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Located in south central Kansas, Wichita is the state's largest city. It lies along the banks of the Arkansas River. The community's attractive neighborhoods, attractions, historic Old Town District, and Western heritage make it a vital visitor destination. Nearby Kechi and Wichita's Old Town District are considered paradise for antique hunters. Annual events include: Wichita River Festival, Fourth of July, Old Sedgwick County Fair, and Old Fashioned Christmas.

Ablah Library Special Collections

Wichita State University

Wichita

Kansas

(316) 689-3590

The university houses collections of rare books and manuscripts which include a Japanese prayer scroll dating from 770 A.D. and the 1662 Blaeu Atlas of the Americas.

Botanica

701 Amidon

Wichita

Kansas

(316) 264-0448

This garden center displays flowers and plants in various settings.

Children's Museum of Wichita

435 S. Water

Wichita

Kansas

(316) 267-2281

The museum offers hands-on exhibits for children to enjoy.

Edwin A. Ulrich Museum of Art

1845 Fairmount St., Wichita State University campus

Wichita

Kansas

(978) 689-3664

There are fifty-eight modern sculptures displayed at the Wichita State University campus and in the museum has 7,500 pieces and also features a large marble and glass mosaic.

Indian Center Museum

650 N. Seneca St.

Wichita

Kansas

(316) 262-5221

Changing exhibits of American Indian heritage, traditions, and culture and there is also the "Keeper of the Plain" kept there and is often used as a symbol for the city of Wichita.

Kansas Aviation Museum

George Washington Blvd.

Wichita

Kansas

(316) 683-9242

The museum displays a musral of Lindbergh's flight decorating the building's facade and planes, aircraft engines, and models.

Lake Afton Public Observatory

25000 W. 39th S. (MacArthur Rd.)

Wichita

Kansas

(316) 794-8995

The observatory holds a 16-ince reflecting telescope, astronomical computer games, and exhibits.

National Society of Tole and Decorative Painters

393 N. McLean Blvd.

Wichita

Kansas

(316) 269-9300

The center diaplays Tole paintings, decorative paintings on tin, and lots more paintings.

Old Cow Town Museum

1871 Sim Park Dr.

Wichita

Kansas

(316) 264-0671

The museum consists of restorations and reproductions of Wichita's first 44 buildings dating from 1865-80.

Omnisphere and Science Center

220 S. Main St.

Wichita

Kansas

(316) 337-9174

The center has planetarium programs on space and astronomy and a museum.

Sedgwick County Zoo

5555 Zoo Blvd.

Wichita

Kansas

(316) 942-2213

The zoo contains over 1,500 animal exhibiting areas are the Children's Farm, the Herpetarium, the African Veldt, the Pampas-Outback, and the Koch Orangutan and Chimpanzee Habitat.

Wichita Art Museum

619 Stackman Dr.

Wichita

Kansas

(316) 268-4921

The art museum contains American paintings and sculptures and the Naftzger collection.

Wichita Center for the Arts

9112 E. Central

Wichita

Kansas

(316) 634-2787

The center has Oriental overtones, an art school, two galleries, and a professional community theater.

Wichita Convention and Visitors Bureau

100 S. Main, Suite 100

Wichita

Kansas

(316) 265-2800

Wichita State University

N. Hillside and 17th sts.

Wichita

Kansas

(316) 978-3233

Some of the campus's highlights include the Corbin Education Center, a collection of outdoor sculptures and over 350 fine arts performances are held there also.

Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum

204 S. Main St.

Wichita

Kansas

(316) 265-9314

The museum is housed in a renovated 1892 former city hall building displaying the area's history from its frontier days.

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