Storytime: “The Quilt” by Ann Jonas
Children and caregivers enjoy Storytime in the Galleries with new books each month.
Free event. No reservations required.
Events
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WAM Nights: ART ON A FRIDAY: Talk with TK Smith
Join cultural historian TK Smith for a public talk on the use of “self taught” to describe contemporary artists—including Robert Peterson, whose exhibition "Somewhere in America" is currently on view at WAM—without formal training. Smith is Curator, Arts of Africa and the African Diaspora at the Michael C. Carlos Museum at Emory University. Smith is the editor of the forthcoming Somewhere in America exhibition catalogue.
5:30 PM – VIP Happy Hour: $30 general public/$20 members. Includes admission to exhibition. RSVP by 10/25 | 6:30 PM – Talk with TK Smith: Free and open to the public. Exhibition tickets sold separately.
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Ponder. This.—Poetry Unchained
Join us for an afternoon of poetry, art, and music presented by Ponder. This. Poetry Unchained is a series of events featuring poetry written by individuals who are incarcerated and performed by Ponder. This. poets.
$15 public/$5 for WAM members | Includes admission to "Robert Peterson: Somewhere in America."
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Senior Wednesday: Curator Talk | David Plowden: By the Wayside
Senior Wednesdays are informational and entertaining sessions designed for active seniors ages 55 & older.
$2 general public; FREE for WAM Members
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Gallery Opening and Artist Talk: ARTISTS A PLUS B: TWINVERSE
Gallery Opening. This exhibition features the collaborative work of twin artists (A+B), who explore the multifaceted dimensions of twinship through TWIN-SIZED diptychs.
FREE | Open to the Public | No RSVP Required
Murdock Mixology with Artist-Activists Guerrilla Girls
Available to Murdock Members
WAM Nights: Spanish Night | Noche de español
Friends University students and local community groups bring the Museum to life for Spanish Night!
Free. No reservations required | Gratuita. No es necesario reservar.
WAM Nights: Noche de español
¡Los estudiantes de la Universidad Friends dan vida al museo en la Noche Española!
Gratuita. No es necesario reservar.
WAM Nights: College Night
College Students! Enjoy a free evening with programming, music and art making led by college students: ◆ FREE EXHIBITION PASS ◆ LIVE MUSIC ◆ CASH BAR (21+) ◆ ART MAKING & DRAWING
FREE | Open to the public
Friends of WAM Mini Used Book Sale – November 2024
Find your next great read at the Friends of WAM Mini Used Book Sale
Free admission, bring $ for some books!
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Closed Thanksgiving Day
The Wichita Art Museum will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. We wish you all a joyful holiday and look forward to welcoming you back on Friday from 10 AM to 9 PM!
Closed for a private event
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WAM Nights: Pop-up Bar & Conversation Starters – “Robert Peterson: Somewhere in America”
Gather with friends to enjoy music and drinks, then visit the featured exhibition "Robert Peterson: Somewhere in America"
Exhibition ticket is required $12 | Free to: WAM Members. Youth 18 & Under. College Students (w/ID)
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Senior Wednesday: Holiday Party
Senior Wednesdays are informational and entertaining sessions designed for active seniors ages 55 & older.
$2 general public; FREE for WAM Members
Storytime: “Perfect Square” by Michael Hall
Children and caregivers enjoy Storytime in the Galleries with new books each month.
Free event. No reservations required.
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Drop-in Artmaking for Adults: Festive Wrapping Paper and Gift Tags
Unwind and explore your creative side by making your own festive wrapping paper and gift tags in this free, informal program. No artistic skill necessary and no reservations required! Bring a friend, get a drink from the bar, and drop by anytime between 6 and 8 pm.
Free event. No reservations required.
Family Artventure: Holiday Open House
Celebrate the season with fun and festive activities throughout the museum. Meet and snap a photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Santa’s elves and one of his reindeer will be here too! Be entertained by holiday performances including choirs, dancers, and storytelling. Make your own work of art to take home, and enjoy FREE admission to our featured exhibition "Robert Peterson: Somewhere in America".
FREE | Open to the public
Family Artventure: “Robert Peterson: Somewhere in America” Exhibition FREE Admission Day and Holiday Open House
Enjoy FREE admission to our featured exhibition Robert Peterson: Somewhere in America and celebrate the season with fun and festive activities throughout the museum. Be entertained by holiday performances, including choirs, dancers, and storytelling. Meet and snap a photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Santa’s elves and one of his reindeer will be here too! Make your own work of art to take home.
