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 […]
Friends of the Museum Sale
Kauffman Museum 27th & Main St., North Newton, KS, United StatesKauffman 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 "Tree of Life" sculpture from Mozambique Makkum Delft blue ceramics 1970s Franciscan “Jamoca” dinner […]
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 […]
Kauffman Museum Annual Meeting
Kauffman Museum 27th & Main St., North Newton, KS, United StatesWe're having a four-for-one event on Sunday, September 21. Plan to join us for our Annual Business Meeting, the ribbon cutting for our newly renovated restrooms, and the grand opening of Voices of Conscience: Peace Witness and the Great War, a traveling exhibit returning to KM for the first time since 2017. In conjunction with […]