November 14, 2016
November’s Coffee with the Curator, titled “The First Thanksgiving: Myths & Realities” features Dr. Carolyn Speer Schmidt speaking about the true history of the holiday and explains some of the misconceptions that surround Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is a national holiday celebrated in the United States that originated as a day to...
November 7, 2016
From 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Veterans Day, Friday, November 11, the long awaited, and newest, exhibit Forgotten Heroes: Conflict in Korea, 1951-1953 will be unveiled to the public. Newly donated and never before seen objects from the Museum’s collection will be displayed alongside all new interpretive signs and...
October 24, 2016
In short, no. Though it is often referenced as a sort of Pagan analogue, Samhain has distinct celebratory and cultural differences from Halloween. October is a month generally recognized as a formal entry to autumn; when the leaves start to turn colors, pumpkins patches open to the public, and Halloween...
October 17, 2016
October's Coffee with the Curator at the Museum of World Treasures will introduce the history and modern culture of Mongolia, the "Land of the Blue Sky." Wendell Skinner will present this topic on Wednesday, October 20 at the Museum of World Treasures from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Mongolia is...
September 5, 2016
September's Coffee with the Curator at the Museum of World Treasures will expand upon engineering during the Civil War. Leading up to that event, we will cover some of the basics of the Civil War. The American Civil War continues to be one of the United States' most fascinating periods...
August 29, 2016
What is a Murder Mystery Party? No, no one really dies! Murder mystery events are highly interactive parties, generally dinner parties, that focus on group problem solving to determine which guest was "murdered" and who the "murderer" is among the group. Some events use actors for those roles,...
August 22, 2016
The Museum of World Treasures offers internship (and volunteer) opportunities that provide hands-on educational experiences in one of Wichita's most diverse museums. Interns have the opportunity to receive university credit while building their resume. Learn more about our internship program. One of our interns, Emmy Hollaway, recently wrote a blog about her experiences at the...
August 15, 2016
At times it may seem that everything about Earth's past has been discovered, and that the role of a paleontologist may be or become outmoded. Some may wonder if paleontology is just a fancy name for fossil digging. Well, yes and no. While a bulk of their work involves fossils, their...
August 8, 2016
In 2007, the Tyrannosaurus rex endearingly named “Ivan” was loaned to the Museum of World Treasures. Ivan stands imposingly in the main atrium and is thus one of the first things guests see as they enter the Museum from the gift shop. He is a great source of many guests'...
July 25, 2016
Wichita, home of the Museum of World Treasures, became an official city on July 21, 1870. This past Thursday marked Wichita's 146th birthday. Though Wichita is presently the largest city in the state of Kansas and the 48th largest city in the United States, according the United States Census Bureau,...