Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum

Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum The local history museum for Wichita and Sedgwick County, Kansas! A world-class local history museum you will love!

Four floors of exhibits celebrating Wichita and Sedgwick County in Wichita's original city hall. Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. Our Vision: To provide a world class Museum experience, advancing the understanding and exploration of the rich historical and cultural heritage of Wichita and Sedgwick County Kansas. Our Mission: The Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum’s mission is

to educate the community and its visitors about local history by collecting, preserving, and interpreting materials reflecting the heritage of Wichita and Sedgwick County. Our Core Values:
Discovery, Creativity, Empathy, Authenticity, Integrity, Service and Collaboration
These values are primary factors guiding the organization’s actions in meeting the mission and fulfilling the vision set for the Museum. By adhering to these simple tenets, the Museum is able to provide experiences which orient the visitor to the past, define the present, and help chart the course for the future. Our Statement of Ethics: The Museum’s policies and procedures are intended to reflect the values in the Code of Ethics for Museums of the American Alliance of Museums and the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum Statement of Ethics.

Thanks to The Derby Informer, for covering both Guitar exhibits happening this fall!• Amplified at Exploration Place• Wi...
09/04/2026

Thanks to The Derby Informer, for covering both Guitar exhibits happening this fall!

• Amplified at Exploration Place
• Wichita Guitar Heroes at Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum

Both are on exhibit through October!

The history of the electric guitar comes to Wichita this fall through two exhibitions. The county will feature “AMPLIFIED” at Exploration Place and “LOCAL GUITAR HEROES” at the Wichita-Sedgwick County

Thanks, Visit Wichita, for including our Heritage Square Concert Series 2026 - Celebrating 50 years of Heritage Square! ...
09/04/2026

Thanks, Visit Wichita, for including our Heritage Square Concert Series 2026 - Celebrating 50 years of Heritage Square! in your Big Events in Wichita Happening in September!

We still have 5 concerts left and look forward to seeing everyone over their lunch breaks or for our special afternoon performance on Saturday the 19th!

Wed, September 9th (12pm): Mariachi Jalisco
Wed, September 16th (12pm) : Intrepid Brass
Sat, September 19th (2pm) : Grandpa Snazzy
Wed, September 23rd (12pm) : The House Band
Sat, September 30th (12pm) : Dear Friends Band

Free Admission
Open to the Public
Inside Heritage Square - Enter through the Museum (204 S Main St)
Doors open 1 hour before

From concerts with big-name performers to arts and festivals, September is packed full of fun events in Wichita for a weekend getaway or family trip.

The Wonderers sound check is underway! See everyone between 12-1pm! Heritage Square Concert Series 2026 - Celebrating 50...
09/02/2026

The Wonderers sound check is underway! See everyone between 12-1pm!

Heritage Square Concert Series 2026 - Celebrating 50 years of Heritage Square!

Just over ONE WEEK left to submit your favorites for Wichita Eagle's Best of Wichita contest! Vote daily at www.votewich...
08/27/2026

Just over ONE WEEK left to submit your favorites for Wichita Eagle's Best of Wichita contest!

Vote daily at www.votewichitaks.com !

We're ONE WEEK away from the first performance in our Heritage Square Concert Series 2026 - Celebrating 50 years of Heri...
08/26/2026

We're ONE WEEK away from the first performance in our Heritage Square Concert Series 2026 - Celebrating 50 years of Heritage Square!

Fill up the square with your coworkers, friends, and family, and bring a sack lunch! We're starting off the series on September 2nd with the local Vintage Rock n Roll band The Wonderers!

Free Admission
Open to the Public
Inside Heritage Square - Enter through the Museum (204 S Main St)
Doors open at 11am
Concert Starts at Noon

We're thrilled to share this exhibit with Exploration Place!
08/26/2026

We're thrilled to share this exhibit with Exploration Place!

08/26/2026

Senior Wednesdays are informational and entertaining sessions, desi...

Learn how the vice of prostitution was controlled (or not) in the early days of Wichita, where the shady ladies could be...
08/25/2026

Learn how the vice of prostitution was controlled (or not) in the early days of Wichita, where the shady ladies could be found, and learn more about a few of the notorious madams and prostitutes like Dixie Lee, Maggie Wood, Cyclone, and Ida May.

Join us at the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum on Wednesday, August 26th as Ann Boll presents Senior Wednesday - Shady Ladies of the Peerless Princess.

204 S Main St; Wichita, KS 67202

Doors open at 9:30am
Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Historical Museum
Program starts at 10am
Tour of a related exhibit within the Historical Museum to follow at 11am

Non-Member Admission Fee – $2

The Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum’s Senior Wednesday programs are made possible through a generous grant from the Charles and Joanne McIlwaine Foundation.

From installation to exhibition, it's been fun collaborating with Exploration Place on our new traveling exhibit "Amplif...
08/25/2026

From installation to exhibition, it's been fun collaborating with Exploration Place on our new traveling exhibit "Amplified."

Celebrate the legendary musicians who brought unforgettable performances to Wichita and helped shape generations of guitar music. Featuring iconic guitars, historic concert photography, and stories behind their local performances, this gallery showcases Wichita’s rich live music history and the artists who inspired generations of fans.

Now on view through November 1st!

Address

204 S Main Street
Wichita, KS
67202

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 4pm
Wednesday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 1pm - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

Telephone

(316) 265-9314

Website

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