FREE | Open to the public
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WAM Nights: Artist Talk—Go for a Walk and Listen
Gather with friends to enjoy live music and drinks, then visit the featured exhibition "Robert Peterson: Somewhere in America"
FREE | Open to the Public
ELF: An Interactive Screening (21+ Event)
Grab your best friend and their best friend who likes candy corn! Buddy is back! Tickets available now. Limited seats.
WAM Night: Stitch Circle
Enjoy an informal evening of creativity and conversation hosted by artist Christince Vumai. Cash Bar. Drop in anytime between 6 and 8 pm.
Free admission
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Closed Christmas Eve
The Wichita Art Museum will be closed on Christmas Eve. We wish you a joyful holiday and look forward to welcoming you back on Thursday, December 26, from 10 AM to 5 PM!
Closed for the holiday
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Closed Christmas Day
The Wichita Art Museum will be closed on Christmas. We wish you a joyful holiday and look forward to welcoming you back on Thursday, December 26, from 10 AM to 5 PM!
Closed for the holiday
A Special Holiday Gift to Our Community
From December 26–29, we invite you to enjoy free admission to the extraordinary exhibition, "Robert Peterson: Somewhere in America."
Free. No reservations required | Gratuita. No es necesario reservar.
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Kids Night Out: Pajama-WAM!
Parents, let your kids play at the Museum and enjoy all the fun of a sleepover without any of the sleeping! Wear your PJs and bring your favorite stuffed companion to enjoy a kids-only evening of pizza, games, and hands-on exploration.
$35 per child for Museum Members; $40 per child for General Public | Recommended for ages 6-10 | RSVP Required
WAM Nights: Drop-in Coloring for Adults
Bring a friend, get a drink from the bar, and unwind with a custom-designed coloring sheet inspired by the exhibition "Robert Peterson: Somewhere in America".
Free admission
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Closed on New Year’s Day
We are closed on New Year’s Day.
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Senior Wednesday: Closed on New Year’s
We are closed on New Year’s. We look forward to seeing you at the next Senior Wednesday on February 5, 2025.
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Storytime: “Mirror Mirror”: A Book of Reverso Poems by Marilyn Singer
Children and caregivers enjoy Storytime in the Galleries with new books each month.
Free event. No reservations required.
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WAM Nights: Sketching in the Galleries
Grab your sketchbook or borrow ours and let your creativity flow at WAM’s free, drop-in sketching session with the talented artist Karis Hawley!
Free. No reservations required. Art supplies provided.
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Closed Today
We are closed today
Museum Store closed for inventory
Museum Store closed for inventory
Notice: Class Rescheduled- YogaTime | January: Lunar New Year
Notice: Class Rescheduled- -- Bring your little one to WAM for a free, playful yoga experience! Held every second Friday, the class is led by Christince Vumai (200-ERYT), combining yoga, art, and fun.
Free event. No reservations required.
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Adjusted Hours and Event Cancellations
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Adjusted Hours and Event Cancellations
Friends of WAM Mini Used Book Sale – January 18
Find your next great read at the Friends of WAM Mini Used Book Sale
Free admission, bring $ for some books!
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WAM Nights: CLOSED for a private event
Our museum will close at 5 PM on Friday, January 24, for a private event.
Closed for a private event
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“Anila Quayyum Agha: Interwoven” Exhibition Opening Day
"Anila Quayyum Agha: Interwoven" Exhibition Opening Day
Ticketed | Open to the public
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“Anila Quayyum Agha: Interwoven” Members Only Exhibition Opening Celebration
Exclusive Members-Only Event: Celebrate the Opening of "Anila Quayyum Agha: Interwoven" with an Artist and Curator Conversation
FREE | WAM Members only.
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WAM Nights: Evening for Educators
Mix and mingle with other K-College educators, learn about what’s new at WAM, and enjoy free admission to see the "Anila Quayyum Agha: Interwoven" exhibition.
Free with Teacher's ID. Register in advance.
WAM Nights: Pop-Up Bar and Gallery Hosts—”Anila Quayyum Agha: Interwoven”
Gather with friends to enjoy drinks at a pop-up bar, then visit the new featured exhibition "Anila Quayyum Agha: Interwoven" when trained gallery hosts are available to share insights and answer questions.
