Worldly Treasures - Wichita Kansas

Everyone has special little treasures of their own, but some treasures are so special, they need to be shared with everyone. With this understanding, the Museum of World Treasures opens its doors to the public, so everyone can share the most precious of historical treasures.

The first floor of the Museum of World Treasures shows items from the Ancient World, going as far back as the dinosaur era. There are four different complete dinosaur fossils including a battling dinosaur out on a cliff, and a Triceratops. Items from the cavemen are also included in the Ancient World with items for different civilizations such as Mesopotamia. Don’t leave this floor without also checking out the two Royal Egyptian mummies.

The second floor brings you the treasures of European Royalty. The highlights of this collection include portraits and autographs of European kings and queens dating back to the 12th century, along with their jewelry, swords, and coins. You can examine a lock of George Washington’s hair, and see treasures of colonial times in the Hall of the American Presidents, including portraits of all 43. Also included on this floor are important Early American documents, and treasures from American military history.

The last floor gives you five separate galleries, the first of which is the Wichita Sports Hall of Fame, including the treasures of Babe Ruth, Muhammed Ali, Michael Jordan, Al Unser, and others. The Music Room gallery consists of the works of Mozart, Beethoven, Maria Von Trapp, Elvis Presley, and Frank Sinatra. Also on this floor are a Hollywood Celebrity Collection, Western Frontier Exhibit, a formal meeting area, and children’s play area.

The Museum of World Treasures also provides guided tours for schools, churches, businesses, etc. The school tours allow for students to participate in history reenactments, such as Cleopatra dying in Marc Antony’s arms. In addition, the museum includes the facilities of a large meeting room for parties, business meetings, and the like.

A special program at the museum for Cub Scouts and other campers is the camp-in. Starting at 5:30 PM on Fridays, the camp-in includes The Amazing Museum Race Scavenger Hunt, a guided tour, a pizza party, and a movie. As the lights go out for the night, the campers get to sleep on the floor of the museum. In the morning, campers receive a continental breakfast before leaving. The cost is $25 for each child and $15 for each chaperone (one chaperone for every five children is required).

Other than Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, the Museum of World Treasures is open from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily, and 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Sundays. This non-profit organization charges admission of $7.95 to those age 12 through 59, $6.95 age 60 and above, $5.95 age 4 through 11, and those 3 and under are free.

Worldly Treasures - Wichita Kansas