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Wichita, Kansas

Experience a trip through time at one of the most interesting and exciting museums in America. You'll be amazed and intrigued as you discover our incredible collection of ten real dinosaurs including Woolly Mammoth fossils, six Egyptian Royal Mummies, Crown Jewels and swords of Royalty, an unequaled American Presidents exhibit, a 12 foot 4.5 ton section of the Berlin Wall, an extensive Militaria collection from the Revolutionary War, American Civil War, WW I, WW II, Korea and Vietnam, a Wild West exhibit, Music and Hollywood Stars exhibits, and a superb Sports Hall of Fame. Children will also enjoy the fun activity center including a Moon Walk, Puppet Theater, and large play castle and dungeon.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Kansas Firefighters Museum

Historic Engine House No. 6 - The year is 1910. Imagine a pair of matched fire horses, Tom and Dick, in their stalls, one on each side of the apparatus floor, awaiting their next run. The Armstrong harnesses are hanging from the ceiling in readiness. (The pulleys are still there.)

Wichita, KS Museums

Decorative Arts Collection

One of Wichitašs Museums on the River, the worldwide headquarters of the Society of Decorative Painters houses the Decorative Arts Collection, more than 800 diverse handpainted treasures that represent historical and contemporary decorative painting.

Wichita, KS Arts

The Kansas African American Museum

The heritage of a great people awaits you at the Kansas African American Museum. View thousands of artifacts that reflect the diverse contributions and history of the African culture, including traditional and contemporary African and African American art.

Wichita, KS Museums

Old Town Marketplace

This revitalized historic warehouse district features the charm of turn-of-the-century buildings, brick streets, street lights and boardwalks. Over 200 buisnesses in a ten block area create the largest concentrated shopping, dining and entertainment area in Kansas.

Wichita, KS Historic Districts

Great Plains Transportation Museum

The Great Plains Transportation Museum, GPTM, displays a wide assortment of railroad equipment, artifacts and memorabilia. The two largest displays are the Santa Fe steam locomotive #3768 and the Santa Fe FP45 diesel #93

Wichita, KS Museums

Things to do near Wichita, KS

Cheney Lake Hiking Trails

A newly completed interpertive trail about 1/2 mile in length, called the Spring Creek Nature Trail, is a trail that t...