Wichita Art Museum

Wichita Art Museum Mission: The Wichita Art Museum connects people, ideas, and art through remarkable experiences. Purchases help to support WAM’s educational programs and events.
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Located in the Museums on the River District near Downtown Wichita, the Wichita Art museum brings people, ideas and American art together to enrich lives and build community. WAM's remarkable collection, boasting over 10,000 pieces, encapsulates the essence of American artistic heritage. Discover Dale Chihuly's mesmerizing installations—the enchanting "Persian Seaform" at the entrance and the dazz

ling "Confetti Chandelier" in the Great Hall. Explore the monumental "Living History" sculpture by Beth Lipman. Bring home a fabulous find from WAM from our curated selection of gifts available at the Museum Store. Admission is free, excluding special exhibitions ($12 for adults/seniors; FREE for students with ID and youth under 18). Don't miss the Museum Store! Immerse yourself in American artistry and explore the vibrant heart of Wichita's art scene at the Wichita Art Museum.

05/30/2026

Una exhibición que representa la diversidad latina en Estados Unidos

05/29/2026

◆ ‘Collidoscope: de la Torre Brothers Retro-Perspective’ Opening Saturday, May 30 | 10 AM - 5 PM | $12 Exhibition fee | Free for WAM Members | Celebration events are free to the public! ◆

This national touring exhibition of artworks by some of the most impressive and innovative glass artists working today: brothers Einar and Jamex de la Torre is coming to WAM this weekend. This exhibition displays intricate blown glass and mixed media sculptures, and they are incredible!

Opening Day Celebrating Collidoscope: de la Torre Brothers Retroperspective
◆ 1:00 PM Celebrate the opening day of Collidoscope with a performance by Wichita-based Matachines dance group La Sagrada Familia, whose brilliant colors, meticulous formations, and interconnected movement echo the de la Torre brother’s art.
◆ 1:30 – 2:15 PM Spanish-language artists talk
◆ 2:30- 3:15 PM English-language artists talk
Hear from the artists, in their own words, about how they collide pop-culture references and history into glossy surfaces, dazzling imagery, and food for thought. In both Spanish- and English-language talks, the artists will explore the many multiples—nationalities, cultures, and media—at the heart of their creative process.

◆ Exhibition tickets: https://wam.org/whats-on/exhibitions/collidoscope-de-la-torre-brother-retro-perspective/

‘Collidoscope: de la Torre Brothers Retro-Perspective’ was organized by The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture of the Riverside Art Museum and the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino. It was curated by Selene Preciado. 2026 WAM exhibitions and public programs are generously supported by the Downing Foundation. All museum exhibitions receive generous support from the Friends of the Wichita Art Museum and the City of Wichita.

◆ This Sunday, May 31st, anyone with a Riverfest Button can enjoy free access to WAM's newest exhibition, "Collidoscope:...
05/28/2026

◆ This Sunday, May 31st, anyone with a Riverfest Button can enjoy free access to WAM's newest exhibition, "Collidoscope: de le Torre Brothers Retro-Perspective"!
◆ Reminder: Wichita Art Museum is a participant in FestQuest! By visiting at least eight participating organizations from May 29th through June 6th, you will be eligible to win a $1,000 prize. To be entered into the drawing, you will need to scan a QR code at each location you visit and provide your contact information!

◆ Visit WAM this weekend to expand your Riverfest experience!

◆ Don't miss this week's WAM Nights events! ◆ Join us for live music with the Bella Dolce String Quartet from the Wichit...
05/27/2026

◆ Don't miss this week's WAM Nights events! ◆ Join us for live music with the Bella Dolce String Quartet from the Wichita Symphony Orchestra in the Farha Great Hall, and the Teen Workshop: Models & Mocktails, where Stella Hankins of Bella Bonita Designs will guide you through sketching live fashion models in their Y2K best.
◆ Two events, one night; this Friday, twice as much fun will be had at WAM Nights!
◆ 6 - 8 PM | Free | Bring a friend!

Opening Saturday, May 30. ‘Collidoscope: de la Torre Brothers Retro-Perspective’. This national touring exhibition of ar...
05/23/2026

Opening Saturday, May 30. ‘Collidoscope: de la Torre Brothers Retro-Perspective’. This national touring exhibition of artworks by some of the most impressive and innovative glass artists working today: brothers Einar and Jamex de la Torre is coming to WAM this weekend. This exhibition displays intricate blown glass and mixed media sculptures, and they are incredible!

‘Collidoscope: de la Torre Brothers Retro-Perspective’ was organized by The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture of the Riverside Art Museum and the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino. It was curated by Selene Preciado.

2026 WAM exhibitions and public programs are generously supported by the Downing Foundation. All museum exhibitions receive generous support from the Friends of the Wichita Art Museum and the City of Wichita.

05/23/2026

I flew to Wichita, Kansas to dive into Florida’s Paradise Park, the “colored only” Florida attraction owned by Silver Springs, via Safer Waters: Picturing Black Recreation at Midcentury, the latest exhibit by award-winning artist Stephen Towns.

WAM Camp: Summer Break is approaching! Make new friends, explore artmaking, and discover pop culture and history at WAM ...
05/23/2026

WAM Camp: Summer Break is approaching! Make new friends, explore artmaking, and discover pop culture and history at WAM Camp.
◆ Open to Children 6 to 12 years old
◆ June 17th - August 7th | Wednesday - Friday | 1 - 4 PM
◆ Sessions: $30/child, $20/child for WAM Members (e-mail [email protected] to receive your discount code)
◆ Advanced Registration required

Register today: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/hafck/event/wamcampsummer2026/

◆ Tonight at WAM Nights, join Texas Fashion Collection Director Dr. Annette Becker on an exploration of American womanho...
05/22/2026

◆ Tonight at WAM Nights, join Texas Fashion Collection Director Dr. Annette Becker on an exploration of American womanhood, as represented through artwork on view in current WAM exhibitions. ◆ As we near the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, our country reflects on the many ways American identity has been constructed. Art often represents those identities. Representations of silhouette, textile, and type of garment can recall specific clothing, while artistic intervention offer windows into how those garments constructed and challenged identities.
◆ 6:30 - 8 PM | Free event
◆ Location: Wooden Lecture Hall
◆ Organized by Friends of the Wichita Art Museum

The Wichita Art Museum is honored to participate in the Blue Star Museums program, offering free admission to our specia...
05/21/2026

The Wichita Art Museum is honored to participate in the Blue Star Museums program, offering free admission to our special exhibitions for active-duty military personnel and their families. Please present one of the following ID forms at the admissions desk:
◆ Geneva Convention common access card (CAC)
◆ DD Form 1173 ID card (dependent ID)
◆ DD Form 1173-1 ID card

Program runs from Armed Forces Day, May 16, 2026, through Labor Day, September 7, 2026.

Address

1400 Museum Boulevard
Wichita, KS
67203

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 9pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+13162684921

Website

http://linktr.ee/wichitaartmuseum

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