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Get out of the house and into the holiday spirit with Wichita Art Museum where you can enjoy festive activities for the whole family! WAM is the perfect spot to bring out of town visitors, friends, and kids.
Here are 5 reasons to visit WAM (and get out of the house) over the holiday season!
“Robert Peterson Somewhere in America” Free Admission Day | December 7th
This is an incredible opportunity to check out the new up and coming artist of the moment, Robert Peterson and his Somewhere in America exhibit. Wichita has “bragging rights” of sorts because we are the first stop of Peterson’s exhibit which showcases African American life, rejecting stereotypes to celebrate the “Black experience as [he] knows it.”
It is rare to see children depicted and represented in the art world, and Peterson captures them beautifully as he focuses on the daily life of African American families. His hope is to bring representation in his beautiful larger-than-life paintings – for men, women, and families of color to see themselves in a setting that may not have been comfortable before. Robert Peterson offers a rare opportunity to experience portraits of children that celebrate their individuality, stories, and everyday lives.
The exhibit will be live through January 5th, and December 7th is free admission day.
For the kids: WAM also has activities in the galleries for kids to engage with the art (like a texture tour) and a selfie station.
Family ArtVenture Holiday Open House with Santa | December 7
December 7, 2024 | 10am – 1pm
Free event
Wichita Art Museum | 1400 Museum Blvd
Organized by: Friends of the Wichita Art Museum
10am-12pm Visit with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and one of their reindeer.
10am-1pm Holiday activities in the Beren Conference Room including games and a miniature train display
- Holiday performances in the Farha Great Hall including storytime with The Snow Flake Princess, Christmas songs with Kim Duggar Attwater, and dance performances with Tenacity Dance Company and Kansas Dance Academy
- Artmaking inspired by Robert Peterson: Somewhere in America
- Selfie station with Lamphouse Photo Booth Co.
10am-5pm FREE admission to Robert Peterson: Somewhere in America
WAM Nights: Pop-Up Bar & Conversations
November 27 | 6-8pm
What a fun way to get out of the house for some drinks the day after Thanksgiving!
Gather with friends to enjoy music and drinks, then visit the featured exhibition “Robert Peterson: Somewhere in America” when trained gallery hosts are available to share insights and answer questions.
- Pop-up Bar (cash/credit)
- Gallery Hosts available the gallery
No Reservations required.
Drop-in Artmaking for Adults: Festive Wrapping Paper & Gift Tags
December 6th | 6-8pm
Kids Night Out: Pajama-WAM!
December 27 | 5:30-8:30pm
Cost: $35 per child for Museum Members; $40 per child for General Public
Pre-registration is required, and space is limited.
