Wichita on the Cheap

Live the Good Life for Less & Never Miss a Deal

Toys of the Future exhibit at Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum

Sharing is caring!

toys of the future collection on display at Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum

The Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum will have a new exhibit on display through the end of the year. Toys of the Future is the stellar and widely celebrated Goldbarth Collection of 20th century “space toys.”

The exhibit will open with a special reception Saturday afternoon, September 22, 2018, from 1-5 p.m. Admission to the museum is FREE for this special opening.

Here’s more information about the exhibit:

During the 20th century, when the future presented itself as a force to be reckoned with, toys took on the challenge; there is no finer example of this than “space toys,” the rockets, saucers, robots and ray guns introduced to children during the 1930s and beyond – the era of Buck Rogers, Flash Gordon, and other gravity-defying, planet hopping heroes. Space themed toys have been universally enjoyed by children around the globe.

The exhibit is made possible in part through the support of Sean & Melissa Conley, Tom & Myra Devlin, Ron O’Callaghan and Scott & Betsy Redler as well as media sponsors: The Wichita Eagle, KSNW – Channel 3, and KMUW radio. The Museum is grateful for their support of this special exhibit and its related programs.

Toys of the Future is a great companion exhibit to Exploration Place’s newest exhibit, Toytopia, and a fun thing to do with the kids over the holidays!

Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum is open six days a week, and admission is quite affordable. This is one of our family’s favorite museums.

Find more things to do downtown on Saturday:

[lotc-locations place=”downtown-wichita” date=”22-09-2018″ span=”+1 day”]

Latest Articles from Wichita on the Cheap:

Football Food and Drinks Specials in Wichita

Football Food and Drinks Specials in Wichita

Football watch party season is in full swing! Whether you’re a KU, K-State, or Chiefs fan, there’s nothing better than cheering on your team with

Museum of World Treasures Homeschool Family Day

Museum of World Treasures Homeschool Family Day

Homeschool families, head over to Wichita's most awesome Museum of World Treasures for its annual Homeschool Family Day 2024. Not only will they have special

Orie’s Garlic Fest at Public at Brickyard

Orie’s Garlic Fest at Public at Brickyard

Calling all garlic lovers!  This is sure to be a pungent festival! Orie's Farm Fresh will be hosting its annual Garlic Fest this year on

Kansas Railfest

Kansas Railfest

The Great Plains Transportation Museum will hold another Kansas Railfest this September. This one-of-a-kind event celebrates the history of railroads in Kansas and beyond and

Prost Octoberfest in Wichita

Prost Octoberfest in Wichita

Prost will be hosting its annual Oktoberfest this Fall! This all-ages event is sure to be fun for the whole family. The staff is usually

Pumpkin Patches in and around Wichita 2024

Pumpkin Patches in and around Wichita 2024

Thank goodness for agricultural tourism in Kansas. Pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and fun farms are all enjoyed outdoors, so go have some fall fun in

Scroll to the top