The Museum Receives National Accredidation!
In case you haven't seen, we're so excited to announce that we've received national accreditation through the American Alliance of Museums! This is an honor held by only one other museum in the Kansas City area, and one that few county museums receive. We welcome you to celebrate with us!
New Arrivals in the Museum Store!
The Museum Store is getting new merchandise all the time! Stop by and check out our spring collection, as well as our brand-new selection of local maps and art prints, perfect for your home or office gallery wall!
Don't forget--members receive 10% off all purchases!
Visit our Special Exhibit
REDLINED: Cities, Suburbs, and Segregation
This new special exhibit promises to take visitors on a deep dive on the history of redlining from its origins to lingering legacies. Using artifacts from the Johnson County Museum, State Historical Society of Missouri, and images from more than 20 institutions, this exhibit shows how Johnson County and the region both shaped and was shaped by the federal policy of redlining. An art exhibit within the history exhibit featuring works from the African American Artists Collective provides opportunities for people to reflect on redlining from different perspectives.
Open during normal museum hours.

Exhibit included in admission price.
Sensory Friendly Mondays
Love KidScape, but have children that struggle with sensory overload? This is the perfect opportunity to explore and play in our space! We've made adaptations to ensure an enjoyable time for our patrons with sensory processing needs.

1st Monday of Each Month from 9am - 12pm!
Retro Storytime:
The Three Bears

Wednesday, May 11th, 10:00 am - 10:45 pm
Prices: $2 per non-member / $1.60 per member

“THE THREE BEARS” – Illustrated by Feodor Rojankovsky, this classic Little Golden Book edition of the famous folk tale has brought Goldilocks and the three bears to life since 1948. Cut and color your own set of characters from the book after the story!

Preschoolers love stories from long ago, read by a special guest from the 1950s All-Electric House! Craft activity included after the story ends.
Behind the Scenes Tour
Interact with museum staff as you learn why we collect, how we collect, and the importance to our local community. Our collection features over 19,300 3D objects and over one million images. The Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center holds the museum's two-dimensional collection, including manuscripts, maps, photographs, and quilts.

Thursday, June 16th, 10:30am - 11:30am

$11 adults / $10 seniors / $9 children
Museum Members pay $5 per person

To schedule a separate time for your group of six to 12 people, or a tour for youth or scout groups, please call (913) 715-2570.
Adult Program:
When Freedom Changed America
This program from Dr. Edgar Tidwell of University of Kansas, compares and contrasts ideas of freedom and civil rights in 1863 and 1963.

Ages 21 and up. Program includes snacks and beer. Program complements the REDLINED: Cities, Suburbs, and Segregation exhibition, now on display. More information at jcprd.com/Redlined.

Wednesday, July 13th, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

$8 per person. Museum members receive 20% discount.
Summer Camps at the Museum
The museum is offering a summer full of fun for kids of all ages!
KidScape Summer Adventures (ages 6 - 8)
Fun on the Farm Week (Jun 13-17th) (FULL)
Community Week (Jun 21-24th)
Retro Week (June 27-July 1st) (FULL)
Transportation Week (Aug 1-Aug 5th) (FULL)

Explore the Johnson County Museum and our kid-sized community, KidScape, this summer! Discover history through crafts and projects inspired by our signature and temporary exhibits. New activities and explorations each week.
Museum Explorers Camp (ages 9-12)
Jul 18th-22nd (FULL)

Young historians will love digging into the past in this unique week-long camp! Learn about all things made in Johnson County through hands-on exploration and activities. Campers will explore areas of the museum off-limits to the public and travel to the Lanesfield Historic Site for even more fun!
History Geek Camp (ages 13-16)
July 25th- 29th

Calling all history geeks! During this unique week-long camp, young historians will explore all the museum spaces - including the ones off-limit to the public! Campers will learn about all the things that go on behind the scenes in a museum and even take on the role of a curator to create a display for the museum. We will also travel to the Lanesfield Historic Site for even more fun.
An Accomplishment 55 Years in the Making: Celebrating...

by Dr. Mary McMurray, Johnson County Museum Director Have you heard the amazing news from the Johnson County Museum? If not, please let me be the first to share with you that the Johnson County Museum earned national accreditation for the first...

Read more
jocohistory.wordpress.com
Don't Forget to Renew Your Membership!
Membership Prices

Individual/Couple Membership - $35
Family Membership (includes up to 6 people per visit) - $60
Group Membership (includes up to 12 people per visit) - $90

Benefits of Membership
  • FREE admission to the Museum
  • Discounts on Museum programs and events
  • 10% discount in Museum Store
  • Monthly e-newsletter
Interior museum photos courtesy of Bob Greenspan Photography.