TKAAM - The Kansas African American Museum

10/15/2026

Not your ordinary mural!

Our newest exhibit invites you to experience art and history in a whole new way through augmented reality.

Stop by TKAAM and watch the mural come to life!

10/14/2026

Don't forget to snag your tickets for this weekend! 🎥

October 17 at 2:15 p.m. or October 18 at 11:30 a.m. Use code community for 30% off up to two tickets.

🎟: https://tallgrassfilmfestival2026.eventive.org/films/6a9faf26dc0b029f64582aa7

10/13/2026

Help us welcome our newest volunteer, Jennise, to TKAAM!

10/07/2026

TKAAM is a Community Partner for Fort Scott Stories at the Tallgrass Film Festival, with screenings October 17 and 18 at Boulevard Theatres at Old Town.

Join us for a compelling and intimate portrait of present-day Fort Scott—capturing the heartbeat, character, and vibrancy of a community rich in history, resilience, and diverse cultural experiences.

Get tickets: https://tallgrassfilmfestival2026.eventive.org/films/6a9faf26dc0b029f64582aa7

Use code community for 30% off, limited to two tickets per person.

10/03/2026

Visit TKAAM today and enjoy a cultural experience for FREE thanks to Bank of America's Museums on Us! Bank of America cardholders will receive free admission by presenting their debit or credit card, along with a photo ID.

🕛 We open at noon—see you soon!

For details, visit http://go.bofa.com/OnUs

10/02/2026

The rain didn't keep the crowd away! Thank you to everyone who joined us for Senior Wednesday.

Angela Bates shared a pictorial history of Nicodemus, including stories of children who were among the first in their families born free.

Thank you Angela and Humanities Kansas for making this program possible.

Stay tuned for our 2027 Senior Wednesday speakers!

09/28/2026

Don't miss this! Join Angela Bates for "Children of the Promised Land," a presentation and discussion about the mothers and children of Nicodemus, Kansas.

Settled by Black homesteaders after the Civil War, Nicodemus is the only remaining western town established by African Americans during Reconstruction. Bates will share a pictorial history of the community, including children who were among the first in their families born free.

➡ Wednesday, September 30 at 10 a.m.
➡TKAAM | 601 N Water St, Wichita, KS 67203
➡ Free and open to the public

Coffee and pastries will be provided, and parking validated. For accessible entry, use the ramp on the south side of the building and ring the doorbell.

This program is made possible by Humanities Kansas.

09/25/2026

A room full of art, conversation, and community. Thank you to everyone who joined us for last night's exhibition preview. You made the night special. Stop by this weekend to experience the exhibition for yourself!

09/16/2026

08/17/2026

Sponsorship opportunities now open!

Your sponsorship helps honor African Americans whose achievements have broken barriers, built legacies, and continue to inspire generations.

Learn more about sponsorship levels and benefits: https://www.tkaamuseum.org/tb2026