Second time there. First time was several years ago. I like the mixture of historic artifacts…read more The Greek and Roman sections were my favorites. I spent a lot of time reading the information posted. I spent over two hours there. There is a children's play area on the third floor if you want to bring your youngsters.

I am a sucker for old school encyclopedic museums, and this one is pretty iconic in this arena…read more It's eclectic, filled with oddities, and super fun for the whole family. Where else are you going to see dinosaurs, mummys, and a handwritten letter by Elizabeth I? I really enjoyed walking around, exploring, and I know my kiddo did as well. It's in an old building downtown and has loads of charm everywhere you look. 4/5 stars because I thought the kids play area was a bit of a letdown - it felt a bit dirty and neglected. There also isn't a cafe, which I think would be a fun addition if they ever plan on expanding or remodeling. The exhibits were wonderful though, and I thought for the price it was a great deal. Overall I'd for sure go back and if you're the kind of person that enjoys something off the beaten path, or has a love for old stories and a solid diorama, this is the place for you.

This place is full of historical and interesting artifacts related to the settling and immigration…read moreof Mennonite families into the local area. Great history lesson!

Loved the enormous amount of artifacts and information. Don't pass up the informational video at…read morethe beginning. Very friendly help getting us started. Each building was fascinating and beautiful. Well kept.

Friendly staff, local history, and a cool building to boot! This place was great!read more

From the owner: Located in Newton's historic Carnegie Library building, the museum offers two floors of exhibits,…read morean extensive research library, an 1873 one-room school house and a gift shop. Museum services include guided tours, special programs and events, a speakers bureau, archival research, and photograph and documents duplication.

05/2026 While driving through Hutchinson, Kansas, my wife…read moreand I stopped at Troy's BBQ for lunch. During our meal, the owner came by to check on us and asked what brought us to the area. We told him we were just passing through on our way home and asked if there was anything worth seeing nearby. He recommended the local space museum and Strataca, the underground salt mine. After finishing lunch, we decided to check out the salt mine since it was only a short drive away. When we arrived, the building looked more like a regular business office than a tourist attraction. Inside, there's a ticket counter where you purchase your tour tickets, along with displays and information about the mine. As luck would have it, we were the last two people admitted for the day's tours. After receiving our hard hats and a brief orientation, we headed to the elevator. It felt a little strange seeing an elevator in the middle of the building that takes visitors 650 feet underground. The ride down takes about a minute and a half in near darkness, adding to the anticipation. When the elevator doors opened, it felt like stepping into another world. Despite being hundreds of feet underground, it looked like a massive building with no windows. The size of the chambers carved entirely out of salt is incredible. The first part of the tour is self-guided and explains how the salt is mined, the machinery involved, and how dynamite is used to break apart the salt deposits for harvesting. After that, board a train that travels through parts of the mine, showing where mining operations began and explaining what life was like for the miners, including break and lunch area. Learn about the equipment used and more. Dark Ride tour, where a guide drives you through additional sections of the mine on a golf cart while sharing stories and information about its history and operation. The tunnels stretch for miles, and since mining still takes place today, it's fascinating to see how much of the mine remains active. They even host special events, dinner theaters, and private functions underground. This was one of the most unique attractions we've visited and far exceeded our expectations. An excellent tour from start to finish, and we would absolutely do it again.

We visited this attraction for the first time today and had a great time! It is a unique and…read moreinteresting museum, especially if you love geology and not afraid to explore 650 feet below ground. The dark ride portion of the tour was fun and the tour guides, Aaron and Logan did a fantastic job narrating and answering our questions. The museum hosts many cool events throughout the year and is approximately a 45-min drive from the Wichita area. There is an onsite gift shop, you are allowed to take a salt sample home as a souvenir and there is plenty of parking.

