Grand Opening: The Magic of Things
Kauffman Museum 27th & Main St., North Newton, KS, United StatesKauffman Museum began in 1896 as Bethel College’s teaching collection of “Natural History and American Relics,” housed in its Administration Building. To celebrate the 125th anniversary of collecting at this oldest Mennonite museum in the Americas, former and current staff have selected astonishing artifacts and specimens–most exhibited for the first time–that speak of “The Magic […]
First Saturday Bird Walk – March 2022
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. Binoculars and a bird book are recommended but not required. Children accompanied by an adult are welcome but should be able to remain […]
Sunday-Afternoon-at-the-Museum with Reinhild Kauenhoven Janzen
Join us for "Ritual Markers of Life and Death in Uganda and Taiwan," a Sunday-Afternoon-at-the-Museum program with Reinhild Kauenhoven Janzen. This program is presented as part of "The Magic of Things," a Kauffman Museum special exhibition celebrating the 125th anniversary of collecting at the oldest Mennonite museum in the Americas. View the event recording.
First Saturday Bird Walk – April 2022
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. Binoculars and a bird book are recommended but not required. Children accompanied by an adult are welcome but should be able to remain […]
Sunday-Afternoon-at-the-Museum with John M. Janzen
Kauffman Museum 27th & Main St., North Newton, KS, United StatesJoin us for "Drums or Organ: Contesting Musical Styles in African Christianity," a Sunday-Afternoon-at-the-Museum program with John M. Janzen. This event is presented as part of "The Magic of Things," a Kauffman Museum special exhibition celebrating the 125th anniversary of collecting at the oldest Mennonite museum in the Americas. View the event recording.
Earth Day Falconer Program
Kauffman Museum 27th & Main St., North Newton, KS, United StatesTo celebrate Earth Day and the spring exhibit, “The Magic of Things: 5 Continents, 25 Centuries, 125 Years of Collecting,” Kauffman Museum will host falconer Nate Mathews at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 23 in the museum auditorium. To highlight the natural history area of "The Magic of Things," Mathews will bring a live Bald Eagle […]
Kauffman Museum Strategic Planning Community Focus Group
Newton Recreation Center 415 N Poplar St, Newton, KS, United StatesThis spring, Kauffman Museum will develop an action plan that will move the museum boldly into the 21st century, paving a way forward in our rapidly changing world. Your input as a community member is essential as we work through this process. You are invited to join us on Thursday, April 28 from 6:30 to […]
Faspa: Mennonite Charcuterie
At HomeCelebrate May Day* and enjoy Mennonite Charcuterie! Faspa a light, evening meal of bread, meat, jam, and cheese, traditionally served in Low German Mennonite households Charcuterie an assortment of meats, cheeses, artisan breads, olives, fruits, and nuts served on a board or tile Exclusive Compilation After 4:00 pm on May 1 Kauffman Museum will send […]
First Saturday Bird Walk—May 7, 2022
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. Binoculars and a bird book are recommended but not required. Children accompanied by an adult are welcome but should be able to remain […]
Sunday-Afternoon-at-the-Museum with Rachel Pannabecker and David Kreider
Kauffman Museum 27th & Main St., North Newton, KS, United StatesJoin us for "Collecting for College and Community: Past, Present and Future," a Sunday-Afternoon-at-the-Museum program with Rachel Pannabecker and David Kreider. This program is presented as part of "The Magic of Things," a Kauffman Museum special exhibition celebrating the 125th anniversary of collecting at the oldest Mennonite museum in the Americas. View the event […]