dedication to empowering marginalized communities and driving economic opportunity.

📍 Visit the outdoor display and discover how Deborah and Angela are shaping the future of career empowerment.

🔥 Make it an evening—catch the 7 PM Ring of Fire lighting at the Keeper of the Plains!
🔗 Learn more: https://www.tkaamuseum.org/
🎥 Watch their Trailblazers feature: https://www.tkaamuseum.org/trailblazers2023

🏈🔥 TKAAM volunteer and die-hard Chiefs fan, Mr. Irving, is ready for the Super Bowl! He's standing strong with Wichita's...
02/07/2025

🏈🔥 TKAAM volunteer and die-hard Chiefs fan, Mr. Irving, is ready for the Super Bowl! He's standing strong with Wichita's own NFL legend, Barry Sanders - because Kansas pride runs deep! ❤💛

Who are you rooting for this Sunday?

🏛 We had so much fun hosting McConnell AFB Homeschool group at TKAAM today! Your visit made our day, and we hope you enj...
02/06/2025

🏛 We had so much fun hosting McConnell AFB Homeschool group at TKAAM today! Your visit made our day, and we hope you enjoyed it just as much as we did.

We'd love to welcome more groups for a journey through history! 📚 Call 316.262.7651 to schedule your group tour today.

02/05/2025

In honor of Black History Month, take a journey through time and explore the rich origins of African Americans in Kansas! 🖤 From resilience to triumph, discover the powerful stories that shaped our state's history.

📍 Visit TKAAM this month and discover the legacy of early Black Kansans!

02/01/2025

We love seeing recipients of The Doris Kerr Larkins "Rising Star Award" continue to be recognized for their incredible contributions to our city and across the states! We encourage you to visit the display and use it as an opportunity to explore and discuss the lasting impact each of these STEM leaders has in their field.

A special thank you to Exploration Place for their partnership in celebrating these remarkable individuals and inspiring future generations!

A huge thank you to Dr. Kevin Harrison for being our guest speaker at Senior Wednesday and sharing the powerful history ...
01/29/2025

A huge thank you to Dr. Kevin Harrison for being our guest speaker at Senior Wednesday and sharing the powerful history of the 1965 Piatt Street Plane Crash. Your documentary shed light on the historical and societal impact this tragedy had on Wichita's African American community.

A special thank you to our guests who attended and to those who shared their personal experiences with the crash.

📽Don’t miss this chance to honor history and spark reflection. See you tomorrow!
01/28/2025

📽Don’t miss this chance to honor history and spark reflection. See you tomorrow!

🏛 Explore Wichita History 📽Join us for a powerful presentation by Dr. Kevin Harrison on the 1965 Piatt Street Plane Cras...
01/21/2025

🏛 Explore Wichita History 📽

Join us for a powerful presentation by Dr. Kevin Harrison on the 1965 Piatt Street Plane Crash. Discover its profound impact on Wichita's African American community and view the moving documentary, The Silent Cries of Unborn Ghetto Children. See you next Wednesday!

01/20/2025

We celebrate Rev. Dr.

On this day, we remember the life and vision of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His legacy reminds us that we are al...
01/20/2025

On this day, we remember the life and vision of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His legacy reminds us that we are all capable of creating change. Let’s honor him by carrying on his dream.

Dr King's dream lives on in every step we take toward equality, in every voice raised for justice. From the streets of Selma to today's call for change, Dr. ...

✨"I dream a world…" 🌏Langston Hughes’ powerful words continue to inspire hope and unity. His vision, like Reverend Dr. M...
01/18/2025

✨"I dream a world…" 🌏

Langston Hughes’ powerful words continue to inspire hope and unity. His vision, like Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s, reminds us of the strength in dreaming for a better future.

This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, let us remember, reflect, and rise—together. Sankofa: the past empowers the future. Watch the full Tribute to Trailblazers h...

Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. lit a path of hope and unity that still guides us today. Be inspired by those who co...
01/17/2025

Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. lit a path of hope and unity that still guides us today. Be inspired by those who continue to walk in his footsteps.

This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, let us remember, reflect, and rise—together. Sankofa: the past empowers the future. Watch the full Tribute to Trailblazers h...

✨Over the next four days, we will highlight how the legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. continues to inspire u...
01/16/2025

✨Over the next four days, we will highlight how the legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. continues to inspire us today ✨

The past empowers the future. With his dream, Dr. King inspired generations to strive for equality, justice, and unity. Today, we reflect on his vision and the trailblazers who continue to carry that torch forward.

This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, let us remember, reflect, and rise—together. Sankofa: the past empowers the future. Watch the full Tribute to Trailblazers h...

Due to snow and ice, and in the interest of public safety, TKAAM will be closed on Friday, January 10, 2025.
01/10/2025

Due to snow and ice, and in the interest of public safety, TKAAM will be closed on Friday, January 10, 2025.

TKAAM would like to welcome Amy Williams to the team! Amy is an accomplished community relations and Diversity, Equity &...
01/08/2025

TKAAM would like to welcome Amy Williams to the team! Amy is an accomplished community relations and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) leader. With extensive experience in the aerospace, retail, and agriculture industries, she excels in developing and implementing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and DE&I strategies. Amy is a community builder and is known for her ability to establish strong relationships, drive efficiencies, foster collaboration, and develop innovative solutions. She is an active leader in the Wichita community and holds an MBA from Newman University and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Wichita State University.

Due to severe weather warnings for snow and ice, and in the interest of public safety, TKAAM will be closed on Saturday,...
01/03/2025

Due to severe weather warnings for snow and ice, and in the interest of public safety, TKAAM will be closed on Saturday, January 4, 2025.

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Wichita, KS
67203

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Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 12pm - 4pm

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