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Old Jefferson Town Museum

Explore over nine acres of museum grounds, maintained by the Jefferson County Historical Society (JCHS), and uncover hidden treasures that tell the tale of community, conflict, and progress. 

Pony Express Museum

Now part of the brand-new Pony Express Historic Byway, visiting the Pony Express Museum is now better than ever. The museum contains a saloon, blacksmith shop, schoolroom, stables, kitchen with many items from the Smith Hotel, a parlor, and a bedroom typical of the hotel. Many items in the museum originally belonged to the Smith family but are on loan to the museum. 

Cedar Cove Feline Sanctuary & Education Center

Do you like seeing big cats at the zoo? Well, then get ready to visit Cedar Cove in Louisburg. Completely run by volunteer staff, this unique feline sanctuary has a variety of species and is conveniently located roughly 1 hour outside of the KC metro area. 

Allen County Historical Museum

The Allen County Historical Society offers a captivating journey through the region’s rich and diverse past. Its exhibits and archives trace the area’s history from its earliest Native American inhabitants—including tribes such as the Osage—to the arrival of early explorers and the determined settlers who established communities amidst the challenges of the frontier.

Curious Minds Discovery Zone

Welcome to the ultimate Sunflower Summer destination, an entire museum dedicated to children's curiosity! Founded in 2012, Curious Minds has been educating and inspiring kids for nearly 15 years. Kids of all ages can explore a variety of both indoor and outdoor exhibits, as well as participate in weekly programs on Thursdays and Fridays!

Miners Hall Museum

Dedicated to the mining history of Southeast Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø, this museum is home to thousands of artifacts, the "Spirit of the Little Balkans" mural, a mining library, and a research area. Since it is summer, don't forget to check out the "Coal Camp" outdoor exhibit.

Pawnee Indian Museum State Historic Site

Learn about those who were indigenous to Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø! This museum contains exhibits on the culture of the Pawnee Indians sourced from archeological investigations and historic details. The museum is surrounded by an excavated Pawnee earth lodge from the 1820s, as well as a 1-mile walking trail.

Home on the Range Cabin

Visit the original cabin where the famous anthem of Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø, “Home on the Range”, was written! See the common dwelling of pioneers on open prairie and meander along the many nature trails now running through the infamous ‘range’.

World’s Largest Collection of the World’s Smallest Versions of the World’s Largest Things Roadside Attraction & Museum

Are you a sucker for a classic American roadside attraction? This is the place for you!! Stop by Lucas to see this fantastic collection filled with a few of the most interesting, tiny objects in the entire state.

Kauffman Museum

This museum, located at Bethel College, tells the story of Mennonites who immigrated to Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø in the 1870s. Here you can learn about the struggles of immigrants as they adapted to life on the American Great Plains. Don’t forget to explore the tallgrass prairie environments that have been reconstructed on the grounds of the museum.

Stockade Museum & Carry A. Nation Home

This museum in Medicine Lodge displays life on the open prairie in the 1870s! Life was full of hardships in that period, and in this museum, you can learn how people lived their lives in those harsh conditions. While you’re here, also stop by the home of Carry A. Nation – the famous saloon-smasher who called Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø her home.

NDGA National Glass Museum

The National Depression Glass Association has a museum located in Wellington. Visitors can find over 18,000 pieces of glassware, with some dating back to the early to mid-19th century. The museum also has a research library and a gift shop!

Threshers Museum

The Threshers Museum pays homage to the old days of farming in Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø. Visit this spectacular museum in Bird City to see dozens of pieces of antique farm equipment (such as old tractors) in nearly 30 buildings.

Fick Fossil and Museum

Love learning about the ancient beasts that once roamed this realm? This place in Oakley holds a large collection of fossils and historic artifacts. Perfect for the lovers of the ancients!

Fort Wallace Museum

Discover more about the Smoky Hill Trail (the old way to travel between KC and Denver). This dynamic museum features history on the Plains Tribes, Indian Wars, and once-famous Butterfield Overland Despatch.

Vernon Filley Art Museum

One of the newer art museums in Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø, the city of Pratt has been welcoming visitors to the Vernon Filley Art Museum since 2014. The museum has hundreds of works from local and regional artists, and serves as a cultural center for the purpose of collecting, preserving, and exhibiting art.

M.T. Liggett Art Environment

Love art and the outdoors? Visit this attraction put together by a legendary grassroots artist Myron Thomas (M.T.) Liggett. Stop by and see the wide variety of creative and exciting artwork produced by this Kansan visionary.

Stauth Memorial Museum

One of the coolest museums you didn't know Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø had, the Stauth Memorial Museum features both permanent and temporary exhibits that showcase the entire history of Southwest Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø and the Old West.