Museum of World Treasures

Slow down and spend time with a new exhibit this weekend.

👗Planning what to wear to The MOWT Gala: Masquerade? Guests attending the Gala can receive 10% off their look at Occasions by Dress Gallery. Tickets: TheMOWTGala.Eventbrite.com

*Tap* into your love of history with us.

Tomorrow night 👇 $8 gets you after-hours access to Museum of World Treasures (5–7 PM) Quiet. Unrushed. Worth it. Members: free Bring someone 🤝 #Wichita #ICT #ThingsToDo

FYI: due to road repairs, the Museum is not accessible via Douglas Ave today. Please approach via Washington or 1st Street. ------ 🦖 Fossil Friday is TODAY! Activities repeat from 10:30–2:30, so you can drop in anytime. All details are available at: worldtreasures.org/events/calenda…

The grant will support the development of the museum’s new Gateway Learning Space. ksn.com/news/local/wha…

Nearly 4,000 years ago, Sumerian poets were arguing about gender. This Wednesday, we explore those debate poems at Senior Wednesday with Dr. Jana Matuszak. 🗓 March 4 | 1:30 PM 💲 Members Free | $4 + tax No registration required. worldtreasures.org/events/calenda… #Babylon

History. But louder. 🍸 Cocktails With the Curator is this Thursday (5–7:30 PM) at Museum of World Treasures. ⚡ “Shots of History” lightning talks: • Aaron Burr Was the Good Guy • Cleopatra VII • Badass Ancient Women • The history of mac & cheese $7 admission. Cash bar.

You’ll be back. 👑 Memberships at Museum of World Treasures are 25% off through Wednesday. A full year of visits, guest passes, and 25th Anniversary tote, pins, & Passport activities included. Join before Feb 25: worldtreasures.org/events/calenda…�

🦖🌍 @WorldTreasures in #OldTownWichita offers hands-on exhibits and rare artifacts that spark curiosity for all ages. 👉 Plan your visit at worldtreasures.org #WichitaKS #MuseumofWorldTreasures

Join us in celebrating them. 👇 Ron Bogard received a Lifetime Achievement Award. In his honor, we established the Ron Bogard Volunteer of the Year Award. Inaugural recipients: 👏 Allison Waldt 👏 Nanxue “Aliessia” Liu #VolunteerAppreciation

Ancient carvings. Forgotten stories. Join us May 7 for a free livestream on Kansas petroglyphs with Rex Buchanan: tr.ee/mfaohJ

Coming April 26: Over There, Over Here: Art as Expression in World War I A new exhibit exploring trench art, propaganda, & music as creative resistance. Debuting at The MOWT Gala, then included with admission. 📰 tr.ee/rQRN9Z #WWIArt #MuseumOfWorldTreasures

🎟️ Early bird tickets for The MOWT Gala end Sunday! Join us April 26 for a night of music, dinner, and meaningful support for Wichita’s museum community. Tickets: tr.ee/LC6UC2 📞 Prefer to call? 316-263-1311 (during museum hours) #WichitaEvents #SupportLocal

Dr. Leonard Krishtalka is LIVE right now—breaking down fossils, dinosaurs, and what we think we know about life. Catch it live (or rewatch later): youtube.com/live/Wxmyi4nf4… #Fossils #Dinosaurs #Science #DrKrishtalka #Evolution #Anthropology #LiveLecture #YouTubeLive #MuseumTalks

Dressed up, sipping wine, surrounded by dinosaurs? The MOWT Gala on April 26 is part museum after-hours, part vintage glam night out—with food pairings, live music, and a new WWI exhibit. Early bird tix still live! eventbrite.com/e/the-mowt-gal…

🚨 Sunflower Summer Update 🚨 The Kansas Senate is reviewing the state budget today, including Sunflower Summer funding. A final vote could happen tomorrow. 📌 More info: SaveSunflowerSummer.org #SunflowerSummer #KansasFamilies #StayUpdated

📢 Sunflower Summer Parents The future of the Sunflower Summer state program is currently being discussed. If you want to learn more or get involved, visit SaveSunflowerSummer.org or visit the link in our bio. #SunflowerSummer #KansasFamilies #StayUpdated

@histories_arch This photo shows Braided Hair Lady, in the care of the Museum of World Treasures in Wichita, KS. Out of respect for her dignity, we do not permit photography or sharing of images of human remains. We ask for it's removal out of respect for the dead.

Female mummies in ancient Egypt were always more decomposed than their male counterparts. They discovered that this was because male bodies were embalmed a lot sooner than female bodies. Female bodies were kept at the family home until they started to decompose in order to avoid necrophilia at the embalmers. #archaeohistories

@Dr_TheHistories This photo shows Braided Hair Lady, in the care of the Museum of World Treasures in Wichita, KS. Out of respect for her dignity, we do not permit photography or sharing of images of human remains. This was posted without our consent, and we kindly ask for its removal.

The study of ancient Egyptian mummies offers significant insights into the burial and embalming customs of the time, revealing distinct practices related to gender. One notable observation is that female mummies tend to show more advanced signs of decomposition than their male counterparts. This difference is largely attributed to the timing of the embalming process, with females typically undergoing embalming at a later stage than males. In ancient Egypt, it was common for female corpses to remain at the family home for a longer period before the embalming process began. This delay allowed for the natural decomposition to take place, which was considered an essential step in the embalming procedure. It was believed that the body should undergo initial decomposition at home before it was properly prepared for the afterlife, ensuring it remained undisturbed until the right moment. This delay and the subsequent decomposition process were deeply connected to the cultural and religious beliefs surrounding death in ancient Egypt. The careful handling of the body during this time reflected the Egyptians' reverence for the dead and their desire to ensure the body was properly preserved for the spiritual journey to the afterlife. These practices highlight the importance of maintaining the integrity of the body in accordance with religious expectations. #drthehistories