Historic Sites

Home of the Emporia Arts Council, the Emporia Arts Center provides artistic events for the Emporia area. The Center's gallery features rotating exhibits. Art classes are available for children through adults,…

Lake Garnett's dam, swimming pool, football stadium, and shelterhouse amenities were a project of a WPA/CCC Camp completed in 1934. The 2.6 mile "true-road" course around Lake Garnett garnered national…

Home of Muriel , the last remaining Lockheed Electra 10-E! Muriel is identical to the airplane Amelia Earhart went missing in on her famed final flight around the world. This hybrid history and STEM museum tells Earhart…

The modern water park features a lazy river, zero-entry kid pool, an eight-lane pool, two slides with plunge pools, and a concessions area.

This summer, step into the stories that shaped Reno County at the Reno County Museum in Hutchinson, Kansas. As part of the Kansas Sunflower Summer program, we invite families, history buffs, and curious explorers to…

Did you know that world famous Buffalo Bill Cody earned the legendary title "Buffalo Bill" in this part of the country? The legendary contest between himself and William "Bill" Comstock took place…

This complex on 80 acres includes the Kansas Museum of History, State Archives & Library, Nature Trail, Potawatomi Mission and Stach School, a one-room schoolhouse, as well as the state historic preservation office.

Built in 1887, the combination Depot features a passenger waiting room, agent's office and freight room, all containing historical artifacts and memorabilia.

Located near the City of Adams. Home of Clyde Cessna and the church which he attended. The church was moved from Norwich to Adams in 1914. Historical Marker on Church site. Church built-in 1891.

Visit the Mary L. Martin Art Gallery in Iola and enjoy the magnificent works of art from the most famous of artists to local talent that is breathtaking!

Mission: To nurture, celebrate and promote the achievements of playwrights, playwriting and the American theater; in order to educate, entertain and culturally enrich the communities of Kansas, the region and beyond…

Welcome to the state’s premier science center – Exploration Place! Parked along the picturesque Arkansas River, Exploration Place inspires the next generation of Wichita scientists and engineers. The interactive museum…