We enjoyed the overall show and dinner the museum has great exhibits. Don't pass this place up . read more

Boot Hill Museum - The boothill shops - Museums Near Me - Dodge City, Kansas

Can't really say much other than from what you can see from outside of the fence. This is not a pet friendly place anywhere on the grounds. Really disappointed as we were looking forward to seeing the old town behind the museum. Dont leave your pets in the car, it's not worth it. read more

There is a lot of great history in this museum! We enjoyed the self-guided tour, we learned a lot, and even the mock gunfight was pretty dang good! We were glad we detoured to see this! read more

Boot Hill Museum - Mock gunfight - Museums Near Me - Dodge City, Kansas

Great museum about Dodge city, its former famous citizens and tons of artifacts from the past. Stroll the old west with the recreated main street with a fully functional soda store and ice cream store. While I was there during the off season I have heard they normally have a recreated gun fight during the summer. Wish I had more time here but had to visit at the end of the day. Also has a great souvenir store too. read more

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The museum is okay, but the price is just too high. We did enjoy the gift shop, and the young lady in the saloon was very sweet. When we signed the guest book it said if we gave them our email address, we would receive a five percent discount. We never received an email, so no discount. Two seniors, and a 9.00 magnet was 49.00. read more

This is an amazing museum to visit if you're ever in town, put it on your list of things to see in Dodge City. The history is amazing and if you're a History buff or love anything to do with the TV series "Gun Smoke", you're going to love this place. During the summer, they have live musical shows in the full service saloon that sells Sarsparilla, Beer, Whiskey shots and soda. read more

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This was such a great experience from the history to the live action to the wonderful dinner theater. When you are a fan of history and the old west this checks all the boxes. The facility is clean the team are so nice and helpful. The gift shop has so many great things this is a must stop for someone's travels across the American west. read more

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My favorite part of this museum was all of the staff dressed up period appropriate for the old west and wandering around to immerse you in the Wild West! I learned A LOT visiting this museum, and the layout made it easy to stay engaged as you walk thru. Highly recommend stopping at the Saloon for a shot glass full of local Boothill Whiskey and listening to the rag time piano music! So fun! read more

It was so complete and well done. The information was amazing. We will venture here again.

Great history that covers everything Dodge City. We were in winter months so no reenactment activity. But it was nice walking around without the crowds. Had a beer at the saloon. Strolling leisurely, we were there 3 hours. Much to see and learn. Don't be disappointed that it's not original buildings. Those burned down in the 1890's. Best time to come is July when many events going on, especially the cattle drive down Wyatt Earp Blvd. read more

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Lots of info regarding Wyatt Earp and the days of outlaws, cattle drives, buffalo slaughter, stage coaches, Native Americans, and the Wild West. The museum is a walk-through with lots to read and see. The charge includes the muse and old-town area (filled with lots more reading and displays). A house, blacksmith shop and church are the only original buildings here. The price seems a little high for what you get, probably not a good stop if you have young children. read more

Boot Hill Museum - Beautiful lights in the original church building. - Museums Near Me - Dodge City, Kansas

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We enjoyed the day at Boot Hill the museum was top notch. Great way to spend an afternoon!

Young lady seems to have found the spot on Main Street where all the bad guys died? It appears she thinks rolling in all the imaginary blood will give her their strength!! But they got shot right? This is an incredible experience for young and old as it is very informative and very very nicely done. You actually don't have to walk outside much to see everything and there is a lot to see read more

Boot Hill Museum - Young lady ready and excited on Main Street - Museums Near Me - Dodge City, Kansas

Me and my kids were in dodge a couple of weekends ago and decided to visit the Museum. Best thing Ever! Their favorite part was chasing the wanted person her name was Anna? I think? She was so sweet to my kids and made the whole experience fun for us. I hope to come back and see her again! read more

The best museum we've visited in recent memory. The staff were very friendly, the atmosphere was comfortable and the museum was laid out chronologically in such a way that it made learning fun. We couldn't wait to see what was next around the next corner. The interactive displays not only informed but we're entertaining as well. Overall, it was an enjoyable and instructive experience. read more

My husband is an old west fan and loved meandering thru the facility. The gift shop had a nice selection.

