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Each time you visit the Smoky Hill Museum, a new story inspires you. See what we do.

FEATURED STORIES

  • Kansas Day Open House
    Kansas Day Open House

    Come on down and help us celebrate Kansas’ 162nd birthday! Bring the whole family to the Smoky Hill Museum for a free birthday party, on Saturday February 1, from 1-3 pm. You can enjoy learning how to make butter or shell corn. Plus, there will be make and take crafts, delicious refreshments and more! Everything’s free, at the Kansas Day Open House.

  • 1950s exhibit

    1950s: An American Dream?
    Exhibit Open October 19 through March 2020

    Many have a nostalgic view of the 1950s. On the surface, this decade beamed with prosperity with new homes, automobiles and appliances. Yet, under this decade’s shiny appearance, many felt pressured to conform to societal norms. Changes were brewing below the surface of the American dream. This exhibit opens to the public October 19, 2019. Friends members are invited to a special preview. For information on how to become a friend, click here.

  • Patches, a life-sized hippo made from painted salvaged steel panels by artist Dale Lewis from Hastings, Minnesota, is staying at the Museum. Sculpture Tour Salina is pleased to announce Patches as the People's Choice Award winner for 2018. more.....

  • Our programs are designed to further our mission and encourage visitors to engage with history.
    Take a look.

  • Discover how we were founded and remain true to our original mission.

  • Special thanks go to our exhibit and case sponsors. The Museum is able to continue its strong exhibits and educational programming through their generosity. Interested in sponsoring an exhibit? Contact Kay Quinn at kay.quinn@salina.org.

Welcome to the Smoky Hill Museum

The Smoky Hill Museum explores history in unexpected ways with interactive fun around every corner. It’s a big-city museum in a small package intentionally designed to make kids eager to stay longer and adults want to come back for more.

Special thanks to our sponsors:

  • Benson Accounting CPA, PA & Modern Woodmen of America

    For 1950s: An American Dream?

  • Debbie & John Divine

    For 1950s: An American Dream?

  • Larry & Joy Smith

    For 1950s: An American Dream?

  • Bette Timmel

    For 1950s: An American Dream?

  • Jeff Denton

    For the Dugout

  • For the From Sod to Stone area

  • For the Industry On the Move case.

  • Morrie and Sydney Soderberg

    For the Mercantile

OUR SPONSORS