The best museums in Wichita in September 2025

These are the top 10 best museums in Wichita, United States, ranked by their rating and popularity in 2025. Click a museum for more information about the museum, including visitor information, exhibitions and reviews.

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Looking for the best museums in Wichita? These are the best ones:

  1. Exploration Place - Science and Discovery Center1

    Exploration Place - Science and Discovery Center

     Wichita, KS
    Exploration Place is a science museum situated on the west side of the Arkansas River in the Delano neighborhood of Wichita, Kansas, United States. This location offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore various scientific exhibits while enjoying the scenic views of the Arkansas River.
  2. Museum of World Treasures2

    Museum of World Treasures

     Wichita, KS
    The Museum of World Treasures, located in Wichita, Kansas, is a world history museum. It offers a diverse collection of artifacts from different eras and fields of interest, making it a unique destination for history enthusiasts. The museum is not limited to a particular era or subject, providing a wide range of exhibits that cater to various interests.
  3. Indian Center Museum3

    Indian Center Museum

     Wichita, KS
    The Mid-America All-Indian Center is a unique museum in the United States, dedicated to the history and culture of Native Americans. It is located in a picturesque setting along the Arkansas River in the Riverside neighborhood of Wichita, Kansas. This museum is the only facility in the state of Kansas that is solely dedicated to American Indian culture, making it a unique destination for those interested in learning more about this important aspect of American history.
  4. Great Plains Transportation Museum4

    Great Plains Transportation Museum

     Wichita, KS
    The Great Plains Transportation Museum (GPTM) is a transportation museum situated in the heart of Wichita, the largest city in the US state of Kansas. It offers a unique opportunity for visitors to explore the history of transportation in the region, with a particular focus on the railway industry.
  5. Kansas Aviation Museum5

    Kansas Aviation Museum

     Wichita, KS
    The Kansas Aviation Museum is situated in Wichita, Kansas, near 31st South and George Washington Blvd. This location is easily accessible and provides a convenient destination for tourists interested in aviation history.
  6. Allen - Lambe House Museum6

    Allen - Lambe House Museum

     Wichita, KS
    The Allen House, also known as the Henry J. Allen House and the Allen–Lambe House, is a significant architectural landmark in Wichita, Kansas. It was designed by the renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright in 1915 for the former Kansas Governor Henry Justin Allen and his wife, Elsie. This Prairie Style home is a testament to Wright's innovative design principles and his influence on American architecture.
  7. Sedgwick County Zoo7

    Sedgwick County Zoo

     Wichita, KS
    The Sedgwick County Zoo, located in Wichita, Kansas, is an AZA-accredited wildlife park and a major attraction. It is recognized both nationally and internationally for its support of conservation programs and successful breeding of rare and endangered species.
  8. Old Cowtown Museum8

    Old Cowtown Museum

     Wichita, KS
    The Old Cowtown Museum is a recognized history museum situated in Wichita, Kansas, United States. Its location is conveniently next to the Arkansas River in the heart of Wichita, making it easily accessible for visitors.
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    Kansas Firefighters Museum

     Wichita, KS
  10. Botanica the Wichita Gardens10

    Botanica the Wichita Gardens

     Wichita, KS
    Botanica, The Wichita Gardens, offers a diverse range of gardens for visitors to enjoy. These include an aquatic collection, a butterfly garden with a 2,880 square foot butterfly house that features pansy exhibits during the winter, a greenhouse for tropical plants, and a juniper collection with more than 30 types of junipers. There is also a peony collection with 104 cultivars, a rock garden with sedum and sempervivum, a rose garden with over 350 rose plants, a sensory garden, a Shakespearean garden, and woodlands with various types of trees and plants. Additionally, there is a Xeriscape demonstration garden.

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