i love boothill museum hes so yeehaw and so cute the staff was so nice too i asked sandra if i can see boothill and she said of course and she showed me the way to see him and i saw the most jaw dropping, heart stopping, mind bogglin, grandma reviving, toe curling boothill ever. He was so pretty i love him so much.. so then i made out with him and the end!! Totally recommend that you come here, 5 star!!!! read more

Boot Hill Museum - Museums Near Me - Dodge City, Kansas

Took my husband who is a big Western movie guy. We had such a fun time! We got the Marshalls pass and it didn't not disappoint. That includes an all day pass to everything in the museum AND a dinner and the variety show with Miss Kitty and her crew. Such a fun day! And the gun fights were a lot of fun too. We got to see three of them and they were all different stories! Thanks guys! read more

Boot Hill Museum - The actors from Miss Kittys Variety Show - Museums Near Me - Dodge City, Kansas

One of the best museums I've been to, this incorporates a new facility with extensive exhibits featuring great audio video performances of actors in character that bring the history to life. Then there is a walking tour that takes you through many historic buildings and displays, including actors working in the businesses serving drinks and selling merchandise. Fun for all ages. read more

Wonderful. Great collection. Walking inside the stores was wonderful. Had a delicious cold sassparilla in the saloon, for a fare price. Very nice. Enjoyed it all. Fun gift shop too! read more

We went during off season, several activities were not happening. Rather slow and self paced. It was interesting but we don't have to revisit. read more

Wonderful museum and entertaining gun fight and can-can lessons. Spectacular gift shops, charming bar, nice soda fountain for simple lunch and ice cream favorites. Great recreation of Wild West town with nods to the TV show, Gunsmoke. read more

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Well worth the time. I'm not a big history buff but it was entertaining. Went during the off season and not all exhibits were open. Plan at least two hours to look at everything read more

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We didn't take the tour because it was a little pricier than we were expecting and willing to pay as we were passing through. Lot's of tales to be told! read more

Great museum! Enjoyed the exhibits, had no idea there were so many types of barbed wire! The buffalo exhibit was my favorite. Loved the interactive floor effects. We visited during the off-season, very low crowds. Worth the stop! read more

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This place is so much fun! It's educational, it's interactive, great merchandise and staff. You get to see so many historic things and they do old fashioned photo and plays. Definitely one of the best attractions in Dodge City. read more

Interesting exhibits and historical information. Enjoyed the gun fight! We did the bus tour too so we really got a feeling for the cowboys and the way things were"back in the day ". read more

Good museum to visit. Lots to see. Some history to learn about as well. Staff friendly. Not crowded on a Tuesday afternoon in October.

Boot Hill was the name of a number of cemeteries that existed during the Wild West era. Many no longer exist, including the one in Dodge City. On the site of the former Boot Hill Cemetery is the now the Boot Hill Museum. Made famous by gunslingers Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday, Dodge City was once a town of lawlessness and violence. Today, it is a quiet place with not much going on, but the museum pays homage to Dodge City's Wild West history. The museum consists of a small section of the former cemetery, a recreated and scaled version of the historic Front Street, a few historic buildings, and a Santa Fe locomotive. A few replica headstones exist, but all bodies have been disinterred and moved. The museum houses a lot of exhibits along with a gift shop, general store, and saloon where you can get some sarsaparilla. Adult admission is $12 during the summer months (Memorial Day to Labor Day) and $11 during the winter months (Labor Day to Memorial Day). The summer months have longer hours and more activities and attractions open: county-style dinner, gunfight reenactments, the Long Branch Variety Show, the Beatty and Kelley Restaurant and Ice Cream Parlor, and Old West Photo Parlor. The attractions are a la carte, but parking is free. Visit during the summer season if you can. I visited during the winter season, and it was a ghost town. However, strolling through all the exhibits and learning the history of the Wild West still took up a good amount of time, and I enjoyed my visit a lot despite missing out on the attractions and entertainment available only during the summer months. The Wild West is an era long gone, but thankfully Boot Hill Museum exists to preserve the history left behind. read more

Absolutely a must see! The noon gun show was absolutely awesome and entertaining. My kids were very amused. This destination is worth making a detour into Dodge City. read more

Nice, large, clean museum centrally located in the heart of Dodge City. A must see for any Wild West fan. The gift shop could have used more museum and subject appropriate items verses generic wholesale gifts and home decor you would pick up at Cracker Barrel or specialty gift and home decor shops any place in America. The staff was friendly and helpful. Everything was extremely clean and organized. read more

