# 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
- **Event Categories**: exhibitions, workshops, art, it
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 6

## Ticket Details


## 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 gallery

- **Alt text**: Americans | A Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/104469ce38939b9a1b4f7654b13df461d9988bbb3fdd0f838dfbd1b95c3a7502-rimg-w1200-h675-dc020202-gmir?v=1767443628

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Americans | A Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit being held?
  - **A:** Americans | A Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit takes place on Sat, 03 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 03 Jan, 2026 at 04:00 pm at 650 N Seneca St, Wichita, KS, United States, Kansas 67203.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Americans | A Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit?
  - **A:** Americans | A Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit is organized by Mid-America All-Indian Museum.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Americans | A Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Wichita, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Americans | A Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

## Structured Data (JSON-LD)

```json
[
    {
        "@context": "https://schema.org",
        "@type": "Event",
        "name": "Americans | A Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit",
        "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/104469ce38939b9a1b4f7654b13df461d9988bbb3fdd0f838dfbd1b95c3a7502-rimg-w1200-h675-dc020202-gmir?v=1767443628",
        "startDate": "2026-01-03",
        "endDate": "2026-01-03",
        "url": "https://allevents.in/wichita/americans-|-a-smithsonian-traveling-exhibit/200029441553648",
        "location": {
            "@type": "Place",
            "name": "650 N Seneca St, Wichita, KS, United States, Kansas 67203",
            "address": {
                "@type": "PostalAddress",
                "streetAddress": "650 N Seneca St, Wichita, KS 67203-3204, United States",
                "addressLocality": "Wichita",
                "addressRegion": "KS",
                "addressCountry": "US"
            },
            "geo": {
                "@type": "GeoCoordinates",
                "latitude": "37.69226",
                "longitude": "-97.35178"
            }
        },
        "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode",
        "description": "November 22, 2025 – January 4, 2026\n\nAmericans is based on the exhibition of the same name currently on display at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI). \n\nCurated by Paul Chaat Smith (Comanche) and Cécile R. Ganteaume, the exhibit uncovers the many ways American Indian ima",
        "organizer": [
            {
                "@type": "Organization",
                "name": "Mid-America All-Indian Museum",
                "url": "https://allevents.in/org/mid-america-all-indian-museum/26126211"
            }
        ]
    }
]
```