March 24, 2021
Written by: Amy Emerson --- When I was in middle school, I struggled to keep up with the subject of history. In my easily distracted mind, history class seemed like a big fuzzy blur of random dates, names, and events that, for the most part, I couldn’t grasp. No history...
March 11, 2021
Mary, Queen of Scots was perhaps best known for the role she played in Scotland’s royal history. You may already know that her actions in politics and marriage sparked rebellion among Scottish nobles, or that she died by beheading after being accused of complicity. Read on to discover 10 dramatic...
February 19, 2021
You might’ve heard about our 3,000-year-old Egyptian mummies, 3-inch tall shrunken (human) head, or our iconic Tyrannosaurus Rex, "Ivan." But did you know about these lesser-known Museum objects — all of which are currently on display in Wichita, Kansas at the Museum of World Treasures? 1. A...
February 12, 2021
You may recognize this vibrant view off the coast of the Santorini Islands in Greece from a 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle, computer desktop display, or even a friend’s Instagram travels. Peering into this scene of bliss and tranquility, you may be surprised to learn that thousands of years ago, these same...
January 28, 2021
Today in history, January 29, 1892, animator Walt Disney started work as an artist with the Kansas City Slide Company for $40 a week. Many believe that the history of animation begins and ends with Walt Disney. With the establishment of Pixar Studios, as well as milestones in animation like...
November 19, 2020
This blog entry is the third in our series, "My Most Incredible Experience(s) In Arts & Culture Spaces." ----- Growing up, Danielle Wetzel always loved art and art culture. In fact, her earliest memory of visiting museums took place in Dallas, Texas, when she was just 7 years old. Wetzel grew...
November 5, 2020
This blog entry is the second in our series, "My Most Incredible Experience(s) In Arts & Culture Spaces." Written by Amy Emerson ---- Ever since I was little, my mom has instilled in me a comfort in — and longing to — create. She built a kid-sized art studio for my...
October 23, 2020
Written by Kristin Martin As I sit down to type this list, I allow myself to sink into the space in my heart filled with happy memories created in museums. I've collected these memories mostly during the last six years I've worked at the Museum of World Treasures. I’m...
October 9, 2020
In a post-Covid world, arts and cultural organizations are more important than ever. We're eager to continue sharing the reflections we've received from you — our community — about how spaces like museums, zoos, nature centers, and more have kept you grounded, inspired, and creative. We warmly welcome Madison McCollum...
September 25, 2020
It's no secret that arts and culture organizations all over the world have taken a financial hit due to the pandemic. That's why we've started the important discussion of how spaces like museums, zoos, and science centers (to name a few) are not only an integral part of our shared communities, but...