Wichita Art Museum

Museum Art museum focusing on American art collections

Regional art museum in Wichita with collections of American and European paintings, rotating exhibitions and educational programmes for visitors and school groups.

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Wichita Art Museum
1400 W Museum Blvd, Wichita, KS 67203, USA
37.6949, -97.3564
Tue-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1-5pm, closed Mon

How to Get to Wichita Art Museum #

The Wichita Art Museum is in central Wichita adjacent to the Museum District. From I‑235 or I‑135, follow local signage toward West Museum Boulevard. The museum is a short drive from downtown Wichita and has on-site parking; local bus routes serve the area as well.

Tips for Visiting Wichita Art Museum #

  • Check the museum's rotating exhibitions schedule to time a visit for special shows or travelling collections.
  • Stop by the museum café - handsomely curated, it's a good place to read exhibition labels and plan the route.
  • The museum hosts First Friday events and local-artist nights that bring in a younger crowd and often include talks.

Best Time to Visit Wichita Art Museum #

Open year-round; spring and fall are pleasant for combining indoor art visits with outdoor walks.

Spring
March-May · 8-25°C
Comfortable weather for pairing a museum visit with the nearby park and other cultural sites.
Fall
September-November · 8-24°C
Mild days and a calmer cultural calendar; good time for indoor gallery hopping.
Winter
December-February · -5-10°C
Quieter galleries and the museum's holiday programming; indoor cultural life is lively.

Weather & Climate near Wichita Art Museum #

Climate

Wichita Art Museum's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -6°C to 34°C. Moderate rainfall (807 mm/year).

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
-6°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 5°C and lows of -6°C. The driest month with just 22 mm.

Comfort

Feels Like Freezing
C
Temperature
-6°

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -3°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
15°

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm).

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
21°

Weather

77 mm
Rainfall
5.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm).

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
13° 26°

Weather

109 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (115 mm).

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
19° 31°

Weather

115 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 34°C and lows of 21°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm).

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Warm
28°C
Temperature
21° 34°

Weather

86 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
20° 33°

Weather

78 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm).

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
16° 29°

Weather

85 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm).

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
22°

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-4°

Weather

32 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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