by kauffmanmuseum | Mar 29, 2021 | News
Kauffman Museum COVID-19 protocols and procedures. During business hours staff and volunteers will wear masks in public areas and in the common workroom. Each day prior to opening, front desk staff will sanitize and wipe down surfaces. Plexiglass barriers have been...
by Austin Prouty | Sep 12, 2021
Please register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kauffman-museum-association-annual-meeting-2021-tickets-168749848339 The meeting will include recognition of outgoing board members, introduction of new board members, affirmation of new officers, and a summary of the...
by Austin Prouty | Sep 4, 2021
Kauffman Museum normally offers a First Saturday Bird Walk. Beginning at 9:30 on September 4, the monthly walk will include poetry in an event sponsored by Humanities Kansas. Leaders Megan Kaminski and Molly Zahn, who both teach at the University of Kansas in...
by Austin Prouty | Aug 29, 2021
Sunday, August 29, 3:00, virtual presentation “Disparities in Tobacco Marketing and Use: a historical look at how tobacco was marketed and to whom” by Lorrie Kessler, Harvey County Health Department. Kessler will discuss how and why large tobacco companies have...
by Austin Prouty | Jul 29, 2021
Vapes: Marketing an Addiction will open at Kauffman Museum on July 29 with a Grand Open House from 2:00-6:00. Vapes examines what we know about e-cigarettes–the new alternative to smoking. The exhibition tells three intertwining stories: the rise and fall of cigarette...
by Austin Prouty | Jun 1, 2021
Uncle Carl’s Camp is designed for discovery, exploration & creativity. Come explore new and old worlds with us! Trash and Treasure | June 1-4, 9:00-12:00 | Age 9 to 12 (or completed grade 3-6) Watercolor My World 1 | June 7-9, 9:00-11:00 | Age 6 to 8 (or...
by Austin Prouty | May 2, 2021
Celebrate spring and enjoy Low German Mennonite food culture with FaspBox, faspa in a box from Kauffman Museum! Faspa is a light, evening meal consisting of bread, meat, jam, butter and cheese. Register by April 26, 2021 to take part in this exciting event and receive...
by Austin Prouty | Apr 24, 2021
Community participants will walk (or bike) to seven of the eight stations along the concrete North Newton trail from Kansas Avenue to Chisholm Trail park (north of Kauffman Museum). At each station they can stop to learn about local history and get a card stamped....
by rschrag | Jan 30, 2021
A Celebrate Kansas Day! Event: Join us online for the free virtual presentation, “The Immigrants Who Built Newton: One Spike at a Time” by Jenny Masias. Masias will elaborate on the history, important contributions, and crucial economic role that Mexican...
by rschrag | Jan 30, 2021
Celebrate Kansas Day! at Kauffman Museum. Celebrate our state’s birthday with this free Kansas Day event at Kauffman Museum! This year’s theme is, “Cultural Crossroads: Our Stories, Our Foods” to celebrate our vibrant community of makers! Kansas Day activities...
