Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum

Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum The local history museum for Wichita and Sedgwick County, Kansas! A world-class local history museum you will love!

Four floors of exhibits celebrating Wichita and Sedgwick County in Wichita's original city hall. Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. Our Vision: To provide a world class Museum experience, advancing the understanding and exploration of the rich historical and cultural heritage of Wichita and Sedgwick County Kansas. Our Mission: The Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum’s mission is

to educate the community and its visitors about local history by collecting, preserving, and interpreting materials reflecting the heritage of Wichita and Sedgwick County. Our Core Values:
Discovery, Creativity, Empathy, Authenticity, Integrity, Service and Collaboration
These values are primary factors guiding the organization’s actions in meeting the mission and fulfilling the vision set for the Museum. By adhering to these simple tenets, the Museum is able to provide experiences which orient the visitor to the past, define the present, and help chart the course for the future. Our Statement of Ethics: The Museum’s policies and procedures are intended to reflect the values in the Code of Ethics for Museums of the American Alliance of Museums and the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum Statement of Ethics.

Just over ONE WEEK left to submit your favorites for Wichita Eagle's Best of Wichita contest! Vote daily at www.votewich...
08/27/2026

Just over ONE WEEK left to submit your favorites for Wichita Eagle's Best of Wichita contest!

Vote daily at www.votewichitaks.com !

We're ONE WEEK away from the first performance in our Heritage Square Concert Series 2026 - Celebrating 50 years of Heri...
08/26/2026

We're ONE WEEK away from the first performance in our Heritage Square Concert Series 2026 - Celebrating 50 years of Heritage Square!

Fill up the square with your coworkers, friends, and family, and bring a sack lunch! We're starting off the series on September 2nd with the local Vintage Rock n Roll band The Wonderers!

Free Admission
Open to the Public
Inside Heritage Square - Enter through the Museum (204 S Main St)
Doors open at 11am
Concert Starts at Noon

We're thrilled to share this exhibit with Exploration Place!
08/26/2026

We're thrilled to share this exhibit with Exploration Place!

08/26/2026

Senior Wednesdays are informational and entertaining sessions, desi...

Learn how the vice of prostitution was controlled (or not) in the early days of Wichita, where the shady ladies could be...
08/25/2026

Learn how the vice of prostitution was controlled (or not) in the early days of Wichita, where the shady ladies could be found, and learn more about a few of the notorious madams and prostitutes like Dixie Lee, Maggie Wood, Cyclone, and Ida May.

Join us at the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum on Wednesday, August 26th as Ann Boll presents Senior Wednesday - Shady Ladies of the Peerless Princess.

204 S Main St; Wichita, KS 67202

Doors open at 9:30am
Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Historical Museum
Program starts at 10am
Tour of a related exhibit within the Historical Museum to follow at 11am

Non-Member Admission Fee – $2

The Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum’s Senior Wednesday programs are made possible through a generous grant from the Charles and Joanne McIlwaine Foundation.

From installation to exhibition, it's been fun collaborating with Exploration Place on our new traveling exhibit "Amplif...
08/25/2026

From installation to exhibition, it's been fun collaborating with Exploration Place on our new traveling exhibit "Amplified."

Celebrate the legendary musicians who brought unforgettable performances to Wichita and helped shape generations of guitar music. Featuring iconic guitars, historic concert photography, and stories behind their local performances, this gallery showcases Wichita’s rich live music history and the artists who inspired generations of fans.

Now on view through November 1st!

The Wichita Eagle's 2026 Best of Wichita opened for voting on August 17th, and we're honored to have been nominated unde...
08/19/2026

The Wichita Eagle's 2026 Best of Wichita opened for voting on August 17th, and we're honored to have been nominated under "Things to Do" in the "Museum", "Attraction", and "Family Attraction" categories!

Voting ends on September 4th, and you can vote once a day until then. Take a moment to peruse the categories and choose your favorites among all the wonderful businesses in town!

Vote once per day from August 17 through September 4.

08/19/2026

🛩 You don't have to be a pilot or even get on an airplane to celebrate National Aviation Day in the city. A handful of ideas:

Tour Kansas Aviation Museum and climb the air tower
Admire a warbird wonder B-29 Doc
Cocktails at Flight 1868
Dinner at 6S Steakhouse Stearman Field Bar & Grill
Aviation exhibits at Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum
Find the AF-1 adjacent to The Yard
Stay in avaition-themed rooms Hotel At Old Town

We're thrilled to premiere our exhibit, "Amplified" at Exploration Place in conjunction with this concert series! Check ...
08/13/2026

We're thrilled to premiere our exhibit, "Amplified" at Exploration Place in conjunction with this concert series! Check it out starting August 20th!

Thank you, Wichita Business Journal, for covering this collaboration!

Exploration Place lands grant for free concert series >>> See the full article below ⬇️

Address

204 S Main Street
Wichita, KS
67202

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 4pm
Wednesday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 1pm - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

Telephone

(316) 265-9314

Website

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