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

Free Admission

Museum Hours:

Tuesdays-Fridays: 11 am-5:00 PM
Saturdays: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM

FEATURED STORIES

  • From pilgrimages to prayers to paid time off, this presentation looks at the history of our newest National holiday. Join Micah Eklu and Jackie Anders as they share what this important holiday is about, how it’s been celebrated, including in Salina, and why it’s important. Eklu is the current chairwoman of the Salina Juneteenth Celebration Committee and a member of the USD305 Equity Council as well as the City of Salina Disability Advisory Board. Anders is the founder of Salina Juneteenth and also a committee member.

    This presentation is offered both in person and through Zoom, by the Smoky Hill Museum, Thursday, June 2, 5:30-6:30 p.m. There will be limited seating in the Museum lobby with an overflow area upstairs. Or, register to watch at home via Zoom here.

  • April 16, 2022, through October 8, 2022

    Let’s Play is the latest exhibit at the Smoky Hill Museum. It opens on April 16, 2022. See how play evolved at the turn of the 20th century. This is not a story just about toys, but about local Salina children and how they found ways to play. Come find out what Harry, Benny, Mary, Flossie, Diane, Dick, Devere, Jerry and Marilyn did for fun. See their story presented alongside whimsical illustrations by Salina native John Keeling. Keeling is a gifted illustrator and watercolorist. More...

  • Online Resources

    Check out the following:

    • Check out past exhibits in the special Online Exhibits section.

    • Access Exhibit handouts featuring such topics as the Indian Burial Pit and the Battle of Indian Rock.

    • Like crosswords or word searches? Check out the Fun & Games page.

    • Educators can enhance their lessons with free video presentations. Check out the topics available in the Educational Lending Library.

  • 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 Susan Hawksworth at susan.hawksworth@salina.org.

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

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:

  • Earl Bane

    For the Let's Play exhibit

  • For the Let's Play exhibit

  • Wimer Family Charitable Foundation

    For the Let's Play exhibit

  • For the From Sod to Stone area

  • Jeff Denton

    For the Dugout

  • For the Industry On the Move case.

  • Morrie and Sydney Soderberg

    For the Mercantile

OUR SPONSORS