4.5Boot Hill Museum(1.097 reviews) - Guns & Bible. Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours History Museums
The exciting and unique story of early Dodge City is told daily along Front Street at Boot Hill Museum. The museum chronicles the establishment of a rough and rowdy cattle town known as Dodge City. The museum is located on the original site of Boot Hill Cemetery and highlights the glory days as Queen of the Cowtowns with creative, lively, interactive displays and activities the entire family will enjoy. Boot Hill Museum is open all year long where you can belly up to the bar for a cold sarsaparilla, enjoy some of grandma’s homemade fudge in the General Store or take home a lasting memento of your old west experience from the Boot Hill gift shop. During the summer months, children’s activities, gunfight reenactments, country-style dinners and the Long Branch Variety Show provides entertainment like none other! Cool off in the Beatty and Kelley Ice Cream Parlor before you become a character of the past in an Old West Photo.See more..
4.5Cosmosphere(686 reviews) - Amazing museum and stellar food Saturday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Speciality Museums • Science Museums • History Museums
The Cosmosphere International SciEd Center & Space Museum is a Smithsonian affiliated museum in Hutchinson, KS. Its collection includes U.S. space artifacts second only to the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum, and the largest collection of Russian space artifacts outside of Moscow. This unique collection allows the Cosmosphere to tell the story of the Space Race better than any museum in the world while offering fully immersive education experiences that meet the Next Generation Science Standards and introduce students to the power of wondering—asking the critical questions that lead to discovery. The Cosmosphere also features the Carey Digital Dome Theater offering documentary showings daily; experience the night sky in the Justice Planetarium; Dr. Goddard’s Lab, where visitors experience live science demonstrations daily; and featuring CosmoKids, an interactive play area for Young Explorers.See more..
4.5Old Cowtown Museum(472 reviews) - Really a lot of fun Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites • History Museums
Be transported back in time at this unique, 23 acre open-air history museum that recreates Wichita and Sedgwick County, Kansas from 1865 to 1880. Museum staff dress in period costume and demonstrate everyday activities including, gardening, tending livestock and cooking. Historic Wichita Cowtown Inc. works with the City of Wichita to further the Museum and its mission. Established in 1950, Cowtown's unique programming chronicles Wichita's transformation from a frontier settlement to a cattle town to an agricultural and manufacturing area. The Museum has the distinction of being accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, the highest national recognition achievable by a museum. Accreditation recognizes high standards in individual museums and ensures they continue to uphold public trust. Only 3 percent of the nation's estimated 34,144 museums are accredited.See more..
4.5Rolling Hills Zoo(259 reviews) - If anywhere near - come visit and support this zoo! Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Natural History Museums • Nature & Wildlife Areas • Zoos
If you are looking to satisfy your appetite for a wild adventure, Rolling Hills Zoo can provide two unique experiences you won’t soon forget. Settled among the Smoky Hills of central Kansas, this 65-acre zoological park, home to more than 110 species of animals, includes a world-class wildlife museum, all for one single admission price. At the zoo you can get face-to-face with a rare white camel, an Indian rhino or a curious orangutan. Maybe it is a towering giraffe you would like to encounter, a majestic lion, an ornery aardvark or any one of the many other species of wildlife at home at Rolling Hills Zoo. Throughout this beautifully landscaped park great care has been taken to provide the zoo’s animals with special and naturalistic environments. As visitors stroll through the zoo, they are invited to visit with the zookeepers. This dedicated crew is a huge reason why visiting Rolling Hills Zoo is such a unique experience. They are specially trained to enhance the quality of life for the animals, which in turn helps the animals thrive and be extra responsive to zoo visitors. The Rolling Hills Zoo zookeepers know the animals well and are happy to relate their own insights about their distinct personalities. During their visit, guests can enjoy a narrated tram ride through the zoo which stops at key locations in the park so guests can get off and explore on their own. Your journey through the 64,000 square foot museum takes you around the world while experiencing the delicate symmetry between humans, animals and nature in unique regions from the artic to the rainforest. With one of the world’s premier collections of full mount animals, this wildlife museum proudly displays over 200 animal species in naturalistic dioramas covering seven ecosystems. Live waterfalls, diorama sound effects and state-of-the art animatic human robots bring each diorama to life. The museum also features the Helen L. Graves Hideaway Hollow children’s education and exploration center and ...See more..
