KAUFFMAN MUSEUM

NORTH NEWTON, KS

The Kauffman Museum, located in North Newton, Kansas, is a well-known museum that showcases the history and culture of the Mennonite community. The museum is named after the renowned Mennonite businessman and philanthropist, Vernon Kaufman, who played a significant role in the development of the museum.

The Kauffman Museum is home to a vast collection of artifacts, artwork, and documents that depict the Mennonite way of life, traditions, and beliefs. The exhibits cover various themes, including immigration, religion, agriculture, and social life. Visitors can explore the museum's galleries, which are organized into several sections, including a permanent display of Mennonite history, a rotating exhibit space, and a children's gallery.

One of the most notable features of the Kauffman Museum is its Prairie Mennonite Experience exhibit, which is a recreated Mennonite farmstead from the late 19th century. The exhibit provides visitors with a hands-on experience of what it was like to live on a Mennonite farm during that time period.

In addition to the exhibits, the Kauffman Museum also offers educational programs, workshops, and lectures to promote awareness and understanding of Mennonite history and culture. The museum is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in learning about the Mennonite community and its impact on the history of Kansas and the United States.

KAUFFMAN MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in NORTH NEWTON KS. US MID #8402000065

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

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KAUFFMAN MUSEUM
BETHEL COLLEGE
NORTH NEWTON
KS
67117

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