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Senior Wednesday: Artist Talk | ARTISTSAPLUSB: TWINVERSE
Senior Wednesdays are informational and entertaining sessions designed for active seniors ages 55 & older.
$2 general public; FREE for WAM Members
Storytime: “Counting Winter” by Nancy White Carlstrom
Children and caregivers enjoy Storytime in the Galleries with new books each month.
Free event. No reservations required.
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WAM Nights: First Friday Field Trip – Feb 2025
Enjoy Wichita’s First Friday art scene without the hassle of planning and parking!
$30 general public/$25 WAM members
Friends of WAM Mini Used Book Sale – February 8
Find your next great read at the Friends of WAM Mini Used Book Sale
Free admission, bring $ for some books!
YogaTime | February: Colors
Bring your little one to WAM for a free, playful yoga experience! Held every second Friday, the class is led by Christince Vumai (200-ERYT), combining yoga, art, and fun.
Free event. No reservations required.
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WAM Nights: Valentine Edition
Make the Wichita Art Museum your date night destination and immerse yourselves in an unforgettable evening of art, music, and light. With a special two-for-one ticket to "Interwoven", you and your guest can step into a world where light and shadow entwine, creating a mesmerizing experience of reflection and connection.
No RSVP needed—open to all! Enjoy two-for-one admission to "Interwoven".
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We are closed today
WAM Nights: Mason Talbott “Who’s Doing the Looking?” One-Night-Only Installation
Experience the interplay of light and shadow in a one-night installation by local artist Mason Talbott, followed by an artist talk.
FREE | Open to the public | Cash Bar
Ponder. This.—Journey Through Black History
Experience an unforgettable afternoon of poetry, music, and art as WAM curator Dr. Tera Lee Hedrick introduces "Anila Quayyum Agha: Interwoven". Tickets including exhibition admission.
$15 public/$5 for WAM members
WAM Nights: College Night
College Students and Faculty! Enjoy a free evening with programming, music and art making ◆ FREE EXHIBITION PASS ◆ MUSIC ◆ CASH BAR (21+)
FREE admission to "Anila Quayyum Agha: Interwoven" to students and faculty with school ID | Open to the public
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Senior Wednesday: Sketching in the Galleries
Senior Wednesdays are informational and entertaining sessions designed for active seniors ages 55 & older.
$2 general public; FREE for WAM Members
Storytime: “A Color of His Own” by Leo Lionni
Children and caregivers enjoy Storytime in the Galleries with new books each month.
Free event. No reservations required.
USD259 K-12 Student Art Show – Opening Night
Join us for a special evening to view USD259 K-12 student’s artwork on display at the Wichita Art Museum! Exhibition on Display: March 5– April 27, 2025
Free | Open to the public
WAM Nights: Stitch Circle
Join Christine Vumai and guest artist Nina Winter of TISSU Sewing Studio for needlework and embroidery inspired by "Anila Quayyum Agha: Interwoven". ◆ Drop in 6–8 PM; cash bar available.
FREE | Open to the public
YogaTime | March: Circus
Bring your little one to WAM for a free, playful yoga experience! Held every second Friday, the class is led by Christince Vumai (200-ERYT), combining yoga, art, and fun.
Free event. No reservations required.
Friends of WAM Mini Used Book Sale – March 14
Find your next great read at the Friends of WAM Mini Used Book Sale - WAM Nights Edition!
Free admission, bring $ for some books!
WAM Night: Drop-in Art Making for Adults
Drop in for art-making and browse the Friends of WAM Mini Used Book Sale.
Free admission, bring $ for some books!
Friends of WAM Mini Used Book Sale – March 15
Find your next great read at the Friends of WAM Mini Used Book Sale
Free admission, bring $ for some books!
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WAM Camp: Spring Break | Wednesday, March 19: Light and Dark
Take a break from the ordinary and embrace your creativity at WAM! Go on a guided adventure through the galleries to discover works of art, create artwork inspired by WAM’s current exhibitions, and make memories with your friends. Sign up for one day or both!
Wednesday Session: $25/child | $20/child for WAM members
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WAM Camp: Spring Break | Thursday, March 20: Town and Country
Take a break from the ordinary and embrace your creativity at WAM! Go on a guided adventure through the galleries to discover works of art, create artwork inspired by WAM’s current exhibitions, and make memories with your friends. Sign up for one day or both!
