Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum, Wichita

Name: Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum
Address: 204 S Main St, Wichita, 67202-3716, United States
Telephone: +1 316-265-9314

#19 among attractions in Wichita

Museum, Specialty museum, History museum, Historical place

Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum

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The Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum is a non-profit 501 organization dedicated to preserving and presenting the local history of Wichita and Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States. It is located at 204 South Main, and east of the former Wichita Public Library. ()

Built: 1889 (135 years ago)Coordinates: 37°41'5"N, 97°20'16"W

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204 S Main StDowntown WichitaWichita 67202-3716 United States

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+1 316-265-9314

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Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Intrust Bank Arena, Exploration Place, The Keeper of the Plains, Lawrence–Dumont Stadium.

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Intrust Bank Arena, Wichita
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Exploration Place, Wichita
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Historical place, Monuments and statues
The Keeper of the Plains, Wichita
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0.5 miSW
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Lawrence–Dumont Stadium, Wichita
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Museum, Art museum
Wichita Art Museum, Wichita
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Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Museum of World Treasures, Wichita
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Great Plains Transportation Museum, Wichita
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Nightlife, Music and shows, Convention center
Century II, Wichita
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Museum, Specialty museum
Kansas Sports Hall of Fame, Wichita
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Prison, Monuments and statues
Sedgwick County Memorial Hall and Soldiers and Sailors Monument, Wichita
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Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Theater
Orpheum Theatre, Wichita
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Which popular attractions are close to Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum?

Nearby attractions include Wichita Public Library, Wichita (2 min walk), Bitting Historic District, Wichita (4 min walk), Century II, Wichita (4 min walk), Wichita City Carnegie Library Building, Wichita (5 min walk).