KMUW Community Calendar

Children ages 0-6 will develop literacy skills through active listening, singing, movement, and sharing a love of stories in a group setting. Please note this program will not take place on 10/12 at the Alford location.

Final Day to Sign Up for the 2026-2027 Teens Through Time Program!

Join us for the 3rd year of this fun program at the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum! Come together to learn about how a museum operates and plan your own teen night event at the Museum!

This group meets once a month starting in October, with an event organized by them in April! This is a great opportunity and résumé builder for students who need volunteer hours, want to learn more about museums, or are history enthusiasts.

Please let any high school students you think would be interested know about the chance to participate! We would be happy to email a flyer by request, or CLICK HERE to download a printable PDF.

Anyone interested in this fun yet educational opportunity should email our Lead Educator, Samantha Carter, at edu@wichitahistory.org by October 5th. Please don’t hesitate to email or call the Museum (316-265-9314) with any questions!

Drop in on the first Monday of each month from 6:00 to 7:00 PM for a fun craft you can make and take home! For preschoolers and a parent or caregiver. For ages 3-6.

Enjoy your freedom to read freely? Join us for a book discussion about a recent target of book banning. Call (316) 261-8500 or visit wichitalibrary.org/events to register.

Derby Arts Council: Veteran Art Show at the Derby Public Library

The exhibit is set to run Aug. 31 through Oct. 22 and will collect works from veteran artists across all mediums (fiber arts, photography, painting, metalwork, etc.) to be shown in the Gathering Space Gallery and display case at the library entrance.

As part of the exhibit, there will be awards up for grabs, with Aug. 4 the deadline to submit entries. There will also be a public reception — and awards presentation — for the exhibit on Sept. 18.

Join us for a special event to view USD259 K-12 students’ artwork on display at the Wichita Art Museum! Exhibition on Display: September 19 – November 29, 2026

Submission to the USD259 Student Art Gallery is coordinated by Wichita Public Schools. Entries are selected by participating teachers, and individual students should contact their teacher for participation details.

Children ages 3-6 will develop literacy skills through active listening, singing, movement, and sharing a love of stories in a group setting. Please note this program will not take place on 11/11 at the Westlink location.

Children ages 2 and under will develop a love of learning as they sing, dance, and enjoy simple stories. Caregivers will learn tips to encourage their child's early learning development. Please note this program will not take place on 11/27 at the Advanced Learning Library.

Children ages 2 and under will develop a love of learning as they sing, dance, and enjoy simple stories. Caregivers will learn tips to encourage their child's early learning development.

It's never too early to start your child's love of learning! Music, rhymes, activities, and stories for caregivers and babies aged birth to 18 months. Please note this program will not take place on 11/26 at the Westlink location.

Art is not only for Art Museums. If a picture is worth a thousand words, it stands to reason that art can tell us a lot about the times and place where it was produced. Local history museums exist to explore time and place.

Featuring works from C.A. Seward, John Noble, Edmund Davison, Birger Sandzen, Bruce McGrew, and more!

On view on the Historical Museum's 3rd Floor, throughout 2026 as part of the ongoing Lois Kay Walls visual art exhibition series produced by the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum.

Be the first to visit this new exhibition during the First Friday opening on April 3, 2026.

Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum

204 S Main St; Wichita, KS 67202
Tues-Fri 11am-4pm

Sat & Sun 1pm-5pm
$5 Adults, $2 Children, Free on Sundays

Join us for a discussion! Books to be discussed are: September: "The Dutch House" by Ann Patchett, October: "The Professor and the Madman" by Simon Winchester, November: "Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail" by Cheryl Strayed, December: This month's meeting will not include a book discussion. The book selected for discussion, will be available to check out at the Evergreen Branch Library one month before the program.

Learn about what is needed to protect your personal computer and its content. Also, find out how to recognize scams and stay safe on the Internet. Call (316) 261-8500 or visit wichitalibrary.org/events to register.

Celebrate your freedom to read during Banned Books Week by making and proudly wearing a one-of-a-kind button created by you. Come and go.