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

FEATURED STORIES

  • Match Madness gifts provide long-term support to the Friends of the Smoky Hill Museum, which helps keep our programs and services available for years to come. On March 21, all donations will be matched up to 50% to help meet the Museum's current needs. It’s a win-win! Learn more

  • Family and kid-friendly interactives, changing exhibits, and fun family activities are among the Museum's highlights - all free of charge.

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

  • They’re everywhere. Howling or moaning their way through movies and across television screens. Wherever they are, they’re always hunting – us. Where did these ideas originate, and what’s the underlying grain of truth, if any, to zombies? Join Cécile Accilien, Ph.D., as she shares the story of what we’ve come to call zombies. more....

  • 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.....

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

  • Meet the amazing people who work hard to make our vision a reality.

  • 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.

  • Visitors

    10,286

  • Volunteer Hours

    1103

  • Dollars Raised

    $61962

  • Program Participants

    13,086

Welcome to the Smoky Hill Museum

Family and kid-friendly interactives, changing exhibits, and fun family activities are among the Museum's highlights - all free of charge. The Museum Store offers Kansas cards, wheat weaving, specialty-food items, toys and more.

  • For the exhibit, Notorious

  • Bob & Mary Exline

    For the exhibit, Notorious

  • Jacob & Alisha Hemmer

    For the exhibit, Notorious

  • Morrison Ventures

    For the exhibit, Notorious

  • For the Industry On the Move case.

  • For the Breaking the Sod platform.

  • For the From Sod to Stone area

News & Notes

March 25, 2019

Even a small gesture can have a huge influence on the people around you. Here are a few ideas of some easy things you can do to brighten someone's day.

March 18, 2019

If you strive to live a good life in all areas, journaling might be the next step to consider. Take a look at simple ways journaling can improve your life.

March 11, 2019

There's no doubt about it: If you want to live a more knowledgeable, cultural and altruistic lifestyle, then learning another language has big benefits in store.

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