4.5Kansas Museum of History(237 reviews) - Excellent History Museum Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours History Museums
The striking "White Buffalo" sculpture outside offers an inkling of the interesting exhibits inside this museum, including a steam locomotive, a Southern Cheyenne teepee, one of the largest collections of prairie memorabilia in the U.S. and a hands-on children's area. Admission is $10 for adults, and $5 for children aged 2-17. Admission includes admittance to the discovery place.See more..
Part of the Fort Hays State University, the museum is dedicated to collecting and preserving plant and animal specimens pertaining to the Great Plains.See more..
4.0Museum at Prairiefire(214 reviews) - Best Wedding Venue Saturday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Natural History Museums • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Children's Museums
Spend an hour, or the day! This stunning Natural History Museum and regional Landmark is located in the Prairiefire Entertainment District which features a wide array of restaurants and shops, an AMC Movie Theater, Pinstripes Bistro, Bowling & Bocce, REI CO-OP, Home Goods and more! The Museum at Prairiefire engages visitors and students of all ages with world-class exhibitions, edu-taining programs, and provides significant educational and STEAM opportunities for underserved children. Museum at Prairiefire offerings include the Discovery Room for children ages 3-12, events and programming such as Science Happy Hour and Little Explorers Club, stunning artifacts from national and regional collections, T. rex and three amazing Virtual Reality Experiences. Tickets include all exhibits and experiences. Some areas, including entry to the Museum, are FREE.See more..
The Amelia Earhart Birthplace is a historic building and museum that was the birthplace of aviator Amelia Earhart. It is located at 223 N. Terrace in Atchison, Kansas, United States. The house was built in 1861 in a Gothic Revival style & is on a bluff overlooking the Missouri River. In 1897 Amelia Earhart was born in the home, which belonged to her maternal grandfather, Alfred Gideon Otis (1827–1912), a former judge, president of the Atchison Savings Bank & leading citizen in Atchison. The Earharts attended nearby Trinity Episcopal Church where Amelia was baptized. The birthplace was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971 & is now a museum featuring memorabilia & artifacts about Amelia Earhart. The house served as a private residence until 1984 when a local citizen, Dr. Eugene J. Bribach, contributed $100,000 to the Ninety-Nines to acquire the property. The house was built in 1861 in a Gothic Revival style & is on a bluff overlooking the Missouri River. In 1897 Amelia Earhart was born in the home, which belonged to her maternal grandfather, Alfred Gideon Otis (1827–1912), a former judge, president of the Atchison Savings Bank & leading citizen in Atchison. The Earharts attended nearby Trinity Episcopal Church where Amelia was baptized. The birthplace was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971 & is now a museum featuring memorabilia & artifacts about Amelia Earhart. The house served as a private residence until 1984 when a local citizen, Dr. Eugene J. Bribach, contributed $100,000 to the Ninety-Nines to acquire the property.See more..
4.5Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm Historic Site(119 reviews) - Wonderful Historical Site--Great for Kids! Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Farms • History Museums
Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm invites visitors of all ages to discover a working 1860s farm with oxen, horses, and other livestock-where your family can engage in some of the activities that were a part of daily life for the Mahaffie family and their neighbors. Begin your visit in the Heritage Center to visit exhibits and watch a 10 minute video. Activities, admission and events vary by day and by season.See more..
This is a museum near the KU Union (and parking). A friend and I visited this place, after I heard about Comanche, General Custer's Horse (& only survivor of Little Big Horn for the US Calvery side), from another friend who lives there. The building is named after naturalist and taxidermist named Dyche. There is his taxidermy display that was for 1893 Chicago fair. The first level is all the taxidermy items, but there are live lizards and snakes in the upper floors along with other fossils and find. They even have a bee hive, with windows to see the activities and a clear plastic tube where the bees fly in and out. The top floor has more interactive items to engage children (and adults who are young at heart.) The basement does include a "bug room" again children interactive area. I enjoyed this little museum. They have a suggested donation (fee) of $7 for adults and $4 for children.See more..
4.5Prairie Museum of Art & History(88 reviews) - Surprisingly Wonderful Local Museum Saturday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM History Museums
This complex features sod houses which are open for touring.See more..
