Will Haynes

Director of Engagement and Learning

Will’s job well suits his love for museums, history, and writing. Will earned an MA and a PhD in history from the University of Kansas and has contributed to public history projects involving the New York Times, Truman Library Institute, Kansas City Public Library, and Humanities Kansas Speakers Bureau. Will’s varied tasks at the Watkins include planning and promoting public events, managing volunteers, and finding new ways to give museum visitors a great experience.