Last updated: 2025-04-22
When Wichita’s winter winds blow fierce, indoor adventures await around every corner. From art-filled galleries to historical exhibits, the city offers a treasure trove of engaging experiences that keep boredom at bay during chilly Kansas days.
Whether you’re a culture enthusiast, history buff, or comedy lover, Wichita’s indoor attractions provide something for every interest. Museums, theaters, and creative spaces showcase the city’s rich artistic and historical landscape.
Discover Wichita’s best indoor attractions now!
Featured Indoor Activities in Wichita
- Orpheum Theatre
- Wichita Art Museum
- Mosley Street Melodrama
- Kansas Aviation Museum
- The Loony Bin Comedy Club
- Mark Arts
- City Arts
- Ulrich Museum of Art
City Arts
What to Expect
Four-gallery art center with comprehensive creative workshops
Description
CityArts offers comprehensive art education and creative experiences in Wichita, featuring diverse workshops spanning pottery, photography, glassblowing, drawing, painting, and silversmithing. The facility includes four rotating galleries showcasing local and regional art exhibitions, and provides specialized art camps for children ages 6-15.
Where: Wichita | More Info: City Arts
Kansas Aviation Museum
What to Expect
Original 1935 art deco airport terminal with historic aviation artifacts
Description
An immersive aviation museum showcasing Kansas' rich aerospace heritage through extensive indoor exhibits featuring historic aircraft, original artifacts, and the Kansas Aviation Hall of Fame. Visitors explore vintage planes, archival collections, and learn about aviation pioneers in a beautifully preserved 1935 art deco airport terminal.
Where: Wichita | More Info: Kansas Aviation Museum
Mark Arts
What to Expect
Regional arts hub with comprehensive multi-disciplinary creative education
Description
Mark Arts provides comprehensive art education through diverse workshops and classes spanning ceramics, painting, digital art, photography, sculpture, and culinary arts. Their programs accommodate all ages, offering structured learning environments with expert instructors and opportunities for creative exploration across multiple artistic disciplines.
Where: Wichita | More Info: Mark Arts
Mosley Street Melodrama
What to Expect
Original comedy dinner theater with audience-driven narratives
Description
Mosley Street Melodrama delivers interactive comedy dinner theater featuring hilarious original comedy shows with audience participation. The venue presents quirky narrative performances blending comedy, improvisation, and musical elements, creating a unique entertainment experience that combines live performance with dining.
Where: Wichita | More Info: Mosley Street Melodrama
Orpheum Theatre
What to Expect
Historic performing arts center with diverse entertainment programming
Description
Wichita's premier non-profit performing arts venue hosts diverse entertainment including live concerts, comedy shows, jazz performances, and film screenings. The theater offers a range of cultural experiences from music to theatrical productions, providing engaging indoor entertainment for various audience interests.
Where: Wichita | More Info: Orpheum Theatre
The Loony Bin Comedy Club
What to Expect
Professional stand-up comedy venue in downtown Wichita
Description
The Loony Bin Comedy Club delivers live stand-up comedy in an intimate Wichita venue. Featuring local and touring comedians performing nightly, the club offers a high-energy entertainment experience with professional comedy performances. Audiences can enjoy uncensored, adult-oriented comedy in a classic club setting.
Where: Wichita | More Info: The Loony Bin Comedy Club
Ulrich Museum of Art
What to Expect
Contemporary art museum on university campus
Description
The Ulrich Museum of Art at Wichita State University showcases diverse contemporary art collections and rotating exhibitions. Visitors explore thought-provoking works spanning multiple mediums, with galleries featuring regional and international artists. Indoor art experiences include permanent collections and dynamic temporary exhibitions.
Where: Wichita | More Info: Ulrich Museum of Art
Wichita Art Museum
What to Expect
Whitney Museum art highlights and innovative exhibition programming
Description
The Wichita Art Museum offers an immersive exploration of American art through diverse collections and dynamic exhibitions. Visitors can experience iconic works by renowned artists, participate in unique programs like WAM Nights, and engage with rotating exhibits featuring contemporary and historical art pieces.
Where: Wichita | More Info: Wichita Art Museum
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