Dec 09 Wednesday
Join us for stories and songs before bedtime. Don't forget to dress in your jammies and bring along your favorite stuffed toy for snuggles and fun! For children ages 3-8 and their families.
Dec 10 Thursday
Waddle on in for a puppet show featuring our favorite flightless cold weather friends-- Penguins! Best for ages 3-6, but families of all ages welcome.
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 67202Tues-Fri 11am-4pm
Sat & Sun 1pm-5pm$5 Adults, $2 Children, Free on Sundays
Join our monthly Teen Creative Writing Club where we'll share ideas, try creative prompts, and explore different styles of writing in a fun and relaxed setting. For ages 12-17.
Dec 11 Friday
In three sessions, we'll have activities blending art, mindfulness, and self-expression. We invite people of all ages to join us as nurture mental wellness through creativity. Call (316) 261-8500 or visit wichitalibrary.org/events to register.
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.
Make this the Christmas they’ll never forget with NUTCRACKER!
Magical Christmas Ballet. Experience the largest Nutcracker production in North America — a breathtaking holiday spectacle featuring world-class international dancers, gravity-defying acrobatics, magnificent costumes, and towering puppets. Set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score, this grand production transforms the stage into an unforgettable celebration of the season — one your family will treasure for years to come. Get tickets now at nutcracker.com!
Dec 12 Saturday
Learn about the Library's Bambu P1S 3D printer and how to use the Bambu Studio slicer software to adjust settings to optimize prints. Must have intermediate keyboard and mouse skills. Call (316) 261-8500 or visit wichitalibrary.org/events to register.
Craft your own romance novel from start to finish over six sessions! Develop your book and receive tips, tricks, and feedback from a romance writer. A notebook, snacks, and drinks will be provided. Call (316) 261-8500 or visit wichitalibrary.org/events to register.
Dungeons and Dragons is a Tabletop Roleplaying game that has captivated the imaginations of players for over 50 years. Whether you've played before or this is your first time, come play!
Paint the edges of books using stencils provided by the Library. Feel free to bring your own book or spruce up a donated book to give as a gift during the winter holiday season.
Dec 13 Sunday
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 HoursTuesday – Friday 11am-4pmSaturday – Sunday 1-5pm.
Regular admission:$5 for adults$2 for childrenFree every Sunday!Members are always free
Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums