Hours & Admission
Hours:
Tuesday – Friday 11:00am to 4:00pm
Saturday – Sunday 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Closed Mondays and Holidays - Check Calendar
General Admission:
$5.00 for Adults
$2.00 for Children (Ages 6-12)
Under Age 6 are Free
Parking:
The City of Wichita uses the ParkMobile app, as well as cash/card kiosks, in nearby lots. The rates are typically $1/hour or $5/day. Learn more at ParkWichita.com.
(Exemptions for individuals with handicapped plate or placard)
Find nearby street, lot, and garage parking via the Google map to the right, or visit Downtown Wichita's website for more information.
Free street and lot parking on Sundays!
Public Transportation & Bicycles:
With the Transit Center only a couple of blocks away, both the Q-Line and city buses are a great way to get to the museum! Check out the City's website for more details.
As the city increases bicycling and walkability around town, keep an eye on their maps to find the best bike paths to the Museum!
The Museum has an 8' bike rack alongside the building, located off Main Street, to the right of the entrance doors.
Accessibility:
We are pleased to offer an elevator that provides easy access to all four floors of the museum. For your convenience, there is a ramp entrance located at our William Street doors, complete with a designated street-side loading and unloading zone. We understand the importance of mobility, so we have a manual wheelchair available upon request to assist you during your visit. You will also find accessible bathrooms located on the 3rd floor, including a family restroom near the A Wichita Cottage exhibit.
Free Admission Opportunities:
Admission is free to the public from 1:00 to 5:00 pm every Sunday in 2026 thanks to a gift of the Ruth Spooner Stone Charitable Trust, INTRUST Bank, N.A., Trustee.
We
are a Time Travelers affiliate If you are a Time Traveler, your general admission is free of charge.
Click here to learn more about the Time Travelers Program http://timetravelers.mohistory.org
We are also a proud participant of the Museum’s for All program. This program provides FREE general admission to those receiving food or financial assistance visiting the Museum. Simply present your SNAP EBT card or similar verification at the front desk. Learn more about the Museum’s for All program at: https://museums4all.org/
Wichita resident and library card holder? Check out free admission with Experience Passes at the Wichita Public Library!
Not a Wichita resident? Check with YOUR local library and see if they carry our family passes at their location. If not, have them get in touch with museum@wichitahistory.com, to get started today!
Photography & Bag Policies:
Click here for a PDF of our Museum Photography and Bag Policy.