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Wichita, Kansas

The Lowell D. Holmes Museum of Anthropology at Wichita State University seeks to broaden and enhance knowledge of the world's diverse cultures, their histories, and their people.

Museum collections focus on Pacific Rim cultures, including Japan, Korea, China, and Southeast Asia; the American Southwest; Mesoamerica; and Andean South America. Other cultures, prehistoric and physical anthropology, and topical displays occupy the corridor cases including clothing, pottery, tools, and archaeological artifacts.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Aley Mansion

The Aley Mansion was built in 1887 by William Henry Sternberg and is notable for its high-style Queen Anne Architecture. The home's prior occupants and history is well documented as are the works of W.H. Sternberg who not only built the Aley Mansion but built buildings across the country (

Wichita, KS Historic Homes

Great Plains Transportation Museum

The Great Plains Transportation Museum, GPTM, displays a wide assortment of railroad equipment, artifacts and memorabilia. The two largest displays are the Santa Fe steam locomotive #3768 and the Santa Fe FP45 diesel #93

Wichita, KS Museums

Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum

A distinctive local landmark, Wichita's 1892 City Hall building is home to the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum. Known as the "Palace of the Plains," the building is one of the city'

Wichita, KS Museums

The Orpheum Theatre

The Orpheum Theatre in Wichita, Kansas represents one of the finest remaining examples of atmospheric school of theatre architecture which was developed during the first part of the 1900's. There were two major schools of design:

Wichita, KS Theatres

Historic Sternberg Mansion

Wichita's first historic property, the Historic Sternberg Mansion was built for the areas most prolific builder and all at a time in the late 1800

Wichita, KS Historic Homes

Things to do near Wichita, KS

Wichita Ghost Tour

Everything Goes in Wichita! Reflects the goings on in Wichita in 1872! A booming cow town as a result of the Chisolm Trail, W...

Auburn Hills Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...

Cheney Hunting & Wildlife Area

The wildlife area provides public hunting during open seasons. Primary game species are pheasant, quail, rabbit, waterfowl, d...

Crestview Country Club -North

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 1 days...