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Accessibility
Accessibility by WAH noted on website
Visitor tip
The museum itself is housed in Wichita's original 1890 City Hall building, which is beautifully restored and considered an exhibit in its own right—arrive early to fully appreciate the architecture and historical significance of the building
Visitor tip
This museum is best suited for adults and older children; younger kids may engage for about an hour exploring the historic building and vintage items, so manage expectations accordingly when visiting with small children
About Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum
Regional memorabilia in stately digs. This elegant former City Hall building is now home to various historical exhibits of local interest.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Location
- 204 S. Main, Wichita
- Hours
- Tues-Fri 11am-4pm, Sat-Sun 1-5pm
- Highlights
- Wichita history from Native Americans to aviation, electric guitar exhibits
- Special
- Free Admission Sundays; housed in historic 1890 City Hall
What visitors say
The museum was nice and nalstolgic and had fun things to to they had a old time pay phone that works if you dial any number but its a dime to use it and they also had a type writer that worked and you could try it you could also send…
A four story museum in the old city hall highlighting the history of Wichita. Free admission on Sundays as well as free parking on the street in weekends. Features wide variety of exhibits Mandy if which change from time to time. $5…
Well- worth one's time! This gem of a local museum dedicated to the history of the Wichita and its environs in Sedgwick County is well worth the effort to explore. The volunteer staff is friendly, intelligent, and helpful, the museum…
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Did You Know?
- The museum is housed in Wichita's original City Hall building constructed in 1890, which is considered a historic landmark and exhibit in itself with magnificent restoration to its original stately bearing
- Features a unique Spirit of Wichita exhibit dedicated to electric guitar history, reflecting Wichita's cultural significance in music and manufacturing
- Offers free admission on Sundays, making it an accessible cultural resource for the community
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