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Discovering the World’s Hidden Treasures: Museum of World Treasures Turns 20

April 26, 2023

Join us in celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Museum of World Treasures in Wichita! Discover the hidden cultural gems that have been preserved in the Johnson-Frazier building for two decades and learn how the museum has earned its name as the 'Museum of World Treasures.' View our special celebration...

Museum of World Treasures Presents One-Night-Only Exhibit for New Spring Fundraiser The MOWT Gala

April 13, 2023

Nonprofit Celebrates 20 Years in Old Town with Formal, Art Nouveau Themed Event Wichita, Kansas April 13, 2023— Museum of World Treasures (MOWT) is thrilled to announce The MOWT Gala, a formal fundraiser featuring a one-night-only exhibit named "Cabinet of Curiosities." This event will take guests on an exclusive journey...

Kansas Folktales, Railroads Lectures Free at Museum of World Treasures in March

February 22, 2023

Humanities kansas sponsors lectures about railroads, kansas legends Wichita, KS – Museum of World Treasures in will host “Railroaded: The Industry That Shaped Kansas” and “Kansas Legends and Folktales” this March in partnership with Humanities Kansas. “Railroaded” will be presented by Leo Oliva at 1:30pm on Wednesday, March 1. “Kansas...

Wichita Princesses Grace Museum of World Treasures’ $5 Customer Appreciation Day This Saturday

August 4, 2022

Wichita, Kansas August 4, 2022 — This Saturday, August 6, two performers from local entertainment business Wichita Princesses will be at Museum of World Treasures from 1pm-3pm for meet and greet, photos, and autographs. Visits with the princesses are included with $5 admission to Museum of World Treasures’ annual Customer...

Vikings Skits and Games To Escort Attendees to the Realm of the Gods During “Night of Treasures: Party in Asgard” Event at Museum of World Treasures

July 8, 2022

VIP event tickets include hilarious original Viking “reenactments,” dinner, open bar, a signature cocktail in a commemorative glass, Norse trivia, appetizers and desserts, wine pull, raffle, and much more! Museum of World Treasures will host its annual “Night of Treasures” fundraiser on Saturday, July 23, 2022. This year’s theme is...

Museum of World Treasures Closed Monday Following Old Town Fire: Smoke Damage Caused By Fire Outside Former Heroes Location

May 2, 2022

Wichita, Kansas May 2, 2022— The Museum of World Treasures is unexpectedly closed today, Monday, May 2nd, 2022, to complete restoration following a fire outside the building last night. At 6:30pm on Sunday night, Museum staff received fire alarm notifications and the fire department was dispatched. Upon entering the building,...

Co-Founder of Museum of World Treasures, Dr. Jon Kardatzke Passes Away at 85

February 25, 2022

Wichita, Kansas, February 25, 2022—Dr. Jon Kardatzke, co-founder of Museum of World Treasures in Wichita, KS, passed away this morning. His memorial service of celebration will be Saturday, April 9 at 2pm at Central Community Church at 6100 W Maple Street, Wichita, Kansas 67209. The family has set up memorials with...

Collections & Exhibits Manager Expands Back To Two Positions

November 17, 2021

Following the departure of Collections and Exhibits Manager Jordan Adams, the Museum of World Treasures is excited to again offer both the Collections Manager and Exhibit Manager positions as individual professional roles. Following the beginning of COVID-19 crisis, the exhibits professional position merged with the collections professional position. Museum staff...

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