When most people think about Wichita, Kansas, they probably don’t think about all of the interesting historical activities and opportunities to learn more about history that the city has to offer. Most people probably don’t realize just how much historical significance Wichita is associated with. The truth is that there’s a lot of interesting history in the city, and there are venues that offer insights into the history of the world as a whole.
Step back into history with these three Wichita experiences.
Museum of World Treasures
The Museum of World Treasures is unlike most other museums you’ve likely ever visited. While many museums focus on significant history for a local or regional area, the Museum of World Treasures is all about world history. You’ll find exhibits from a wide range of topics, including:
- Natural history
- Military history from multiple significant countries and wars
- American history
- World civilizations
Whether you’re interested in ancient fossils, the World Wars, the truth about the founding of the United States, or Ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt, there’s something here that practically everybody will find interesting. The best part is that many of the exhibits at the Museum of World Treasures are free for viewing by the general public.
Exploration Place
Exploration Place is a one-stop shop for natural-history lovers and science fanatics alike. It’s mainly geared toward children, but that doesn’t mean adults can’t enjoy their time here as well. In fact, if you’re interested in getting in touch with your inner child while learning some things you never knew, this is the place for you. You’ll likely be interested to learn that Kansas has pretty close ties to the history of archeology and that fossils from some of the most well-known dinosaurs in the world have been found very close by.
Old Cow Town Museum
One thing many people do likely think of when Kansas comes to mind is the Wild West era. Kansas was a pretty significant place during the frontier days, and the Old Cow Town Museum is a fun and educational tribute to the days when the area was originally occupied by early settlers and frontiersmen. Here, you’ll be able to learn all about early-American settlements on the frontier by stepping back in time and experiencing the life firsthand.
Go horseback riding, participate in a pie-eating contest, and learn about the struggles that early frontier settlers faced every day in ways you never thought possible. If you’re a fan of the Wild West, the Old Cow Town Museum is one place you definitely don’t want to miss out on. It’s not free but, at a maximum of $9 per person, this is one trip that’s more than affordable for the entire family.
There’s a lot more to see and do in Wichita than you probably realize. Check out these three fun and informative experiences as a great starting point, and then head out and forge your own trail. You’ll be surprised at what you can see and learn along the way.
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