Sparked by the 150th anniversary of Mennonites migrating from Russia and Prussia to the central plains of North America and the 500th anniversary of Anabaptism, this special exhibition invites you to reflect on your own family journey and immigration issues today.
Upcoming Events
Annual Meeting and SAAM: “Brief Imperial Russian Sojourn: Lasting Mennonite Memories,” Mark Jantzen, professor of history, Bethel College
More details to come...
Fall Fest Saturday Bird Walk
Our First Saturday Bird Walks depart from the kiosk in the museum parking lot for a mile-and-a-half hike through Chisholm Park and along Sand Creek Trail. Be prepared for some unpaved/steep terrain and fall weather. Binoculars and a bird book are recommended but not...
“Organ Music at Home, Wherever That May Be,” Roseann Penner Kaufman, minister of music, Rainbow Mennonite Church
Organist Roseann Penner Kaufman will perform pieces on the museum's historic cabinet organ, built in 1750 by German master organ builder Teschemacher. Kaufman will play pieces representing the time periods and locations the organ encountered during its move across two...
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
Sunday-Afternoon-at-the-Museum: “Planting Prairie: Restoring Land and History,” Lorna Harder, former Curator of Natural History, Kauffman Museum
August 18, 2024
Sunday-Afternoon-at-the-Museum: “Birds and Birders Connect Kansas to the World,” Stan Senner
May 5, 2024
“Making the World a Better Place for Birds,” Dr. Kim Perez | Sunday-Afternoon-at-the-Museum
April 21, 2024
Murmurations & Exaltations: Birds & Birding in a Changing World
March 2, 2024
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