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  • Museum Closed

    It’s with a heavy heart that we announce the Smoky Hill Museum will be closed to the public with all museum associated programming. We hope to open up again this fall but an exact date has not been set. Administrative offices will be open on a part-time basis by appointment only.

    Thank you for your patience and understanding during this challenging time. We wish you and your family good health.

    Ways to Keep Yourself and Your Family Healthy:
    • Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If not available, use hand sanitizer.
    • Avoid touching eyes, mouth or nose with unwashed hands.
    • Maintain at least 6 feet of space between yourself others.
    • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
    • Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or the crook of your arm when sneezing or coughing (also known as the vampire cough). Dispose of tissue after use.
    • Stay home and away from others.

  • With reluctance and disappointment, the Smoky Hill Museum announces that, after thoughtful consideration, it will be unable to host the Street Fair this September. “The health and well-being of our guests and community, as well as that of our volunteers and staff, is our number one priority,” said Susan Hawksworth, Museum Director....

  • 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.

  • 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:

  • For the 1950s Part 2: Beyond the American Dream

  • Benson Accounting CPA, PA & Modern Woodmen of America

    For the 1950s Part 2: Beyond the American Dream

  • Debbie & John Divine

    For the 1950s Part 2: Beyond the American Dream

  • Larry & Joy Smith

    For the 1950s Part 2: Beyond the American Dream

  • Bette Timmel

    For the 1950s Part 2: Beyond the 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

  • Heritage Real Estate Advisors, LLC

    For the film series featuring "Picnic"

  • Ellsworth County Independent Reporter

    For the film series featuring "Picnic"

  • Salina Art Center Cinema

    For the film series featuring "Picnic"

OUR SPONSORS