National Traveling Exhibition
Visiting the Exhibition at Wichita State University Libraries
The exhibition is free and open to the public
Hours of Operation
The exhibition is open during regular library hours.
An automated phone line with current hours information is available at 316-978-3481
January 12 -20
Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday: 1:00
pm - 5:00 pm
Sunday:
CLOSED
January 21
Monday:
CLOSED
January 22 - February 22
Monday-Thursday: 7;30 am - 10:45 pm
Friday:
7:30 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday:
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sunday:
1:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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Directions
Directions to the Wichita State University Main Campus
Wichita State University's main campus is bordered by 17th and 21st streets and Hillside and Oliver.
From the north via the turnpike: Take Exit 53 (K-96 Wichita) and go north. Exit on Hillside and head south.
From the north or south via I-135: Take the 21st Street exit and drive east.
From the east or west on Kellogg (US 54): Take Kellogg until you get to the I-135 exit. Head north. Take the 21st
street exit and head east.
From the south via the turnpike: Take Exit 53 (K-96 Wichita) and go north. Exit on Hillside and head south.
Directions to Ablah Library
Ablah Library is the main branch of the University Libraries System and is located at the center of the University. Parking is available on the east side of the library.
Click here to view a map of the University with directions to the Library.
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Parking
The closest parking lot to Ablah Library is just east of the Library building. Parking may be limited while classes are in session. Additional parking is available near the Baseball Stadium but will require a walk. Disabled parking is also available close to the Library.
Visitors to the campus may obtain a visitor's parking permit at the Police Station, located in the northeast corner of the parking lot beside the Library.
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Scheduling a Tour
Docent guided tours are available for groups, including a 15 minute introduction to the exhibition and printed handouts. Groups of all sizes are welcome.
To schedule a tour, check the availability of a date, or to inquire about more information concerning your group, please contact us (see contact information below) or fill out this form.
If your tour is booked far enough in advance we can mail visitor's parking permits to you.
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Information for Schools and Teachers
We encourage school tours. Class groups of all ages are welcome to visit the exhibition.
To request information about a class tour please contact us (see contact information below) or fill out this form.
Related curriculum plans and classroom ideas aimed at a variety of grade levels have been compiled by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Please see this list of resources for more information.
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Contact Information
Please contact us for more information about the exhibition:
Phone: (316)978-5080
Fax: (316)978-3048
Email:
cathy.moore-jansen@wichita.edu
Or you may fill out this form
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Lowell D. Holmes Museum of Anthropology Tour
Please contact us for more information about this exhibit located in Neff
Hall, room 108:
Hours: Monday-Friday, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Closed Saturdays and Sundays)
Website: http://holmes.anthropology.museum/
Phone: (316) 978-3195
Fax: (316) 978-3351
Email:
jerry.martin@wichita.edu
Or you may fill out this form
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