The Wichita Art Museum announced they will now have FREE admission to their permanent collection gallery. This is HUGE news! Visitors will no longer be charged general admission to view artwork in the galleries that showcase WAM’s permanent collection, which the City of Wichita owns.
The Art Museum is located in downtown Wichita. This is a premier attraction but truly a community place where everyone is welcome. They have lots to do and see for youth and adults. Read this article to learn about all the FREE activities and things to do.
The Wichita Art Museum was founded in 1935, and we are lucky to have such a wonderful community attraction in our city. The museum collection includes over 6,000 works of art.
Pro Tip: The Wichita Art Museum has a FREE kid’s space Called PLAY with kids’ crafts, toys, and more.
“The museum’s founder, Louise Caldwell Murdock, wanted Wichita to have an art museum, and her will established the collection of art by American painters and sculptors as a gift to the city. We want every Wichitan to have access to this incredible collection every day the museum is open,” said WAM Director/CEO Anne Kraybill.
Pro Tip: Don’t forget that the Wichita Art Museum is open LATE on Fridays. Visit WAM’s Facebook Page to see what FREE special events or activities are happening.
- We have attended multiple times, and I highly recommend it. This is great for Date Night or the whole family. We took our daughter to the FREE Kids area called PLAY, which is open late on Fridays, and saw an incredible FREE performance in the commons area.
Visitors will no longer pay general admission (previously $10 for adults, $5 for seniors 55+ and $3 for students) to view the museum’s permanent collection galleries. Only the museum’s major, temporary exhibitions will have a special ticket price for adults (children under 18 will always be free).
WAM’s Access-For-All campaign will continue to be supported by Colby Sandlian of Sandlian Realty. Thanks to the endowed fund he created with the Wichita Foundation, admission to major, temporary exhibitions will be just $3 to WAM visitors using EBT cards who participate in SNAP benefits. Mr. Sandlian’s generous donation will also support free admission on one Saturday during each temporary exhibition, which will coincide with the museum’s Family ArtVenture program. – From Wichita Art Museums website.
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Wichita Art Museum Hours: The Wichita Art Museum is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays but open Wednesdays through Sundays and until 9 p.m. on Fridays.
Phone Number: 316-268-4921
Location: 1400 Museum Blvd, Wichita, KS 67203
The first thing you’ll notice as you enter is the gorgeous colorful glass above your head in the entrance. One of the coolest things about that glass? You can walk on it (in your stocking feet) when you head upstairs! It’s really fun for kids and adults alike.
The Wichita Art Museum has permanent exhibits and temporary exhibits.
During the warmer months, they often offer tours of the outdoor art garden and even have some FREE youth events! The Museum also has numerous free or cheap kids’ activities/programs throughout the year, as well as activities for adults and sometimes special activities and events for teens.
Of course, you’ll want to check out the museum website before you go to make sure you know everything you need to in preparation for your visit, and that scheduled events are still happening.
