Just a short drive north of Wichita, ~ Newton Ks has some lovely attractions for the entire Family!  We have listed some of them below –  click the links ( in blue ) for more information!   If you enjoy Art, Shopping, History or Museums, ~ Newton, Kansas has something for everyone! 

 

Saturday, January 26th 2019

Celebrate Kansas Day at the Kauffman Museum on January 26th!  The 2019 theme is “Collectors, Collecting, Collections.” Activities will begin at 11 a.m. when Keil Hileman will present “Pieces of the Past” a hands-on Kansas history lesson, in the Luyken Fine Arts Center on the Bethel College campus. Food vendors LeJ’s BBQ, Mojo’s Coffee Bar, Salted Creamery, and Tacos Ana’s will serve from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Kauffman Museum parking lot. Activities in and around the Kauffman Museum will be offered from 1-4 p.m.  Click here for more info! 

 

Blue Sky Sculpture – The sculpture has been designated one of the 8 Wonders of Kansas Art and was designed through the joint efforts of artists Phil Epp, painter and designer; Terry Corbett, ceramist and designer; and Conrad Snider, ceramist and designer.

 

Carriage Factory Art Gallery – Art, Gifts and Creative Classes 

 

Harvey County Historical Museum  – Exhibits, Research library, Programs, Reproductions of historic photos, Guided tours and more! 

 

Kauffman Museum – The Kauffman Museum features Exhibits, fun Events through out the Year, and a Museum Store. 

 

The Historic Warkentin House ~ The Historic Warkentin House is the former home of Bernhard and Wilhelmina Warkentin, built in 1887. It is a splendid example of the Victorian period in American architecture and furnishings.   The house is listed on the Kansas and National Registers of Historic Places.   For hours of operation, admission prices and more information about The Historic Warkentin House, visit newtonkansas.com 

 

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