March 1, 2013
Rachel and her family outside the Cadbury factory in Birmingham, England Have you been to our Coffee with the Curator program? This morning we had a delicious presentation by Marketing Assistant Rachel Stanley on the history of Cadbury chocolate. Rachel chose to give a presentation on Cadbury because of the chocolate's...
February 20, 2013
Now, more than ever, it is important to remember the history of the Cold War. The Museum of World Treasures a has a piece of the Berlin Wall on display. Why is the Berlin Wall displayed next to our dinosaurs?... Good question! We would love to have this piece of history on...
February 19, 2013
Wesley Boyle, 2012 Volunteer of the Year We are pleased to announce Wesley Boyle as our 2012 Volunteer of the Year! Wesley started volunteering at the Museum in October, 2011, and he received his award at the annual Christmas Party held at the home of Board Chairman Bill Williams. Wesley,...
February 15, 2013
This Laughing Buddha weighs two and a half TONS! Have you been in to the Museum to see our redesigned exhibit, Transcend: Religious and Royal Art of Asia? On Saturday, Nov. 17, 2013 the Museum of World Treasures opened its newest exhibit, Transcend, to the public. In the past few...
February 12, 2013
Look, we're on television! Did you see us on KWCH Ch. 12 this morning? Here's a photo of our fantastic Education Director, Jillian Overstake-Forsberg getting ready to go LIVE. She was nervous but she did a great job. Watch the interview HERE. Jillian went on air to talk about...
February 8, 2013
This interesting artifact is found in the Museum of World Treasures' Pre-Hispanic exhibit, Treasures from the Grave, and dates back to the Jivaro culture of Ecuador. Does it look impossibly small to be authentic, at only a few inches tall? The Jivaro tribe is most commonly connected to the practice of head shrinking....
February 8, 2013
Where else in Wichita can you experience a trip through time and discover an incredible collection of fossils, dinosaurs, mummies and more? At the Museum of World Treasures, our mission is to provide a gateway to the past which educates, entertains, and inspires lifelong learning. Here at the Museum we...
February 6, 2013
Did you know kids and scouts can spend a night at the Museum? The overnight trips called "Camp-Ins" give kids the opportunity to learn about history in a fun and unique way. For scouts, the planned activities help to earn badges and pins. Last week a group of Boyscouts stayed the night...
February 4, 2013
We have exciting news! This spring the Museum of World Treasures celebrates 12 years of existence and 10 years of operating within the Farm & Art Market building in downtown Wichita. Although the Museum was founded in 2001 it took about two years to relocate to its current location. We have grown tremendously...