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Kauffman Museum will hire a Collections Manager to oversee collections management, build donor relationships, and support curatorial and educational initiatives.
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
Film Premiere: “Where the Cottonwoods Grow”
Join Kauffman Museum at Krehbiel Auditorium on Bethel College campus for the American premier of "Where the Cottonwoods Grow," a Canadian film commemorating the migration of Mennonites from South Russia to Manitoba in the 1870s, bringing to life stories of loss,...
First 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 early summer weather. Binoculars and a bird book are recommended...
Uncle Carl’s Camp: Let’s Play Prairie Animals
June 9-13, 9 a.m.-11 a.m. | Age: 4 to 5 (not yet in kindergarten) Let’s play, sing and read about prairie animals! We’ll learn about the buffalo, Western Meadowlark, honeybee and more. What do these animals like to eat? How do they move? Let’s explore together.We’ll...
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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Across from the main campus of
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