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

Tails & Traditions Holiday Festival

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

One of our most popular events returns! Bring the kids inside for holiday-themed crafts and activities, including the famous WATKINS HOBBY HORSES and the return of a new favorite, the […]

Free

Wren Restoration: Exhibit Reception

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

Two large concrete wrens once stood at the entrance to a building at 8th and Vermont Streets in Lawrence. What did these birds represent and what happened to them in […]

Free

Hands-On History: Connecting to the Past, Part 2

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: 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 […]

Free