Here are links to lesson plans and activities to go along with the museum’s “Adventure in Time” videos posted on YouTube. There is also information on Teacher Passes which provide free Museum Visits to students and their families.
Remote Learning School Tour Video Playlist
VIDEO 1 – Introduction to the Historical Museum for Students – A quick look at the Museum. What are Museums?
VIDEO 2 – Wichita, the Magic City – How our city began.
VIDEOS 3 & 4 – Bison on the Plains, part 1 & part 2 – The importance of the Bison.
VIDEO 5 – Child’s World – Everyone starts as a child: How was it different for children 100 years ago? How was it the same?
For additional educational content & ideas visit the Sedgwick County Image Archive (https://sedgwickcountyhistory.org/) and the Wichita Photo Archives (www.wichitaphotos.org).
Teacher Issued Family Pass Instructions:
Students and their families may visit the Museum at no charge when a teacher issues a Teacher Pass. If printing is not an option- teachers simply send an email to the student/family from their school provided email address stating the following:
Subject line: “TEACHER’S PASS” –
In body of email state:
School Name –
Class/Grade Level –
Parent or Guardian’s Contact Information –
Student’s First Name-
With this request & information: Please admit [students 1st name] and their guests with this Teacher’s Pass. Call in advance to schedule. Museum Hours: T-F 11am – 4pm, Sat & Sun 1-5pm, 204 S. Main, Wichita, Kansas 316-265-9314 or tours@wichitahistory.org
This email (or a similar form) must be printed out and given to the Museum’s Admissions Staff on arrival; a call or email to the Museum for reservations is recommended in advance of the visit.