Feel like you've traveled back in time at this museum, where costumed actors recreate the lifestyle of a cattle town from the 1870s. This sprawling museum is designed as a working town complete with residential houses, an industrial area, a farm and various other elements that comprised a town back in the day. Well-thought-out re-enactments of scenes from daily life make this an interesting attraction for kids as well as adults. The Hunter Area, Drovers Camp, DeVore Farm and the Industrial Area are some of the prominent living exhibits of the museum. In addition to this, the Empire Hall showcases an extensive collection of historical artifacts. The gift shop on site has unique souvenirs and tours are available.
Learn about Wichita's history, as well as that of the surrounding area at The Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum. Over four floors of exhibits, you'll discover interesting facts about the city from past centuries. "The Spirit of Wichita" is an exhibit showcasing the history if the city through the early 20th Century, including the Dust Bowl. Located in a building that once served as city hall, this attraction is steeped in history - a must visit for anyone hoping to learn about the area's rich past.
The mission at Exploration Place is to make learning about science fun and interesting for kids and adults alike. Exhibits are creative and interactive, like the Big Mouth, where you can walk up to a huge, anatomically correct replica of the human mouth and learn about teeth, gums and good oral hygiene. There's plenty of rental space available here for meetings or a special event. Kids love birthday parties here!
Inaugurated in 1901, McAdams Park has delighted the families of Wichita for over a century. A verdant oasis of the city, the park has several well-paved paths covered with a canopy of trees making it perfect for a morning run or an evening stroll. The park's carefully-manicured landscapes are perfect for bringing a picnic, while the ball diamonds and tennis courts are ideal for local matches and tournaments.
The Kansas Aviation Museum provides a detailed, interesting information about Kansas aviation. You can stroll through and look at 40 aircrafts and engines or browse through the archive containing books, photographs and other artifacts and documents associated with aviation.