
Mennonites migrated to the central plains of North America from Russia and Prussia 150 years ago. Explore their stories, the stories of the original peoples of the prairie, and the land they inhabited in the award-winning permanent exhibit, “Of Land and People.”
Upcoming Events
Uncle Carl’s Camp: Ecology Explorers
June 16-20, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. | Age: 9 to 12 (Completed Grade 3-6) Get ready to do some outdoor science on the Kansas prairie! In this very hands-on camp, we’ll explore our home ecosystems through observation, experimentation, and creativity. Find out why our...
Friends of the Museum Sale
Kauffman Museum announces the Friends of the Museum sale of antiques, vintage items and art on Saturday, June 21, 8:00–12:00, at the museum’s front entrance, auditorium and special exhibit gallery. PRICED ITEMS include the following and much more! early 1970s Makonde...
Uncle Carl’s Camp: A Day in the Life of a Bug
June 23-27, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. | Age: 6 to 8 (Completed Grade K-2) Bugs, bugs, and more bugs – come ready to learn about a bug’s life! Each day you will explore bugs through a lesson or a craft. The last day you will build a bug hotel to take home. “The smallest...
Visit Kauffman Museum virtually! Watch, Listen and Learn through videos, podcasts and exhibit interactives.

- Bird Bytes: Bird News from Kauffman Museum
- Of Land & People Audio Stories
- Kauffman Museum videos including our museum design process, ArtiFact Friday, and more!
- Special exhibit virtual tours and exhibit interactives:
- Recent events featured below, or our Kauffman Museum media archive on YouTube
“Galloping Gourmet: The Buffalo Bill Nobody Knows,” Steve Friesen
October 5, 2024
“Organ Music at Home, Wherever That May Be,” Roseann Penner Kaufman
October 5, 2024
“Alps on the Plains: The Life & Work of Emil Kym” – Steve Friesen
October 5, 2024
“Brief Imperial Russian Sojourn: Lasting Mennonite Memories,” Mark Jantzen
September 29, 2024

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