Johnson County Museum

Becoming Johnson County Exhibit and KidScape

  All Levels

Explore the rich history of Johnson County as you walk through our brand-new exhibit, Becoming Johnson County. Try out some of our fun interactives, complete our scavenger hunt, and even spend some time playing in our kid-sized historical community, KidScape. (KidScape recommended for girls 3rd grade and under.)

Cost Per Girl: $4
Cost Per Adult: $6

How to Register: By appointment only. Call 913-826-2787 to register.

Badge Connections: Daisy Badge: Good Neighor, Brownie Badge: Celebrating Community
 

Behind the Scenes Tour

 Junior   Cadette   Senior   Ambassador

Interact with museum staff as you learn why we collect, how we collect, and the importance to our local community. Our collection features over 17,000 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. This experience includes admission to our brand-new exhibit, Becoming Johnson County. The tour lasts 1 hour, and exhibit exploration time is unlimited.

Cost Per Girl: $8
Cost Per Adult: $10

Thank You Community Helpers

 Daisy   Brownie   Junior

What is a community and who are the helpers? Learn about and meet some of the real people who help in Johnson County. Play a cooperative game, do a “thank you” activity in the classroom, tour the exhibit, and explore KidScape! This program lasts 1.5 hours.

Cost Per Girl: $7
Cost Per Adult: $6

Badge Connections: Daisy Petal: Friendly and Helpful, Daisy Petal: Make the World a Better Place

Community Planners Challenge

 Brownie   Junior

Students watch the story of Johnson County unfold, then work together to create a city of their dreams! Working in small groups, students choose a mayor and plan roads, buildings, landscapes, and special places. Includes KidScape exploration time for 2nd and 3rd grades and an exhibit tour showcasing local history. This program lasts 1.5 hours, with additional time for KidScape play for Brownies.

Cost Per Girl: $7
Cost Per Adult: $6

Journey Connections:  Brownie Journey: Brownie Quest, Junior Journey: Agent of Change

History Detectives

 Daisy   Brownie   Junior   Cadette

Put on your white gloves and grab your clipboards! Use your observational and critical thinking skills as you evaluate a mystery object from the past. Includes KidScape exploration time for up through 3rd grade and an exhibit tour showcasing local history. This program lasts 1.5 hours.

Cost Per Girl: $7
Cost Per Adult: $6

Badge Connections: Junior Badge: Detective