Film Premiere: “Where the Cottonwoods Grow”
Krehbiel Auditorium at Bethel College 300 E 27th St, NORTH NEWTON, KS, United StatesJoin 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, resilience, and cultural identity. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for youth (ages […]
First Saturday Bird Walk
Kauffman Museum 27th & Main St., North Newton, KS, United StatesOur 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 but not required. Children accompanied by an adult are welcome but should […]
Uncle Carl’s Camp: Let’s Play Prairie Animals
Kauffman Museum 27th & Main St., North Newton, KS, United StatesJune 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 spend time outside as well as inside, so come […]
Uncle Carl’s Camp: A Day in the Life of a Bug
Kauffman Museum 27th & Main St., North Newton, KS, United StatesJune 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 creatures often […]
Uncle Carl’s Camp: Watercolor My World 1
Kauffman Museum 27th & Main St., North Newton, KS, United StatesJune 30-July 3, 9 a.m.-11:00 a.m. | Age: 6 to 8 (Completed Grade K-2) Explore a variety of techniques for working with watercolors. Campers will use objects from Kauffman Museum exhibits as subjects for their artwork. Come paint your world! Application deadline: June 27 Maximum enrollment: 16 $70 per museum member / $85 per non-member […]
First Saturday Bird Walk
Kauffman Museum 27th & Main St., North Newton, KS, United StatesOur 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 summer weather. Binoculars and a bird book are recommended but not required. Children accompanied by an adult are welcome but should be […]
Uncle Carl’s Camp: Watercolor My World 2
Kauffman Museum 27th & Main St., North Newton, KS, United StatesJuly 7-11, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. | Age: 9 to 12 (Completed Grade 3-6) Discover a variety of techniques for working with watercolors. Drawing from observation, campers will use nature and objects from the museum exhibits as subjects for their artwork. Come paint your world! Application deadline: July 3 Maximum enrollment: 16 $70 per museum member […]
First Saturday Bird Count
Kauffman Museum 27th & Main St., North Newton, KS, United StatesOur 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 summer weather. Binoculars and a bird book are recommended but not required. Children accompanied by an adult are welcome but should be […]
First Saturday Bird Walk
Kauffman Museum 27th & Main St., North Newton, KS, United StatesOur 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 fall weather. Binoculars and a bird book are recommended but not required. Children accompanied by an adult are welcome but should […]
First Saturday Bird Walk
Kauffman Museum 27th & Main St., North Newton, KS, United StatesOur 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 required. Children accompanied by an adult are welcome but should be […]