Wednesday Session: $25/child | $20/child for WAM members
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WAM Nights. Gallery Closing: TWINVERSE
Gallery Closing. This exhibition features the collaborative work of twin artists (A+B), who explore the multifaceted dimensions of twinship through TWIN-SIZED diptychs.
FREE | Open to the Public | No RSVP Required
“Anila Quayyum Agha: Interwoven” Exhibition FREE Admission
Invite your friends and family to the Wichita Art Museum for free admission day, when everyone can explore the featured exhibition at no cost.
FREE | Open to the public
Family Artventure: “Anila Quayyum Agha: Interwoven” Exhibition FREE Admission
Celebrate WAM’s latest exhibition with a day of free family fun including dance performances, art making, and more!
FREE | Open to the public
WAM Night: Tera Talk—”Anila Quayyum Agha: Interwoven”
Join WAM’s curator Dr. Tera Lee Hedrick for art historical insight into references in the featured exhibition.
Free | Open to the public
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Senior Wednesday: Anila Quayyum Agha: Interwoven
Senior Wednesdays are informational and entertaining sessions designed for active seniors ages 55 & older.
$2 general public; FREE for WAM Members
Storytime: “Ish” by Peter H. Reynolds
Children and caregivers enjoy Storytime in the Galleries with new books each month.
Free event. No reservations required.
WAM Nights: “Get Ya Color On” Drop-in Coloring for Adults
Bring a friend, get a drink from the bar, and unwind with a custom-designed coloring sheet inspired by WAM’s collection.
Free admission
YogaTime | April: Critters
Bring your little one to WAM for a free, playful yoga experience! Held every second Friday, the class is led by Christince Vumai (200-ERYT), combining yoga, art, and fun.
Free event. No reservations required.
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Gallery Opening and Artists’ Talk: Let Me Take You Down
Join us for the opening and artists' talk of This, a photography exhibition by Kendra Cremin, Kelsy Gossett Dennis, and Jennifer Ray. Through their work, the artists explore the tension between inner worlds and reality, inviting viewers to question the illusions they create.
FREE | Open to the Public | No RSVP Required
Friends of WAM Mini Used Book Sale – April 12
Find your next great read at the Friends of WAM Mini Used Book Sale
Free admission, bring $ for some books!
Tight Knit Recovery
Join us at the Wichita Art Museum for an afternoon of crafting, fellowship and recovery.
WAM Nights: Drop-In Adult Art-Making: Pop Art Zines
Join Wichita artist Paris Jane for a drop-in zine-making session inspired by pop art and personal storytelling, inspired by "Pop! Highlights from the Whitney Museum of American Art"—an exhibition featuring bold, culture-shifting works by Roy Lichtenstein, Claes Oldenburg, Robert Indiana, and more.
Storytime: “Please Please the Bees” by Gerald Kelley
Children and caregivers enjoy Storytime in the Galleries with new books each month.
Free event. No reservations required.
WAM Nights: Mindfulness through Looking
Join Christince Vumai for a special evening of mindfulness activities and art immersion. Slow down, breathe, and rediscover the magic in the world around you.
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Senior Wednesday: “Pop! Talk” with Mary Frances Ivey
Senior Wednesdays are informational and entertaining sessions designed for active seniors ages 55 & older.
$2 general public; FREE for WAM Members
YogaTime | May: Weather -10:30 AM
Bring your little one to WAM for a free, playful yoga experience! Held every second Friday, the class is led by Christince Vumai (200-ERYT), combining yoga, art, and fun.
Free event. Reservations required.
YogaTime | May: Weather -11:30 AM
Bring your little one to WAM for a free, playful yoga experience! Held every second Friday, the class is led by Christince Vumai (200-ERYT), combining yoga, art, and fun.
Free event. Reservations required.
WAM Nights: Dancing Docent
Experience art through movement with dance artist Mina Estrada in the gallery. Explore texture, line, space, and story as you learn a short dance inspired by select works of art.
Opening Day: ‘“Homeward to the Prairie I Come”: Gordon Parks Photographs from the Beach Museum of Art’
“Homeward to the Prairie I Come: Gordon Parks Photographs from the Beach Museum of Art” opens today at the Wichita Art Museum. Featuring powerful photographs donated by Parks to Kansas State University, the exhibition offers an intimate look at his iconic work and enduring connection to his Kansas roots.