4.5Mid-America Air Museum(87 reviews) - Perfect for Aviation Buffs and Anyone who likes Airplanes! Saturday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Military Museums • Speciality Museums • History Museums
2023 Admission Charges $10 Adult $7 Senior Citizen $5 Children ages 6-18 Group Tours of 10 or more $5/personSee more..
This is a great museum full of interesting stuff. The best part was riding the carousel, an original CW Parker version. So much fun! They also have lots of history books they're giving away for free, and a neat little gift store with stuff for kids and adults of all ages. If the weather is nice enough, you can visit the buildings in the back, and even if it's rainy or snowy, there is plenty to keep you occupied inside.See more..
Oldest documented mosasaur skull in the world; 15 foot Xiphactinus Audax; over 10,000 shark teeth; thousands of fossils & unique fossil folk art; sod house; replica Union Pacific depot; creamery; general store; military memorabilia; hundreds of historical photos. Gift shop. See the Military Memorial Garden of Honor in the park behind the museum. Drive south 25 miles and see the Monument Rocks, a limestone formation designated one of the 8 Wonders of KansasSee more..
What an great museum. It is so far above what I'd expect from this size of a town. The staff was extremely helpful. We were given a map; which was needed to make sure we saw everything. It covers the history of Baxter Springs from the mid-1800s (founding) up to the present. There are a wide range of exhibits and various rooms throughout with both a lot of memorabilia and artifacts, yet also signs explaining what things are. There are 2 full floors; and a few small things outside. We saw everything; it took 2.5 hours. Great tour through the last 160 years of middle America.See more..
4.5Johnson County Museum(53 reviews) - Bring Back Memories Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Architectural Buildings • History Museums
Featuring award-winning long-term and changing exhibitions as well as a variety of educational programs, the Museum is a great place to spend the day learning about our county’s history and having fun in our hands-on exhibit spaces.See more..
4.5Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum(45 reviews) - Great museum to understanding milling and a bit of the history of Lindsborg. Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours History Museums
History Museum with exhibits of Wheat/milling in central Kansas and immigration to the area by the Swedes. Also, an 1898 restored flour mill and 1904 World's Fair Swedish Pavilion. Both are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Heritage Square village includes one-room school house, depot, first courthouse and small telephone workshop.See more..
4.0Kansas Teachers' Hall of Fame(42 reviews) - Loved it!! Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums • History Museums
Unique museum dedicated to the teaching profession featuring books, desks and other items from early classrooms.See more..
4.5WWII German POW Camp(40 reviews) - Unique historical roadtrip stop Spent 1-2 hours History Museums
Just off Route 81 near Concordia, find the remnants of a Nazi POW camp from WWII. There's a museum that is sometimes open, or just park and see the guard tower that's still standing by the road. Definitely a unique piece of American history.See more..
4.5Territorial Capital Museum(37 reviews) - Great museum for Kansas history Saturday: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums
The Territorial Capital Museum is an award-winning historic site chronicling the history of Lecompton from the tumultuous, controversial territorial days to the delightfully quaint present. Housed in the stone Lane University building, where President Eisenhower's parents met and married, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Lane University was built on the foundation of the started, but not completed, state capitol building. Lecompton was the official territorial capital of Kansas from 1855-1861.See more..
4.5Carroll Mansion(36 reviews) - fun and a bit creepy Saturday: 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums
We love historic home and museums. The Carroll Mansion is probably one of my favorite museums in Leavenworth. There is SO much to see and it is just the best time to be walking through this old home. Until you get to the 2nd floor bedroom, that's when it gets a bit creepy, but only if you pay super close attention to the pictures on the wall. I definitely recommend this for families and field trips.See more..
3.5Gunfighters Wax Museum(36 reviews) - Interesting but not realistic looking Speciality Museums • History Museums
Located in the Kansas Teachers' Hall of Fame, this museum features life-size wax figures of famous, and infamous, cowboys of the Old West.See more..
Visitor Center has a lot of helpful brochures and maps about the area. The lady attendant was very helpful organizing our day’s site seeing; sorry I don’t know her name. The museum itself is on the small side, but packed with Kansas and area history information of people, places, and product. Interesting, diverse, and free other than optional donations.See more..
