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Museums in Wichita

Wichita has some great Museums to visit and Museums are a great way to get out of the house to learn about history. By attending these museums, I have listed, you’re not only supporting the building and their preservation, but you are supporting the community. Who knows, maybe you’ll find out something you didn’t know about Wichita, art, planes, or the Indian tribe that Wichita was named after.

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Here is a list of some of the Musumes Wichita has to offer: 

Museums in Wichita

Wichita Art Museum

WOTC Pro Tip for the Best Deal: New in 2023 the permanent collection is NOW FREE!

  • Hours:
    • Tuesday – Saturday: 10am – 5pm (Saturdays are FREE)
    • Sunday: Noon – 5pm
    • Monday: Closed
  • Guided Tours:
    • Docent-led tours must be scheduled three weeks in advance
    • Student Groups: no admission charge, self-guided or docent-led, K-12 visits tailored
      and lasts about one hour
  • Address: 1400 Museum Blvd., Wichita, KS 67203
    For More Information visit their website HERE

Click HERE to learn more about their FREE admission to the Permanent Collection 

Exploration Place:

WOTC Pro Tip for the Best Deal: 

  • 10% Military Discount
  • 10% discount on memberships for seniors (65+)
  • 10% discount for educators in the Explore Store with ID or proof of employment
  • AAA members get BOGO on museum exhibit admission tickets of equal or lesser
    value. Must show AAA card.
  • Hours:
    • Monday – Wednesday: 10am – 5pm
    • Thursday: 10am – 8pm
    • Friday – Sunday: 10am – 5pm
    • Open Christmas Eve & Closed Christmas Day
  • Admission (All-Access Pass):
    • Children 2 and Under: Free
    • Youth 3-11: $15
    • Ages 12-64: $20
    • Seniors (65+): $15
  • Address:
    • 300 N. Mclean Blvd., Wichita, Kansas 67203
  • For More Information: visit their website HERE

Old Cowtown Museum

WOTC Pro Tip for the Best Deal:

  • Old Cowtown has FREE admission on Sunday through October 2022
  • They typically have a memberships deal in September
  • Wear comfortable walking shoes and the average visit is 2 hours
  • Hours (Winter Season: Nov 1 – Apr 1):
    • Monday: Closed
    • Tuesday – Saturday: 10am – 5pm
    • Sunday: Closed
    • Last admission sold one hour before closing
  • Admission:
    • Kids 4 and Under: Free
    • Kids 5-11: $6
    • Youth 12-17: $7
    • Seniors 62+: $8
    • Adults 18-61: $9
  • Guided Tours:
    • Scheduled in advance by calling (316)350-332
  • Address:
    – 1865 W. Museum Blvd., Wichita, KS 67203
  • For More Information: Visit their website here

Kansas Aviation Museum

Check out our updated article on the Kansas Aviation Museum Deals & Discounts here

WOTC Pro Tip for the Best Deal:

  • Wingman Tuesday: BOGO Free
  • Golden Wednesday: 50% Off Seniors
  • Squadron Thursday: Families are $25
  • Friday: Little Aviators (Children 1-12 PLUS one adult per child gets in FREE) (10am-
    noon) *We highly recommend it!!

They have discounts for AAA, Military, Aviation Employees and Seniors! Make sure to ask!!

  • Hours:
    • Monday: Closed
    • Tuesday – Saturday: 10am – 5pm
    • Sunday: Noon – 5pm
    • Closed 4 th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas (Eve & Day), New Year’s (Eve & Day), andEaster
  • Admission:
    • Adults: $10
    • Seniors (55+): $8
    • Children 4-12: $6
    • Children 3 and Under: Free
  • Guided Tours:
    • Schedule in advance and fill out a form here 
  • Address:

Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum

WOTC Pro Tip for the Best Deal: they have Free admission every Sunday

  • Hours:
    • Tuesday – Friday: 11am – 4pm
    • Saturday & Sunday: 1pm – 5pm
    • Monday: Closed
    • Holidays: Closed
  •  Admission:
    • Adults: $5
    • Children 6-12: $2
    • Children 6 and Under: Free
  • Guided Tours:
  • Schedule in advance by contacting (316)265-9314 or tours@wichitahistory.org
  • Address:
    •  204 S. Main St, Wichita, KS 67202
  • For More Information: Visit their website here

Great Plains Transportation Museum

  • Hours:
    • April – October:
      – Saturday: 9am – 4pm
      – Sunday: 1pm – 4pm
    • November – March:
      – Saturday: 9am – 4pm
      – Sunday: Closed
  • Admission:
      • Children 3 and Under: Free
      • Youth 4-12: $4
      • Adults 13 and Older: $7
  • Guided Tours:
    • Schedule in advance by calling (316)263-0944
  • Address:
  •  700 E. Douglas, Wichita, KS 67202
  • For More Information: Visit their website here 

Museum of World Treasures

  • Hours:
    • Monday – Saturday: 10am-5pm
    • Sunday: Noon-5pm
    • Closed: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter
  • Admission:
    • Adults: $9.95
    • Seniors 65+: $8.95
    • Youth 4-12: $7.95
    • Children 3 and Under: Free
    • Family Day Pass (2 adults/2youth): $32.95
    • Family Day Pass + Adult: +$8.95
    • Family Day Pass + Youth: +$6.95
  • Guided Tours:
    • Available Monday – Friday: 10am- 5pm. Find the tour request form here
    • Extended Adult Highlight Tour: $8 per person/$120 minimum +tax (up to 90
      minutes)
    • Self-Guided Adult Tour $8 per person/$80 minimum +tax
    • $50 per group of 30 or less
  • Address: 835 E. 1 st Street, Wichita, KS 67202
    For More Information: Visit their website here 

Mid-America All-Indian Museum

WOTC Pro Tip for the Best Deal:

– Military with ID: $5
– Students 13+ with ID: $5

  • Hours:
    • Tuesday – Saturday: 10am-4pm
    • Monday: Closed
    • Sunday: Closed
    • Holidays: Closed
  • Admission:
    • Adults: $7
    • Seniors 55+: $5
    • Children 6-12: $3
    • Children 6 and Under: Free
  • Guided Tours:
    • Contact for prices and schedule in advance at (316)350-3345 or MConine@wichita.gov
  • Address:
    • 650 N. Seneca St., Wichita, KS 67203
  • For More Information: Visit their website here

The Kansas African American Museum

  • Hours:
    • Tuesday – Friday: 10am-5pm
    • Saturday: 10am-4pm
    • Monday: Closed
    • Sunday: Closed
    • Holidays: Closed
  • Admission:
    •  Adults: $6
    • Seniors 55+: $5
    • Youth (Grades 6-12): $4
    • Children (Grades K-5): $3
  • Groups:
    • Call for group rates (20 or more) (316)262-7651
  • Address:
    •  601 N Water St., Wichita, KS 67203
  • For More Information: Visit their website here 

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