TKAAM - The Kansas African American Museum

TKAAM - The Kansas African American Museum

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The Kansas African American Museum endeavors to make the African American experience relevant and resonant to every Kansan. We welcome your enthusiasm.

From an annual MLK Celebration to A Tribute to Trailblazers, we offer something for everyone. Once a month we host a program for seniors called “Senior Wednesday.” The program is typically tied to current exhibits. These days, designed for active seniors in our community, and are a great way to involve them in our history programming. There are great opportunities to volunteer at TKAAM, from a few

08/05/2026

More colors. More styles. More sizes.

Every purchase helps TKAAM preserve and share Kansas African American history.

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08/01/2026

Visit TKAAM today and enjoy a cultural experience for FREE thanks to Bank of America's Museums on Us! Bank of America cardholders will receive free admission by presenting their debit or credit card, along with a photo ID.

🕛 We open in an hour—see you soon!

For details, visit http://go.bofa.com/OnUs

Photos from TKAAM - The Kansas African American Museum's post 07/30/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Senior Wednesday!

We are grateful to Ken Neaderhiser for sharing his research on how K-State integrated into the Big 7 Conference and highlighting the individuals whose courage helped shape history.

We look forward to seeing you at our next Senior Wednesday on September 30!

Preserves: A Kansas Story (A Staged Reading) 07/23/2026

Join us for Preserves: A Kansas Story, a staged reading featuring Wichita's own Micah Ariel Watson, filmmaker, playwright, and creator of the upcoming independent feature film Preserves. The film explores themes of love, family, history, and community while highlighting the rich legacy of African American life and culture in Kansas.

📅 Sunday, July 26, 2026
🕜 2:30 PM
📍 Guild Hall at St. James Episcopal Church

This event is free and open to the public on a first-come, first-served Basis
Be among the first to experience this powerful story in its earliest form and celebrate the people, places, and histories that continue to shape Kansas today.

Reserve your seat today!

Preserves: A Kansas Story (A Staged Reading) Join us for Preserves, a staged reading exploring love, legacy, and the untold stories of Kansas's Black history.

07/22/2026

Happening soon! Hear about a pivotal moment in Kansas State and civil rights history during "The Story of How K-State Integrated the Big 12 Conference," by Ken Neaderhiser next week.

07/17/2026

A beat to welcome you this weekend. See you tomorrow at TKAAM between noon and 4 p.m. to explore our museum!

07/15/2026

It’s that time of the year! 🌻 We are proud to be a 2026 Kansas Sunflower Summer destination. Download the app, start exploring, and make sure to stop by TKAAM.

We can’t wait to see you soon! ☀

Sunflower Summer is a FREE program for Kansas families brought to you by . Learn more at SunflowerSummer.org

07/13/2026

Our Juneteenth Community Celebration would not have been possible without the support of Evergy. Your partnership brought laughter, smiles, connection, and opportunities for our community to engage with history in a memorable way. Thank you!

07/10/2026

This is passion. This is vision. This is community.

In 1917, community members came together, after work and on weekends, to rebuild Calvary Baptist Church with their own hands.

07/08/2026

Join us for our next Senior Wednesday on July 29 (open to all!) for "The Story of How K-State Integrated the Big 12 Conference," by Ken Neaderhiser. Hear how about the athletes and leaders who helped break the Big 7 (now Big 12) Conference's color barrier and shaped both collegiate athletics and civil rights history.

➡️ Open to all members of the community
➡️ Coffee & pastries provided
➡️ Validated parking
➡️ Wheelchair accessible

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601 N Water Street
Wichita, KS
67203

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 12pm - 4pm