4.5Watkins Museum of History(35 reviews) - History Buffs! It's all here Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Educational sites • History Museums
The Watkins Museum of History tells many stories about the diverse people and events of this area. We have an exciting array of programs and rotating exhibits. Our community room can be rented for events. Our expert staff and volunteers can assist with genealogy and local history research.See more..
4.5Fort Wallace Museum(33 reviews) - Great museum, hidden gem History Museums
Stopped here on our way through Kansas. This is an excellent museum that addresses the interesting history of the area in a pretty thoughtful way. There is a replica stagecoach you can climb into. There are also some very interesting buildings on the property : an old railway station, a church and more! This was a wonderful stop on our way through Kansas. See more..
4.0High Plains Museum(29 reviews) - Wonderful exhibits! Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM History Museums
Exceeded our expectations! The replica of the first helicopter, and the reproductions of the mud hut and beauty shop were our favorite displays. There was even a little gift shop and a helpful museum worker. Call 785-890-4595 for hours.See more..
4.5Shawnee Town 1929(28 reviews) - Trip back in time Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours History Museums
Self-Guided Tours of Museum Grounds: Open March to October 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday Visitor's Center Gift Shop & Exhibit: Open Year Round 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday The Museum is closed on all public holidays observed by the City of Shawnee. Museum Tour: $5.00 per adult, $3.00 per child (ages 5-17), Free - children under 5, $4.00 Seniors (65 ), First Responders & US Military Veterans.See more..
4.0National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame(26 reviews) - Endless antique examples of farm life and farming equipment from America's heartland. A MUST STOP WHEN IN KC. Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Speciality Museums • History Museums
I have been going here for years and it really does not matter if it is during the off season or during one of the many summer events. The slow times are great in that there is so much extra time to walk through the museum buildings looking at the furniture, equipment and other items of interest. Outside, there are the many older building that have been moved onto the property to show what life was like 100 years ago on the prairie. A great spot to stop at with kids or just for a walking afternoon when you are early to the RaceTrack and The Legends.See more..
Volunteers opened early and took their time showing us around the larger-than-anticipated exhibits, not limited to mining. Plenty of mining photos and gear along with shelves of minerals. Old vehicles, uniforms and photos of WWII, local high school yearbooks, and much more. Outside items interesting (mostly mining equipment), but do check the hours to make sure you can get in. It's well worth it. Some of the items donated by families still living in the area. A friendly dog named Gwen greeted us at the door after the owner made sure it was OK with our group. There is no fee, but donations help keep the place alive.See more..
4.5Old Depot Museum(23 reviews) - A Must Visit! Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums • History Museums
Housed in an 1888 Santa Fe Depot in Ottawa, Kansas, the Old Depot Museum shares the story of trains in small towns and the history of Franklin County, Kansas. The Old Depot Museum is part of the Franklin County Historical Society, which also includes the 1859 Dietrich Cabin and the Franklin County Records & Research Center.See more..
4.5Kansas Oil Museum(19 reviews) - Oil & Area History Combined Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours History Museums
The rich history of Butler County and El Dorado come alive at the Butler County History Center and Kansas Oil Museum. Visit the museum today for inspiring exhibits on the Flint Hills, the history of Kansas oil discovery, and much more. An outdoor Oil Boom Town represents the height of 1920s oil towns that sprang up overnight to provide housing for the droves of people that came to Butler County to find their fortunes in black gold. Working antique oil equipment is featured on the ten-acre grounds as well as the oldest log cabin in the county, a garage full of early 20th century automobiles, and stately representations of our beautiful state tree, the Cottonwood. Indoors, our main gallery boasts a stunning exhibition on the Flint Hills, Butler County history, and oil development. The Rolla A. Clymer Research Library serves as a valuable research tool for anyone looking for more information about family, local, or state history.See more..
The Wamego Historical Museum is a local treasure. For a small admission price, visitors have access to four buildings packed with dozens of exhibits pertaining to Wamego's past. Admission also includes a guided tour through the museum complex's prairie village (log cabin, telephone museum, jail, general store and school) and INSIDE the city's iconic Old Dutch Windmill. Special features of the museum, located in Wamego's lovely city park, include two mint-condition Chrysler-product cars (1949 & 1950), in honor of Chrysler Corporation founder Walter P. Chrysler, who was born in Wamego in 1875, and a real mounted buffalo. The museum is open every day (closed Mondays during the winter). It's well worth a visit any time of year.See more..
