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 […]

Free

Homeschool History: Holiday (Halloween) Storytelling

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

Bring your kids age 5-10 for a class based on local history! Topics will be explored using hands-on activities, art projects, and will be multisubject when appropriate. Parents may attend […]

Halloween at the Watkins

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

Our biggest event of the year returns! Drop by the museum for trick-or-treating and a ghostly scavenger hunt with prizes.

Free

Watkins Museum AFTER DARK!

Watkins Museum of History 1047 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS, United States
$15 – $20

Hands-On History: Identity & Names

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

Hands-On History is a project-based educational program for middle and high school students aged 11 – 16 years. The program is cumulative and offers students the opportunity to create a […]

Hands-On History: Community Identity

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

Hands-On History is a project-based educational program for middle and high school students aged 11 – 16 years. The program is cumulative and offers students the opportunity to create a […]

Annual Members’ Meeting

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

Museum members are invited to our annual meeting. Our theme this year is "Looking Forward." The Watkins turns 50 next April and we want to launch the festivities early! Join […]

$15

Hands-On History: Connecting to the Past, Part 1

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

Hands-On History is a project-based educational program for middle and high school students aged 11 – 16 years. The program is cumulative and offers students the opportunity to create a […]

Watkins Tiny Tours: Stories Lead the Way (Maps)

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 […]

Free