by Austin Prouty | Jun 12, 2022 | News
Kauffman Museum announces that “The Magic of Things: 5 Continents, 25 Centuries, 125 Years of Collecting” exhibition has been extended through October 9. The display features artifacts and animal specimens that represent the depth and breadth of the...
by kauffmanmuseum | Mar 10, 2022 | News
Kauffman Museum COVID-19 protocols and procedures. Masks are not required at this time. Plexiglass barriers have been installed at the front desk. Museum visitors and shoppers are encouraged to: Use hand sanitizer upon entry. Wear a mask if that is their preference....
by Nathan Bartel | Apr 8, 2026
July 6-10, 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m. | Age: 11 to 14 (Completed Grade 5-8 or above) Campers will make projects a bit more advanced than the beginning class. Projects will be determined based on sewing skill levels of the campers. Projects may include a drawstring shoe bag,...
by Nathan Bartel | Apr 8, 2026
July 6-10, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. | Age: 9 to 11 (Completed Grade 3-5) Have you ever wanted to learn how to sew? You will learn some basic sewing skills and make a few projects to take home. Projects will be completed as time allows and may include a pillow case,...
by Nathan Bartel | Apr 8, 2026
June 29-July 3, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. | Age: 9 to 12 (Completed Grade 3-6) Campers will explore printmaking through the work of Kansas printmakers. Drawing from observation, students will use nature as the subject of their works. Exploring Printmaking 2 will give campers...
by Nathan Bartel | Apr 8, 2026
June 22-26, 9 a.m.-11 a.m. | Age: 6 to 8 (Completed Grade K-2) Campers will explore a variety of simple printmaking techniques. Drawing from observation, students will use nature as the subject of their works. Exploring Printmaking 1 will use the museum’s collection...
by Nathan Bartel | Apr 8, 2026
June 15-19, 9 a.m.-11 a.m. | Age: 4 to 5 (Preschool) Come on a Prairie Pals adventure with us! We will find surprises all around as we learn about animals that make their homes on the prairie. We’ll discover animals that poke their heads out of the ground, animals...
by Nathan Bartel | Apr 8, 2026
June 1-5, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. | Age: 6 to 8 (Completed K-2) The prairie’s a big place, and there’s a lot to explore! We will learn about the mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds, insects and plants that make the prairie such a wonderful place, with a special focus on...
by Nathan Bartel | Apr 8, 2026
Register here! Faspa taken from the German word “vespers,” Faspa is a light evening meal of bread, meat, jam, and cheese, traditionally served in Low German Mennonite households Charcuterie an assortment of meats, cheeses, artisan bread, fruit, and nuts served on a...
by Nathan Bartel | Feb 13, 2026
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 spring weather. Binoculars and a bird book are recommended but not...
by Nathan Bartel | Feb 13, 2026
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 spring weather. Binoculars and a bird book are recommended...
by Nathan Bartel | Feb 12, 2026
Author Carolyn Zeisset will explore the ambiguities of conscientious objection and religious exemption during World War I, and the added complexities of generational identities and socio-economic conditions during that time. Zeisset will also note parallels in her...
