# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Americans | A Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 03 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 03 Jan, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: November 22, 2025 – January 4, 2026

Americans is based on the exhibition of the same name currently on display at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI). 

Curated by Paul Chaat Smith (Comanche) and Cécile R. Ganteaume, the exhibit uncovers the many ways American Indian images, names, and stories have been part of the nation’s identity since before the country began. Americans uses historical photographs and objects representative of those in the Smithsonian's collection to tell their stories. 

Visitors to “Americans” at the Indian Museum have the opportunity to experience unique local programming throughout the duration of the exhibit. Educational events are being held in conjunction with the exhibition. These events include:  

• November 22, 2025 - VIP Preview 
A VIP exclusive preview is planned for MAAIM membership holders and supporters of the Bosin Society from 1 – 4 p.m. on Saturday, November 22. The exhibition opens to the public on Tuesday, November 25. 

• November 29, 2025 - Logo Lab 
Native Artist Taiomah Rutledge leads a talk on the Wichita North High School mascot redesign, followed by a hands-on design session for teens and families. 

• December 6, 2025 - Aaron Patton: Photography Talk and Photo Studio 
Patton presents on his American Portrait project and offers visitors the opportunity to be photographed and share their stories. 

• December 13, 2025 - Youth Media Day with Daniel Pewewardy 
This event is a creative lab workshop for teens. Youth will develop PSAs, zines, or video content around Native identity and representation. 

• January 3, 2026 – “Get Ready with Me” 
Wichita resident Chantal Nez Dominguez will share information about her Diné (Navajo) regalia and culture.  

This Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibition is presented by Humanities Kansas​.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wichita/americans-|-a-smithsonian-traveling-exhibit/200029441553648
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- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 6

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Wichita
- **state**: KS
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 650 N Seneca St, Wichita, KS, United States, Kansas 67203
- **lat**: 37.69226
- **long**: -97.35178
- **full address**: 650 N Seneca St, Wichita, KS, United States, Kansas 67203

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Mid-America All-Indian Museum (https://allevents.in/org/mid-america-all-indian-museum/26126211)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 03 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 650 N Seneca St, Wichita, KS, United States, Kansas 67203
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Mid-America All-Indian Museum
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** exhibitions, workshops, art, it
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Americans | A Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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