Remarkable Women, Extraordinary Stories
North Borneo 1920 & 1935-36 :
Open Now Through Oct!
This exhibition highlights some of the most stunning, unusual & rarely viewed portrait of peoples examples and film highlights from the Johnson's two most overlooked, but perhaps most important expeditions.
This exhibit is linked to celebrate the US premiere in Chanute of Saudin: The Orangutan Whisperer. One case is dedicated to Saudin and his amazing story.
On Thursday, Sept. 19 at 7:00 p.m. Dr. Jim and Sherri Rankin return to Chanute. These real-life adventurers (and Johnson fans) will share their awe-inspiring “Finding the True Bethlehem” presentation. This is an exciting and revealing search into the true site of Bethlehem and the secrets that have been hidden by the Guardians to protect the truth. It’s an amazing presentation that takes you from the Birth of Christ, through World War II, and to a truth close to home. The presentation will be accompanied by a full artifacts display and an incredible book and gift table with items from Israel, Egypt, and Ethiopia. This free program is hosted by the museum and held in the Good News Center at First Baptist Church, 118 N. Forest Ave. in Chanute. For more information visit AdventuresInTruth.org
Sunday September 22nd at 1pm
We hope you will join for this Photo Presentation by Patty Upton, who with her husband Loren, took one American-made vehicle, a 1966 CJ-5 Jeep, around the world on a north/south course, from Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, to Punta Arenas / Chile, Cape Agulhas, South Africa to Gamvik, Norway all on land except for crossing the Atlantic Ocean. This overland journey was over 56,000 miles and provided a lifetime of memories.
In grade school, Patty’s favorite toy was a world globe. She was fascinated with places like Karnack, Cairo, Timbuktu, Kashmir, Jerusalem, Machu Picchu, and countless more. Reading the stories of Livingston, Stanley, Burton, and the adventures of Osa and Martin Johnson fueled her imagination and her desire to travel.
We're honored to host Patty Upton and hear her tell the story of the Sand Ship Discovery, a 5-Year Jeep Expedition Around the World!
Safari Gala ~OsaProm!
Get ready for Prom Night! All decades included! The museum’s always popular fundraising Gala returns Friday, October 4. Attendees can come dressed from the era of their prom, current era, or pick Osa’s era. Party planning is being led by our fabulous Foundation team. This year’s event takes place at the new Southeast Kansas Impact Center, 1500 W. 7th St. in Chanute.
The cost is $50 per person which includes dinner, all bever-ages, and a live band. Silverado’s will cater a delicious meal that’s followed by the exciting Dessert Dash. Join us at 6:30 p.m. for a fun evening of food and enertainment along with live and silent auctions. Auction-eer Dave Petersen returns to keep the action going!
Reservations and bidding are again offered online at OsaProm.GiveSmart.com or text OsaProm to 76278. The deadline to purchase tickets is Sept. 23. Not able to attend? You can still use OsaProm.GiveSmart.com or text OsaProm to 76278 for silent auction bidding and to donate for travel ready, pop-up exhibits and upgraded resource artifact trunks. Your support is appreciated!
This event has been fully underwritten so all revenue earned can be applied to keeping our museum and it's education-driven mission moving forward! Please thank all our sponsors for 2024-2025.
