Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum

06/14/2026

We're only one month away from our annual Cursive Writing Workshops at the Historical Museum!

Children 7-years and up are invited to join us for a FREE two-day Cursive Writing workshop!

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.

Once a favored means of communication, cursive writing is becoming a lost art. Many schools no longer teach this skill, but the Historical Museum does! All ages are invited to learn and practice the skill of cursive handwriting. An experienced teacher will guide the formation of upper and lower-case letters and writing your full name. We recommend coming on both days.

Cursive Writing Workshop (Ages 7-12): July 14th & 15th, 1:00-3:00 pm
Cursive Writing Workshop (Ages 13+): July 16th & 17th, 1:00-3:00pm

Free admission

Email [email protected] to reserve a spot, or call 316-265-9314.
204 S Main St; Wichita, KS 67203

Classes will be held in the Education Room on the 2nd Floor (across the hall from “A Child’s World” exhibit). A complementary tour is also included.

06/11/2026

Mark your calendars for July 11th and 12th as we celebrate Aviation Weekend at the Historical Museum !

Featuring a short film debut, Stearman Aircraft centennial lectures, and a special book signing by the granddaughter of Walter and Olive Ann Beech.

• New Short Film Debut
The weekend marks the debut of the Museum-produced short film, Wichita: The Air Capital – The Early Years. This 8-minute documentary will be viewable on demand in the Spirit of Wichita gallery theater on the 4th floor.

• McIlwaine Speaker Series: Stearman Centennial History
Aviation historian and author Edward Phillips will present a two-part lecture series in the DeVore Auditorium (2nd floor) at 2pm both days, exploring the impact of Lloyd Stearman.

• The Barnstormer and the Lady Book Sale & Signing
Guests can also take home a piece of the celebration with a special book signing of The Barnstormer and the Lady, published by Jennifer Pitt, granddaughter of Beech Aircraft Corp. founders Walter and Olive Ann Beech.

July 11th & 12th
1:00pm-5:00pm
Open to the Public
Free Admission

06/09/2026

The Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum wouldn't be possible without our wonderful volunteers ❤

And with the busiest part of the season still ahead, we could use YOUR help in the Museum Store!

E-mail us at [email protected] to get more information today! Help us with our vision "to provide a world-class museum experience..." by being there to greet our guests in the gift shop.

E-mail us at [email protected] to get more information, today!

06/05/2026

Thank you, We Harmon Sisters!

Stop by and see our Exhibit: Windows on Collection - Wichita Riverfest Memorabilia and peruse 4 floors of Wichita history!

Want to step away from the hustle and bustle of Wichita Riverfest? Grab something from the food court and stop in to eat in Heritage Square!

Only two more days to take advantage of the Riverfest Button Perks - $1 Admission to the Historical Museum

06/05/2026

Riverfest is winding down, but the fun never stops in Downtown Wichita!

Join us on Sunday, June 7th, between 1-4pm for family activities and a guided tour!

Take a tour through the "A Child’s World" exhibit to see how children of the past entertained themselves. Then stop by the Education Room to test your skills with jacks, spin a top, or shoot some marbles– Games of the non-video variety will be available to anyone who’d like to experience for themselves how children from the parlor to the schoolyard had fun 100 years ago!

Playing in the Past - A Summer Program at the Historical Museum
All ages are welcome.
Free and open to the public.
Guided tours at 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30pm.
204 S Main St; Wichita, KS 67202

Don’t miss out on our other fun Summer Break program!
Sunday, July 26– Clock-wise: Tower Tours & Activity

06/04/2026

No matter the weather, there's something to do in Downtown Wichita this weekend!

Don't miss Playing in the Past - A Summer Program at the Historical Museum , this Sunday from 1-4pm!

Parking is free on Sundays, and so is our admission! We look forward to seeing you there!

06/04/2026

Great photo! Thanks Wichita Riverfest for giving us the best view of the parade floats every year!

Admiral Windwagon Smith on the Windwagon

06/03/2026

Although the land we call Kansas has changed greatly since 1776, it was already a dynamic cultural and environmental landscape before the “founding fathers” forged a new nation. Human activities and natural processes alike had transformed Kansas over the course of millennia as a changing climate, Indigenous burning practices, dynamic waterways, and other developments shaped and reshaped what became the Sunflower State.

Join us in three weeks, as Adam Hodge presents Kansas 1776: A Dynamic Landscape at the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum.

Sunday - June 28th at 2:00pm
Doors open at 1:00pm
Free Admission
Open to the Public
204 S Main St; Wichita, KS 67202
2nd Floor - DeVore Auditorium

“Kansas 1776: A Dynamic Landscape” is part of Humanities Kansas's Speakers Bureau.

06/02/2026

Less than one week left to take advantage of Riverfest Button Perks - $1 Admission, when you show your Wichita Riverfest button!

🔎 Scan the FestQuest QR Code at admission for a chance to win $1,000! 💵 (https://wichitariverfest.com/event/community-connect-button-benefits/2026-05-29/)
🎡 Check out our Exhibit: Windows on Collection - Wichita Riverfest Memorabilia
🖼️ Stop by our two newest exhibits, Service Beyond Barriers: Bravery & Sacrifice in the Face of Adversity & "Why History Museums Collect Art"
🤠 Learn more about Wichita- history (Maybe it'll help you with the Wichita Eagle Medallion Hunt!)
🌭Grab some food from the food court and head across the street to take a break inside Heritage Square, or stop in to take a break from the rain
📨Type a letter on our typewriter, and we'll mail it for you!
📞 Make a call on an old payphone, we'll even provide the change!
🛍️ Pop into the Museum Store and take home a souvenir!

Not able to make it in during Riverfest? Don't miss out on Free Admission Sundays and our Summer Program Playing in the Past on June 7th! 🪀

So much to see and do in Downtown Wichita, we can't wait for you to stop by!