Indian Center Museum

The Indian Center Museum, located in the Mid-America All-Indian Center, preserves the heritage of the Native American tribes of North America and is located at the confluence of the Big and Little Arkansas Rivers, on land where the Wichita tribe camped more than 100 years ago. The arrow-shaped building was a Bicentennial gift to all Indians from the people of Wichita.

Permanent collections include artifacts and paintings from Native American cultures throughout North America. The only center of its kind in Kansas, the museum showcases changing exhibitions of traditional arts and crafts, plus contemporary artwork. Visit the Gallery of Nations Hall, a display of tribal flags, and learn about different Native American Nations. Explore the Indian Artists' Walk of Fame, a series of gardens dedicated to renowned Native American artists.

Walk the paths of the Native American Heritage Village, listen to the sounds of the big and little Arkansas Rivers flowing to either side and the prairie wind rustling through the trees overhead. Catch a glimpse of what village life was like for the people who first lived in this area ... the Kiowa, the Cheyenne, the Wichita and the Sioux.

The Village is 9,200 sq. ft in size. It includes a Wichita Grass Lodge, Wichita Grass Arbor, Sioux, Cheyenne and Kowa Tipis, drying rack and a Native American Garden. Tours are available every half hour.

Just follow the skyline and look for The Keeper of the Plains, the majestic 44-foot-high sculpture created by Wichita artist, Blackbear Bosin. Stop by for lunch on Tuesdays for Indian tacos. The museum gift shop features authentic Indian arts and crafts.

Fees/Costs: Admission Fee. Group Prices Available.
Closed Monday
Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday (April thru October only), 1 to 5 p.m.
Address: 650 N. Seneca
Wichita, Kansas Handicapped Accessible.
Phone: 316-262-5221
www.theindiancenter.com

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