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For several days in 1970, Lawrence held its breath as government and law enforcement clamped down on unrest. Experience this tumultuous time in a fiftieth anniversary exhibit... details>>
6/14/2019 12:00:00 PM | Manhattan, KS
Dream With Da Vinci
Da Vinci was a dreamer and an inventor. Math, science and art are highlighted in this interactive, hands-on exhibit. Catapults, parachutes, and a hang glider are some of the inventions guests will find. Guests can add their own creativity and ideas, explore engineering and flight, and see how Da Vinci’s inventions contributed to modern technology. The exhibit created by Curious Kids' Museum encourages creativity and exploration with STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and math)....details >>
6/14/2019 1:00:00 PM | Kansas City, MO
Quilt Exhibit from the Collection of Tammy Reid
On display: beautiful Harris-Kearney House quilts from the 19th century. The featured exhibitor is Mrs. Tammy Reid, the wife of Andy Reid, the head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs. Tammy has been collecting quilts from across the country for many years and will share a sampling of her collected quilts that contain vibrant colors, historic patterns and one-of-a kind designs. Special reception on May 17....details >>
6/14/2019 6:30:00 PM | Topeka, KS
Museum After Hours - Politics on the Platform: Woman Suffrage at the Chautauqua By Sarah Bell
This presentation will examine how women engaged in political activism at the Chautauqua, particularly suffrage and temperance, and how this early movement laid the groundwork for contemporary issues of feminism and gender equality. The League of Women Voters will host a voter registration booth from 5 until 6:30 p.m., while the Kansas Museum of History is open for half price admission. The Museum Store is also open until 6:30 p.m....details >>
