Museum of Deaf History, Arts & Culture | United States
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Museum of Deaf History, Arts & Culture | United States
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Become a Friend - Donate
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The museum is open Wednesday-Saturday
from 10:00am to 4:00pm.
Please help support our efforts to educate about and share the richness of Deaf history, arts, and culture.
Donate now
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Exhibits At The Museum
Youth DE'VIA
A revolving exhibit of the National Youth De'VIA competition will be on display every September.
History of Deaf Culture
The rich history of Deaf culture is explored through the history of a school for the Deaf.
Chuck Baird
Art Gallery
The Chuck Baird Art Gallery showcases a broad range of nationwide De'VIA and Deaf artists' work with convey the Deaf worldview and experience.
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HandTalk - Discover North American Indian Sign Language by Hallie Zimmerman!
When: Thursday, May 7, 2026 - 6:00 PM Where: Museum of Deaf History, Arts & Culture (455 E Park St, Olathe, KS) Cost: FREE for all ages! Did you know Native American tribes once shared a common sign language across the Plains? Join Hallie as she demonstrates HandTalk, hand signs still used by tribal nations today, plus walk everyone through a fun beaded-loom keychain workshop!
Join us for a live webinar 'Panelist HANDTALK'
When: Wednesday, April 29th - 6:00pm Central Cost: FREE HandTalk: Honoring a Native American Legacy Join us for a live one-hour webinar moderated by Dr. Melanie McKay-Cody which features four panelists discussing the history, cultural richness, and significance of Plains Indian Sign Language and beyond. About the Moderator: Dr. Melanie McKay-Cody is a Cherokee Deaf scholar, assistant professor at the University of Arizona, and leading authority on HandTalk and North Ame
Seeking for freelance content/media creators
🌟 Join the Deaf Nuggets Communication Crew! Under the Deafhood Institute & Museum of Deaf History, Arts & Culture (MDHAC) We’re assembling a small but mighty team of creators who are passionate about shaping how the world understands Deaf people, Deaf culture, and signed languages. If you love crafting clear, engaging, bilingual (ASL/English) content, this is a meaningful chance to make an impact. 🎥✨ We’re seeking freelance content/media creators skilled in at least three
Explore MDHAC
Events
Cultural Series
See all experiences
Immersive Hands-on Workshop
De'VIA
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top of page
Become a Friend - Donate
Click to become a friend of the museum
The museum is open Wednesday-Saturday
from 10:00am to 4:00pm.
Please help support our efforts to educate about and share the richness of Deaf history, arts, and culture.
Donate now
See hours
Exhibits At The Museum
Youth DE'VIA
A revolving exhibit of the National Youth De'VIA competition will be on display every September.
History of Deaf Culture
The rich history of Deaf culture is explored through the history of a school for the Deaf.
Chuck Baird
Art Gallery
The Chuck Baird Art Gallery showcases a broad range of nationwide De'VIA and Deaf artists' work with convey the Deaf worldview and experience.
Latest Posts
See all posts
HandTalk - Discover North American Indian Sign Language by Hallie Zimmerman!
When: Thursday, May 7, 2026 - 6:00 PM Where: Museum of Deaf History, Arts & Culture (455 E Park St, Olathe, KS) Cost: FREE for all ages! Did you know Native American tribes once shared a common sign language across the Plains? Join Hallie as she demonstrates HandTalk, hand signs still used by tribal nations today, plus walk everyone through a fun beaded-loom keychain workshop!
Join us for a live webinar 'Panelist HANDTALK'
When: Wednesday, April 29th - 6:00pm Central Cost: FREE HandTalk: Honoring a Native American Legacy Join us for a live one-hour webinar moderated by Dr. Melanie McKay-Cody which features four panelists discussing the history, cultural richness, and significance of Plains Indian Sign Language and beyond. About the Moderator: Dr. Melanie McKay-Cody is a Cherokee Deaf scholar, assistant professor at the University of Arizona, and leading authority on HandTalk and North Ame
Seeking for freelance content/media creators
🌟 Join the Deaf Nuggets Communication Crew! Under the Deafhood Institute & Museum of Deaf History, Arts & Culture (MDHAC) We’re assembling a small but mighty team of creators who are passionate about shaping how the world understands Deaf people, Deaf culture, and signed languages. If you love crafting clear, engaging, bilingual (ASL/English) content, this is a meaningful chance to make an impact. 🎥✨ We’re seeking freelance content/media creators skilled in at least three
Explore MDHAC
Events
Cultural Series
See all experiences
Immersive Hands-on Workshop
De'VIA
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