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Rating: 4.1 5
Rank: 1 About 24

Category: Museums
Address: 1400 West Museum Boulevard
Website: http://wichitaartmuseum.org
Telephone: 316 268-4921



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Wichita Art Museum

Reviewed by: Gabrielle

Rating:

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7/28/2011

The Wichita Arm Museum is a cultural gem in the heart of downtown Wichita, Kansas. Located at 1400 West Museum Boulevard, this museum is the largest art museum in the state of Kansas. It boasts a permanent collection of almost 7,000 pieces that span over three centuries of artistic history. The music represents a vast assortment of art pieces, from paintings and sculptures to drawings and decorations. Some notable artists featured in the museum include Mary Cassatt, Winslow Homer, Horace Pippin, Edward Hopper and Charles M. Russell.

In addition to the permanent collection, the museum also features an ever-expanding glass collection over a bridge display. There is also a very family-friendly, interactive exhibit called The Living Room that cultivates artistic growth through allowing kids to create their own works of art. Beyond the museum’s typical attractions, traveling exhibitions spice up the museum environment so that each visit yields a completely new experience. To complete your day at the Wichita Art Museum, there is a sit-down café called The Muse as well as a unique gift shop where you can purchase pieces by local artists, one-of-a-kind jewelry and other special items.

The Wichita Art Museum is a one of the most entertaining and enriching attractions in the city. For more information call (316) 268-4921.


Wichita Art Museum

Reviewed by: Gabrielle

Rating:

Added:
7/28/2011

The Wichita Art Museum is a cultural gem in the heart of downtown Wichita, Kansas. Located at 1400 West Museum Boulevard, this museum is the largest art museum in the state of Kansas. It boasts a permanent collection of almost 7,000 pieces that span over three centuries of artistic history. The music represents a vast assortment of art pieces, from paintings and sculptures to drawings and decorations. Some notable artists featured in the museum include Mary Cassatt, Winslow Homer, Horace Pippin, Edward Hopper and Charles M. Russell. In addition to the permanent collection, the museum also features an ever-expanding glass collection over a bridge display. There is also a very family-friendly, interactive exhibit called The Living Room that cultivates artistic growth through allowing kids to create their own works of art.

Beyond the museum’s typical attractions, traveling exhibitions spice up the museum environment so that each visit yields a completely new experience. To complete your day at the Wichita Art Museum, there is a sit-down café called The Muse as well as a unique gift shop where you can purchase pieces by local artists, one-of-a-kind jewelry and other special items. The Wichita Art Museum is a one of the most entertaining and enriching attractions in the city. For more information call (316) 268-4921.

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