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See what else we have to offerRevolutions: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union
In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, Revolutions features artwork from the Wichita Art Museum that explores the ongoing revolutions of American history, from the birth of our nation in the American Revolutionary War, the women’s suffrage movement, the American labor movement, the civil rights era, to special commissions created for America’s bicentennial celebration in 1976.
This exhibition is on view April 4, 2026 – March 25, 2028.
ORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN, created by Santa Fe artists Jennifer and Kevin Box is a monumental outdoor sculpture exhibition. Box takes origami to another level, transforming paper into museum quality metal sculpture through processes he has pioneered in teamwork with foundries, fabrication shops, and his studio staff. The exhibit features Box's own compositions as well as collaborations with world-renowned origami artists Tim Armijo, Te Jui Fu, Beth Johnson, Michael G. LaFosse, and Robert J. Lang. These remarkable artworks feel at home in the wondrous setting of botanical gardens, since paper originates in plant life and origami is make of paper. A personalized audio tour is available on your cell phone so hat you may call in and listen to the artists speak about the work.
Origami, meaning "folding paper" in Japanese, reflects the essence of creativity: making something out of (basically) nothing. Start with a simple square piece of paper. Apply the art of origami, folding the paper in a creative way to produce an elegant object - a soaring bird, gliding plane, galloping pony, floating boat, or an emerging butterfly.
Whether your visit includes exploring the exhibits or catching a show on its own, the Dome theater is a Wichita attraction not to be missed!
Immerse yourself under the soaring 60-foot screen with a 360-degree view and booming surround sound in the largest dome theater in Kansas. Experience first hand why the magnitude of an immersive cinematic journey, developed specifically for the curved complexities of a dome screen, can’t be replicated in a traditional theater setting. The only question is… where do you want the Dome to take you?
"Ripple in Traditions" is a traveling art exhibition featuring BIPOC women and two-spirit artists who interpret how traditions evolve over time. It will be on view at Mid-America All-Indian Museum from March 7 through June 6, 2026. Curated by Carly Treece, Rae Riggs, and Brittany Bendabout of Four Mothers Collective, the show explores generational stories and cultural practices.
It was first presented at Positive Space Tulsa in November 2024, and included diverse mediums like film, paintings, digital art, ceramics, and jewelry.
Finding TITANIC: The Secret Mission
You are about to embark on a top-secret Navy mission to locate and survey two sunken Cold War nuclear submarines using advanced underwater research technology. To the world, your expedition is presented as a search for the RMS Titanic – but that is only a cover for the true objective. With the classified mission complete, you have just twelve days left to search for history’s most famous shipwreck. The twist? You find it.
Before proceeding, you will familiarize yourself with the Cold War, deep-sea research technology, and the covert mission that led to one of the 20th century’s most significant maritime discoveries.
What the world didn't know was this: the discovery of the TITANIC almost didn't happen.
In 1985, Dr. Robert Ballard approached the U.S. Navy with a proposal, and left with a condition. Before searching for the world’s most famous shipwreck, he was tasked with a classified Cold War operation: locate two lost American nuclear submarines, the USS Thresher and USS Scorpion, and document the threat their reactors posed on the ocean floor. It was espionage disguised as exploration. And with just twelve days remaining after completing the mission, Ballard changed history forever.
Who is Robert Ballard?
Dr. Robert Ballard is a renowned oceanographer, explorer, and naval officer, known for discovering the RMS Titanic in 1985. Over a career spanning more than six decades, he has led over 150 deep-sea expeditions and pioneered the underwater research technology used to explore the ocean floor.
Born in Wichita, Kansas, and raised in California, Ballard became one of the most influential figures in the history of underwater exploration – uncovering historic shipwrecks, discovering hydrothermal vents, and fundamentally expanding our understanding of the deep ocean.
What You’ll Experience
Follow the Discovery
Step into Dr. Ballard’s shoes and experience the mission as it unfolded—through his own words, hands-on interactives, authentic artifacts, and the cutting-edge technology that made history possible.
Try Hands-On STEM Activities
Discover the science behind deep-sea exploration firsthand. Experiment with a Cartesian diver, a layered density bottle, and a working periscope to understand the tools and principles that guided Ballard’s mission.
See Rare Footage and Artifacts
Come face-to-face with history. The exhibition features authentic artifacts recovered from the Titanic – including a deck chair and an ice message—alongside a life preserver from James Cameron’s 1997 film Titanic and recently declassified footage never before shown to the public.
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