My friends and I were interested in the history behind Cloud County Historical Society and all it’s history. Got a great tour and history behind the wall!See more..
This is an amazing "step back in time" nestled right in the heart of a suburban neighborhood. If you are lucky enough to happen upon the outdoor "Indian Festival" by all means - go! It's a live reenactment of Indians and Pioneers living in the open, and exchanging trades.See more..
To say that we had incorrectly pre-judged this museum would be a huge understatement! We were attracted by the oddity of the Miss Kansas exhibition and with Pratt being on our road-trip route through Kansas, we stopped off to give the Museum a cursory glance. What we found instead was a lovingly maintained and genuinely interesting museum telling the story of a city’s past. In the end we spent the best part of 2 hours browsing the museum’s various attractions and curiosities and chatting to the energetic and engaging old couple who had given up their Sunday afternoon to staff the museum. We left with a warm feeling, suitably impressed with the community spirit and attention that had gone into both creating and maintaining this place. Great find, and definitely worth a visit. Particularly as there is not even an entry fee (although a donation is appreciated).See more..
5.0Richard Allen Cultural Center(17 reviews) - A must se collection of black history and the legendary 9th and 10th Cavary of Buffalo Soldiers Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums • History Museums
A must see collection of Black history in Kansas to include the legendary 9th and 10th Cavary of Buffalo Soldiers. They will take the time to walk you through each artifact with the detailed orgins of them. This was my third visit and I learn something new everytime. They have added more and more worth while artifacts... Bring the entire family!See more..
Pony Express riders and hundreds of pioneers made a stop at historic Hollenberg Station. In 1857 Gerat H. and Sophia Hollenberg established the station on the Oregon-California Trail, and from 1860 to 1861 they operated a Pony Express station. Discover the stories of the Hollenbergs, pioneer life, and the Pony Express at this National Historic Landmark. Closed for the season. The Hollenberg Pony Express Station will open March 14, 2019.See more..
We wanted to go to this museum because they have a Lustron house assembled and furnished as it might have been in the 1950s. We really enjoyed that. But.....the museum is so much more. They have a furnished house, church, school, post office, and blacksmith shop. There are also cars and wagons which are displayed. The people of Great Bend must take great pride in their heritage and giving priceless parts of history to the museum. There are also great displays inside the museum itself. The volunteers working were extremely knowledgeable and very warm and friendly. We enjoyed a good talk with them. I believe the price was $4, and it certainly was worth it.See more..
4.0Kaw Mission State Historic Site(13 reviews) - Engaging history and even more engaging staff Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • History Museums
Kaw Mission tells the story about the place where 30 Kaw boys lived and attended school from 1851 to 1854. The Kaw (or Kansa) gave our state its name. They lived here along the Santa Fe Trail for less than 30 years before the U.S. government removed them to Indian Territory (now Oklahoma). Learn more about these people and the Santa Fe Trail. Closed for the season. Kaw Mission will open March 14, 2019.See more..
4.0Prairie Fire Museum(13 reviews) - A repeat experience Spent 1-2 hours Natural History Museums • Children's Museums
This is a privately funded museum with ties to Smithsonian Institute offering revolving exhibits and programs year round in the southern Kansas City, Kansas metro area. My husband and I enjoy going several times thru out the year as Great Hall exhibits are rotated in and out. We have taken grandchildren at times and they love the second floor which is a rotating "hands on" children museum revolving around nature and science. We appreciate it is a comfortable "outing" of 1-3 hours depending on how long we want to take. You aren't overwhelmed or feel you have to "race" thru to see what you want on any given visit. Parts of the museum facility are open to public for free and some exhibits are a fee admission. It is located in middle of a couple nice outdoor mall areas offering restaurants, movie theater, shopping, etc. No problem spending time in this area for anyone.See more..
5.0Kauffman Museum(12 reviews) - Mennonites from Russia History Spent 2-3 hours History Museums
Kauffman Museum in North Newton, Kansas, tells the story of Mennonites immigrating to south central Kansas in the 1870s with additional exhibits on the Native Americans who lived in the central plains of the United States, the prairie environment they called home, and areas where Mennonites went in Missions after they were established.See more..
