Wichita
Kansas
Wichita Art Museum
Nestled in the heart of the Museums on the River district just five minutes from downtown in the Riverside neighborhood, the Wichita Art Museum is home to a nationally renowned collection of American art. As the largest art museum in the state of Kansas, the Wichita Art Museum houses one of the country’s finest collections of American art, spanning three centuries of painting, sculpture, works on paper, and decorative arts. Masterpieces by Mary Cassatt, Winslow Homer, Horace Pippin, Edward Hopper, and Charles M. Russell are among the nearly 7,000 works in the permanent collection. Additionally, an important and expanding glass collection is a significant component to the overall collection.
The Museum features a family-friendly interactive area called The Living Room where visitors can create their own works of art; a unique Museum Store featuring one-of-a-kind jewelry, and a selection of children’s gifts and work by area artists.We hope to see you at the Museum soon!
Mission:
The mission of the Wichita Art Museum is to be a viable and energetic home for creative dialogue and community interaction with superb American art.
Upcoming Events at Wichita Art Museum
Exhibition - Robert Peterson: Somewhere In America
Exhibition - Robert Peterson: Somewhere In America
Exhibition - Robert Peterson: Somewhere In America
Exhibition - Robert Peterson: Somewhere In America
Exhibition - Robert Peterson: Somewhere In America
Exhibition - Robert Peterson: Somewhere In America
Exhibition - Robert Peterson: Somewhere In America
Exhibition - Robert Peterson: Somewhere In America
Exhibition - Robert Peterson: Somewhere In America
Exhibition - Robert Peterson: Somewhere In America
Exhibition - Robert Peterson: Somewhere In America
Exhibition - Robert Peterson: Somewhere In America
Exhibition - Robert Peterson: Somewhere In America
Exhibition - Robert Peterson: Somewhere In America
Exhibition - Robert Peterson: Somewhere In America
Recent News
Exhibition - Robert Peterson: Somewhere In America at Wichita Art Museum
In his portraits, contemporary artist Robert Peterson renders African American life beautifully and joyfully, rejecting stereotypes to celebrate the “Black experience as [he] knows it.” The artist’s first major museum exhibition,…
Read More »Exhibition - Making American Artists: Stories from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, 1776–1976 at Wichita Art Museum
Making American Artists: Stories from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, 1776–1976 presents 74 of the most acclaimed and recognizable works of American art, which have played a demonstrable role in shaping conversations about the…
Read More »Wichita Art Museum New Year, New Art and Events
January 5, 2024 HAPPY SNOW DAY! Escape the chill and find warmth in our galleries filled with inspiring art. Let the snow outside add an extra touch of magic to your museum experience. Plan Your Visit SLOW LOOKING IN (IM)PERMANENT January…
Read More »Wichita Art Museum Will Seek New Director/CEO To Sustain And Accelerate Positive Community Impact; Anne Kraybill Will Lead Prominent National Arts Foundation
The Wichita Art Museum announced today that WAM Director/CEO Anne Kraybill will become CEO of Art Bridges Foundation, chaired, and founded by philanthropist Alice Walton to expand access to art. Kraybill’s departure was announced by Lou…
Read More »The Wichita Art Museum Announces a Dynamic and Diverse 2024 Exhibition Lineup of Iconic American Artworks and Artists
The Wichita Art Museum announces a dynamic and diverse 2024 exhibition lineup, bringing some of the most iconic American artworks and artists to the region. WICHITA, KS -- Wichita Art Museum (Wichita, KS) 2024 begins with 200 years of American art…
Read More »Wichita Art Museum Recipient Of 'Access For All' Funding
– Wichita Art Museum (Wichita, KS) joins an expansive list of museums across the nation including Howard University Gallery of Arts (Washington, D.C.); San Diego Museum of Art (San Diego, CA); and Whitney Museum of American Art (New York, NY)…
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