Friends of the Historical Museum

Friends of the Historical Museum Diverse volunteers supporting the Museum through their work, reflecting it’s mission and vision. If you are registered with either organization, check us out!

The Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum welcomes the support of volunteers. We partner with Volunteer Kansas and VolunteerICT to provide a listing of current opportunities. You can also email us directly. For more information contact us at [email protected]. Don’t see an opportunity that fits you? Contact us at [email protected] and we’ll be happy to coordinate with you to see

how your skills and interests can support the Museum. Friends of the Historical Museum is a diverse group of volunteers supporting the Museum through their work, in ways that reflect the Museum’s mission and vision; enhancing visitor experience and attracting the public with all the Museum has to offer. Friends Volunteers include: Docents, Committee Members, Program and Event Support, Museum Store/Gift Shop Attendents, and Trustees. 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. 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.

06/05/2026

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.

06/05/2026
06/02/2026

Celebrate America250 in Wichita with nostalgic Americana experiences, historic landmarks and local spots where the past still feels part of everyday life.

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!

Join us at the Museum for our annual Friends of the Historical Museum Appreciation Lunch on Tuesday, May 19th at 12:00p...
04/19/2026

Join us at the Museum for our annual Friends of the Historical Museum Appreciation Lunch on Tuesday, May 19th at 12:00pm.

Take a break in your day to recognize the wonderful work all our volunteers have put in over the last year.

The meeting and lunch will be held in the DeVore Auditorium; all Museum Volunteers are invited!

RSVPs requested- Call 316-265-9314 or e-mail Michelle at [email protected]

Not a volunteer yet? Get more information at https://www.wichitahistory.org/support/volunteer/

Thank you for all your hard work, Cathy!
04/15/2026

Thank you for all your hard work, Cathy!

Congratulations to this week's DeVaughn James Injury Lawyers Pay It Forward recipient Cathy McElroy a volunteer at the Wichita Sedg. County Historical Museum.

02/24/2026

Black Sunday – April 14, 1935 – is an unforgettable moment in history. The photographs from that day of the dust storm in southwest Kansas made headlines across America. How did Kansans respond to this challenging moment in history? Using eyewitness accounts and photographs, this presentation explores the impact and the legacy of the drought and the “Dust Bowl” on life in Kansas during the 1930s and beyond.

Join us at the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum on Wednesday, February 25th, 2026 for Senior Wednesday - Life in Kansas During the Dust Bowl.

Doors open at 9:30am
Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Historical Museum
Program starts at 10am
Tour 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.

01/27/2026

We're only a couple of weeks away from this annual event!

Come join in on the toe-tapping, funny bone-tickling, great time as we celebrate 165 years of statehood!

Sunday- February 1st at 2pm - Kansas Day Celebration!

01/27/2026
01/09/2026

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204 S Main Street
Wichita, KS
67202

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