4.5Hillboro Museums(10 reviews) - Worth a visit Saturday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours History Museums
The Pioneer Adobe House, aka Mennonite Settlement Museum, was built in 1876 by Mennonite immigrants in 1876 and is the last surviving adobe house. It is furnished with period furniture, clothing, cooking utensils, clocks, trunks, farm equipment, etc. and demonstrates the lifestyle of early immigrants to Kansas. It is on the National Register of Historic Places. Includes an operating windmill for grinding wheat and a one-room country school set up in 1890s style.See more..
5.0Marshall County Historical(9 reviews) - A great historical museum! History Museums This museum tells every aspect of late 19th & early 20th century rural life in Marshall County, KS. The museum is housed in the old Marshall County courthouse & the original courtroom is well preserved. You will be hard pressed to find another like it in the U.S. This is one of the best county museums I have ever seen. And it is free to see!See more..
4.0Chase County Historical Society Museum(9 reviews) - Learn great history of Chase County and Kansas! Saturday: 12:00 PM - 4:00 AM Libraries • History Museums
A comprehensive history of the Flint Hills area.See more..
5.0Decatur County Last Indian Raid Museum(8 reviews) - This museum is rich in the history of Oberlin and very well done. Saturday: Spent 1-2 hours History Museums
Decatur County Last Indian Raid Museum Transports you back to a Different Time From the Indian Raid of 1878 and other battles and skirmishes, to Buffalo Hunters, homesteaders, connections to people like Wild Bill (James Butler) Hickok, the Great Western Cattle Trail, the Museum is dedicated to preserving history. The museum has fifteen structures with thirteen authentic buildings dating from 1885-1952. Our historic Sod House was built on site in 1958 and the other authentic buildings were relocated to the museum grounds from surrounding locations in Decatur County to create a village setting. Enjoy self-guided tours by using our tour map and QR Codes on the buildings and many of the displays. These will give you general and more detailed information.See more..
After riding the free bikes around town on our day-trip to Greensburg we stopped in at the Soda Fountain and got delicious ice cream and drinks. Perfect to cool off and enjoy some relaxing time after our rides and walks around town. I was particularly excited that they stock a dairy free option of Sorbet so I got to enjoy an ice-cream treat as well! We did a quick walk around the museum which was quaint, but not quite as engaging as the Big Well museum.See more..
Discover the story of a Pawnee village that existed in the late 1700s. View the floor of this large Pawnee earth lodge left in tact from an archeological investigation. And see the rare sacred bundle that hangs above the altar. Learn more about the people of the Pawnee Nation and their stories. A finalist in the 8 Wonders of Kansas History. Closed for the season. Pawnee Indian Mission will open March 14, 2019.See more..
4.5Wolf House Museum(7 reviews) - Free glimpse into the past. Learned some tidbits I didn't know. Spent < 1 hour History Museums
Received a guided tour throgh the house for free. I didn't realize kitchen counters had to be invented. Good 30 minute stop.See more..
We just spent an entire week traveling our state of Kansas. We drove thru at least 113 cities and stopped at numerous venues. Out of all of our stops, the Ulysses Adobe Museum Complex was our very favorite. The museum is very nicely done. Full of area information. Clean and neat. The nearby outbuilding are very much worth visiting as well. Be sure to add this jewel to your stops when you are in southwest Kansas.See more..
4.5Miners Hall Museum(6 reviews) - Great Museum Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums • Mines • History Museums
Just a few minutes drive from Pittsburgh Kansas. This little museum is well worth a visit to learn about the rich history of coal mining in the area. Everything from mining implements to documents, records and photos. The mines were interwoven with the lives of local families who were predominantly immigrants from Italy and Eastern Europe. The low pay, poor conditions and exploitation by unscrupulous mine owners resulted in frequent strikes. At one point over 6000 wives of the mineworkers marched to protest strike breakers who were called ‘scabs’. Reminded me of the painful coal miners’ strikes in the UK in the 1970’s protesting pit closures. We were shown around the museum by the nice lady in charge who explained the exhibits. A very enjoyable visit. We went back a couple of days later to dig deeper into some of the exhibits. See more..
