Scavenger Hunt Saturdays!

A great activity for kids up to age 10. Every Saturday at the Watkins is Scavenger Hunt Saturday: Drop by the museum to search for objects around the building and turn in your sheet for a fun prize. A new scavenger hunt will be available every season.

Free

Watkins Tiny Tours: Snapshot Stories (Photography)

Watkins Museum of History 1047 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS, United States

Tiny Tours is a popular, free museum series for kids age 3-5 and their grownups. Activities offer a play-based approach to learning and include stories, crafting, and more! Register your child by contacting Education Coordinator Shannon Hodges at shodges@watkinsmuseum.org

Free

Remember the First Ladies: The Legacies of America’s History-Making Women

Watkins Museum of History 1047 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS, United States

Remember the First Ladies is a groundbreaking book showing the evolutionary role of first lady and its historic importance on the American presidency. The book shines a light on the influential women who broke barriers and made a mark on our country and, at times, our world, during their tenures in the White House. Join us as author […]

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Remembering Two Kansas Poets: William Stafford and Ronda Miller

Watkins Museum of History 1047 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS, United States

We invite you to a special version of the annual "Celebration of William Stafford." This year, the poetry community will gather to mark not only the 111th birthday of famed Kansas poet William Stafford but also beloved local poet Ronda Miller, who recently passed away. Readings by numerous poets will include Stafford's work, Miller's work, original […]

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Hemp 101

Watkins Museum of History 1047 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS, United States

Hemp: it's an amazing plant! Melissa Nelson is the co-owner and field research scientist at Performance Crop Research and co-owner of South Bend Industrial Hemp. In connection with the Watkins exhibit Honk for Change, Melissa will discuss the differences between CBD, fiber and grain hemp and bring a variety of hemp products for you to […]

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Karl Ramberg: A Sculptor’s Life

Watkins Museum of History 1047 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS, United States

Karl Ramberg, a respected local artist for many years, will bring his legendary craftsmanship to the Watkins on February 19. Join us for a one-of-a-kind evening as Karl tells stories of his work on the restored Wren, the KU Grotesques, and other projects as well as his recent book, Stone Diary: Confessions of a Hard […]

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Watkins Tiny Tours: Seeing the Story

Watkins Museum of History 1047 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS, United States

Tiny Tours is a popular, free museum series for kids age 3-5 and their grownups. Activities offer a play-based approach to learning and include stories, crafting, and more! Register your child by contacting Education Coordinator Shannon Hodges at shodges@watkinsmuseum.org

Free

Curtis Marsh: KU’s Greatest Hits

Watkins Museum of History 1047 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS, United States

As the 160th anniversary of the University of Kansas approaches, there is no one better to celebrate with than KU expert Curtis Marsh! Join us as Curtis shares stories of KU history and traditions from his book KU-Phoria and offers copies for sale and signing. This event will be a slam dunk for KU alumni, […]

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Watkins Tiny Tours: Read All About It

Watkins Museum of History 1047 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS, United States

Tiny Tours is a popular, free museum series for kids age 3-5 and their grownups. Activities offer a play-based approach to learning and include stories, crafting, and more! Register your child by contacting Education Coordinator Shannon Hodges at shodges@watkinsmuseum.org

Free

Watkins Tiny Tours: Storytelling Secrets

Watkins Museum of History 1047 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS, United States

Tiny Tours is a popular, free museum series for kids age 3-5 and their grownups. Activities offer a play-based approach to learning and include stories, crafting, and more! Register your child by contacting Education Coordinator Shannon Hodges at shodges@watkinsmuseum.org

Free