KMUW Community Calendar

Join fellow book lovers for an introverted reading hour! Conversation is optional. Bring a book or borrow one of ours.

Learn basic hand sewing skills as you create a squishable stuffed pumpkin or jack-o-lantern. Call (316) 261-8500 or visit wichitalibrary.org/events to register. For ages 12-17.

Kids ages 6-14 will develop Pokémon skills in our friendly, inclusive space. No prior experience required! Pick up a free ticket half an hour before the program for entry.

The mid-terms are near. Drop by Evergreen between October 15 and November 2nd and cast a vote for your favorite book character. For ages 4-11.

This self-guided exhibit explores U.S. immigration through documents, maps, and images, sharing stories of people who came by force or choice and how they shaped the nation.

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

Admission to the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum is free to the public on Sundays!

Since 2022, we have received a generous gift from the Ruth Spooner Stone Charitable Trust, INTRUST Bank to make this possible. Visit us in Downtown Wichita and EXPLORE LOCAL HISTORY in one of America’s finest museums, occupying the original City of Wichita's 1890 City Hall.

Come experience dozens of exhibits featuring thousands of artifacts illuminating our unique local history.

Visit the Museum Store for interesting books and other local souvenirs and gift items.

Regular Hours
Tuesday – Friday 11am-4pm
Saturday – Sunday 1-5pm.

Regular admission:
$5 for adults
$2 for children
Free every Sunday!
Members are always free

Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums

Foiled 20th Anniversary World Tour | Presented by Alt 107.3
In 2026 Blue October, the Houston, Texas-born, multi-platinum group will begin a year-long celebration honoring the 20th anniversary release of Foiled, the platinum-selling album (2006) that opened the door to the hearts of audiences around the world.

The mid-terms are near. Drop by Evergreen between October 15 and November 2nd and cast a vote for your favorite book character. For ages 4-11.

This self-guided exhibit explores U.S. immigration through documents, maps, and images, sharing stories of people who came by force or choice and how they shaped the nation.

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.

Parents/caregivers with children 12-36 months old will enjoy a weekly play session attended by community resource specialists to answer your questions about child development. Space is limited; registration is required for each adult/child pair. Call (316) 261-8500 or visit wichitalibrary.org/events to register. (Registration is for the entire 5 week series of workshops.)

Join us for a discussion! Books to be discussed are: September:"Devouring" by James R Benn, October: "Marlow Murder Club" by Robert Thorogood, November: "Closed Casket" by Sophie Hannah, December: Christmas Mysteries by Various Authors.

The mid-terms are near. Drop by Evergreen between October 15 and November 2nd and cast a vote for your favorite book character. For ages 4-11.