We had an excellent time on our trip to the Cosmosphere with our 7-year old daughter…read more The Dr. Goddard's Lab show is great for kids and adults. Lots of fun fire and experiments to keep the kids entertained and a lot of new information for the adults. We also watched the planetarium show. This was fun. There is a concession stand where we got some popcorn, drinks and candy. The flight simulator is definitely fun too. If you go, sitting in the front row is a must. It's worth waiting if you can get a front row seat. All-around good time! :)

An amazing collection of flown space artifacts! So glad that I visited…read more My only complaint is the lighting of some exhibits needs improvement.

Located in the old Engdahl Radio & Television shop is an amazing museum of HISTORY which includes…read moreseveral racing motorcycles that Stan Engdahl used and basically hand built. Stan and his wife Livonia lived across the street and were well known fixtures in the town and area. Stan was a great racer that raced all different types of AMA racing including Short Track - Half mile - Mile dirt tracks and he also raced AMA Road Races. He had great success in all he entered. Stan would be proud of how this Museum has grown. The museum also has some of the Pressgrove brothers Kenny and Paul both were very accomplished Pro dirt track racers and had factory help from BSA. Other Kansas racer stuff is there from the Dusenberry family and others. The antique machinery is plentiful, clean, shiney, and well displayed. The volunteers curate with their knowledge and always take added remarks from fans as they are gracious and open minded to always accept more information about whatever they have on display. Motorcycles have not been around as long as Marquette has but this town is just about that age. Plenty of historical items in the Kansas Motorcycle Museum and its location off the beaten path is a welcome ride on a motorcycle or car, truck or suv. Visit once, and you will return. Big Ed Beckley World's Largest Motorcycle Jumper Hometown is Scott City west of Marquette on Highway 4 @Ed Beckley

This was a special surprise for me. I really enjoyed my visit. Everyone will enjoy this museum -…read moreespecially Motorcyle buffs

We had a terrific time touring the museum!…read more I especially enjoyed the mill portion of this Lindsborg tour, and especially (as also appealed to fellow Yelper Sarah G.) the St. Louis World's Fair Swedish pavilion so carefully transported and displayed. Whoever said that a jaunt through a small Scandinavian-heavy town in rural Kansas could be so much fun? Must recommend to friends in both Kansas City and Wichita alike, plus anyone else who happens to be zig-zagging through the Midwest in search of something fun and informative all at once.

My family greatly enjoyed our visit. The exhibits are well done in the museum. Lots of artifacts…read moreand examples early town life. The story of Lindsborg is carefully documented and easy to follow. The mill is beautifully restored and looks as if it could operate today. My family experienced a wonderful afternoon exploring the buildings and the museum. Lots to see and experience!

Really cool old building, good planes on display, being able to access the tower and listen to…read moreactual air traffic control and see planes take off, but the people working there is what makes it great, very knowledgeable and can tell they enjoy what they do

This place was so cool and well worth the ticket price!!! My boyfriend is really into planes and…read morethe military so we stopped by to check this mueseum out. I wasn't expecting much because those topics are not usually interesting to me but i was pleasantly surprised. The way in which they have their information layed out was easy to follow and intriguing. There were 3 floors so many different places to stop and read about aviation. Outside in the gated area, there were 10 or more planes that you can actually go into and touch. One of them, the Ryan international, is fully open and has the original seats in it as well. Not to mention, there are a ton of planes inside the building as well. One of the best parts about this museum is the lookout area in the middle of the building that has a 360 view around the building.

The Reno County Museum is a great local Museum in Downtown Hutchinson!…read more They have some great exhibits displaying Reno County and Hutchinson history. They also have a really cool exhibit of collections belonging to residents of Reno County. The children's play area is a blast! There is a boat, a grocery store, a house, a dress-up area, and more. It's very imaginative. Admission to the play area is only $1.00 and it's a very affordable and fun way to spend an afternoon. There is a nice research library available to the public that has a large amount of information about Reno County and people who have lived in there. You could spend days in the research library reading. This small county Museum has a lot offer it's community and it's visitors.

Great library, helpful staff, and the children's area is a lot of fun for toddlers. Definitely…read morerecommend.