Railroad Arch Begins Your Exploration at the Visitors Center

Welcome to the PAST!

The upside down railway symbolizes the beginning of your adventure into Wichita's past. Beyond this arch you will find recreations of history, exhibits filled with curious objects, and entertaining people and activities that will help you see, feel and know the past.

Be an explorer!

Be curious!

Ask questions!

You may be surprised at the things you already know . . . .

and the new things that you learn.

We hope that when you are through with your journey that you will have an appreciation of where we came from . . . .

and can use this experience to help chart your future!

Welcome!