Attractions

Completed in 1923, the Rooks County Courthouse is an example of Neo Classical Revival architecture and is one of the outstanding courthouses in Kansas. The structure, made of Bedford Stone, features marble staircases…

This 1887 two story renaissance-style structure of brick and stone with mansard roof was originally the Logan County Courthouse. Now it houses artifacts from the BOD stage coach line (Smoky Hill Trail) that ran from…

Construction was begun in 1855 on the building intended as the Territorial Capitol but work was suspended in 1857 when it seemed the Capitol would be elsewhere. Finally completed in 1882, the building housed Lane…

The Kansas African American Museum is a regional arts and cultural museum dedicated to the education, identification, acquisition, research, collection, exhibition, presentation and preservation of art reflective of…

Museum features a collection of items dating back to 1541 when Don Francisco Vasquez de Coronado and his soldiers entered what is now Southwest Kansas, searching for the fabled "Seven Cities of Gold." Other…

The gallery has 2 display rooms that highlight hanging and free-standing creations and provides a special opportunity to view high-quality art.

MoA+L captivates audiences through its rotating exhibitions featured on three floors. Multiple galleries will showcase fine artworks; immersive experiences built in-house by our own creative team; and the work of…

This Refuge is managed primarily for migratory waterfowl. Intensive use by ducks and geese occurs during the spring and fall migration. Farmlands are managed on a share basis with area farmers. Numerous ponds and a…

The Norton Theatre is a twin movie theatre showing premier and non-premier movies 6 days a week. The Theatre is staffed with volunteers under the direction of a manager and assistant manager. The original Norton Theatre…

The Barton County Courthouse is located in downtown Great Bend

Relocated and reconstructed 1892 Lecompton City Jail. This small, one-room, native limestone building was used until the 1920s. It has the original, heavy, wooden, door, hand-forged hardware and hand-forged iron window…

Come face to face with the wildest animals from around the world. Get to know the gorillas and elephants of Africa. Visit bison and bears native to North America. See eye to eye with endangered orangutans and tigers…