Watkins Museum of History – Discover the Real Story

Discover the Real Story.

Plan Your Visit

Upcoming Events

Audio Free Public Events

Lawrence 1970s Project

12/29 @ 7:00 pm – 12/31 @ 8:30 pm

Family Friendly Free

Scavenger Hunt Saturdays!

2/10/24 @ 10:00 am – 12/28/24 @ 4:00 pm

Stories For All Festival

4/18/24 @ 3:00 pm – 4/20/24 @ 5:00 pm

Family Friendly

Homeschool History II (Ages 11-16)

4/19/24 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Jennie Brooks: A Nature Lover in Lawrence

4/19/24 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

News & Updates

April 3, 2024 | by Will Haynes

Graphic Novel: The Rescue of John Doy

Watkins Education Coordinator Cherrie Preut and artist Maya Amen have collaborated on an exciting and educational graphic novel for kids!…

February 6, 2024 | by Natalie Vondrak

Children & Family Programming

In this episode of Time Capsule with the Watkins Museum of History, hear KLWN host Joel Becker and Communication and Outreach…

January 23, 2024 | by Will Haynes

Celebration of William Stafford: Living a Poetic Life

We hosted the annual celebration of famed Kansas poet William Stafford. This drop-in event featured readings by area Kansas and…

Lectures & Programs Video

Current Exhibits

Four Corners of Friendship: Sister Cities Lawrence

12/3/23 – 5/4/24

Soldiers Return: Coming Home from Vietnam

8/22/23 – 5/18/24

Becoming Modern: 1920s Lawrence

2/22/24 – 4/27/24

Landmark Preservation: Oak Hill Cemetery Conservation

3/26/24 – 6/8/24

Online Exhibits

A Thing of Beauty: The Story of the Watkins Building

Embodying Connections: A New Look at the Gary Davis Photo Collection

Days of Rage: The 1970 Curfew

Sponsors

Jeff & Mary Weinberg • Stephen & Marcia Hill • John Nalbandian • Deanell & John Tacha