What a cool Wild West experience this July! We loved everything! The gunslinger street fight, the shoppe keepers who ended up being our servers and entertainment staff in the dinner show, the drummer and pianist were fantastic as well as can- can dancers and whole acting team, the songs by 'Miss Kitty' and dinner show dramatics were wonderfully fun! Also, the cashiers, Penny Lopp & Damaris Coca in the western shops were so personable and helpful! Sure liked these shops a lot! The olde-fashioned sundaes were fantastic in the icecream shoppe and the staff there was really great, too!! It was fun too see them in the show! Great surprise! A good recommend to have stayed at the Dodge City House, which was great! Especially the beds there, super comfortable! We'll be back with a big group next year!! read more

A great place to spend the day. Family friendly. Lots of great exhibits and a gun fight!!

Best museum documenting the old west that I've ever seen. Highly recommended I loved the little general store. Everyone was very friendly read more

We went here yesterday and did the full tour minus the gunfight because they don't do them after Labor Day. However, the place is well laid out and full of history. The staff is friendly and will answer any questions that they can about the place. I would say plan about two hours to do the tour and have a drink at the saloon. read more

We were recently roadtripping across America and stopped for a night in Dodge City. The Boothill museum was really a great experience and the staff were all incredibly friendly. We also stayed for the gunfight, followed by dinner and variety show. With all the technology and screens in our lives, this was a breath of fresh air and a great throwback to the history of our great country. read more

5/28-29/18 The Museum is a beautifully run operation. You can purchase a dinner/show combination ticket which is a good value compared to purchasing the the dinner, show, and museum entry separately. Since I arrived "In Dodge" early evening I was just in time for the evenings festivities but not to in time to visit the museum which I visited the following day, The ticket to visit the museum was good for the next day since the museum was already closed. Dinner was at 6:00pm, a gunfight in front of the Long Branch Saloon at 7:00, and the show in the LBS was at 7:30. Dinner included brisket of beef. potatoes with onions, cream corn, cole slaw and biscuits. It also includes a beverage and desert. You sit at long family style tables which give you a chance for the really interesting conversations with your fellow diners. Everything was tasty, but my favorite was the cream of corn, it was the star of the plate. Seconds were offered to everyone but the only thing that I went up for was a double portion of that corn. I asked one of the servers if I could get the recipe, and Sally, the chuckwagon boss was so nice and gave he recipe, I will definitely be making it for the next family holiday meal... Sally told me that she has run the chuckwagen for eighteen years and the recipe was from a family member...It was so good... The gunfight was good but could use a little more theatrics, but the show inside was just great...Chalkley Beeson, "the proprietor" of the saloon acted as the MC and was also one of the stars of the show, along with "Miss Kitty" and her chorus girls, and some of the bartenders...Everyone did a great job and it was very entertaining with audience participation... It was a very pleasant entertaining evening... After I went through the museum I traveled up to Boot Hill, this was really interesting but the real action was in the building that showed a perspective on the life of the Native American tribes that lived in Kansas... In one room there were multlple TVs with commentary on the plains life and it put you in the middle of a buffalo stampede. As the buffalo herd rushes past you on the screens, surround sounds kicks in and the floor vibrates..! It really feels like your in the middle of the herd...! The gift shop has some very interesting souvenirs, some are very reasonable that you may want to pick up. The museum gives you a unique look into life in the early days of Dodge City and I thoroughly enjoyed my visit... read more

Great little stop! My kids had a blast in what they called the "cowboy town." The museum was really well-done and well-priced. Lots of hands on learning for the kids, fun stores to walk thru, and we even got to try some old time soda a s enjoy some popcorn in the saloon (adult drinks also available). Highly recommend as an educational stop for the kids! read more

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Cute little stop, was very excited to check it out. Definitely worth checking out when it's open and such. Would've spent more time here but of course it was just a random pass through since our interstate was closed last night. It's a nice small town, so if you have time most definitely come by. If you are looking for this building, look for an Applebee's turn left onto the front in front of that restaurant. You'll stop the rest area / welcome center first. You can park in their parking lot, then on your left if you face the street it'll be a tall big brown building with 'boot hill' fading away. read more

If you're in Dodge City, this is a must-see museum. It's way bigger and much more interesting than I thought it was going to be. Tons of cool information. read more

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