February 2011


If you are thinking about scheduling a group tour for the special exhibit that we will be hosting from April 20-June 17, please make arrangements by calling 913-573-5002. 

We already have many groups scheduled for docent-led tours and to ensure that we can accommodate your schedule, you must act.  We are looking forward to this wonderful exhibit and hope to have many groups through our museum doors during this time frame!

The Wyandotte County Museum staff are gearing up for our big spring exhibit from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum; Fighting the Fires of Hate.  We are currently scheduling groups for tours and if you are interested, please call the museum at 913-573-5002.  The exhibit will be on display from April 20-June 17 and we will have special museum hours during this time, being open 7 days a week! 

Holocaust Survivor: Mike Jacobs’ Triumph Over Tragedy

Our guest speaker on May 1, Mike Jacobs is the featured author for an upcoming book discussion at the Kansas City Kansas Public Library.  The library has 6 copies of his book available for check-out, or they can be purchased at our Museum Store.  People can call 913 596-5800 for more information.

The dates and times for the discussions are:

Wednesday, April 20; 12:30pm

Books A Million at the Legends

(part of our “Stranger than Fiction” nonfiction book club)

Tuesday, April 26; 6:30pm

West Wyandotte Library

1737 N. 82nd Street

Kansas City, KS

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Due to the current weather and the continual storm, the museum will be closed.  All Unified Government of Wyandotte County offices are also closed tomorrow.  Please be safe in this epic storm!