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

FEATURED STORIES

  • Tonight’s Encounter with Zombie Culture: Myth and/or Fascination? presentation has been canceled and rescheduled for April 4 at 5:30.

    Due to adverse road conditions our presenter would have to travel as well as for the safety of the public, the Smoky Hill Museum’s First Thursday program which was to be held at the First United Methodist Church, 122 N. Eighth Street tonight at 5:30 has been canceled. We have rescheduled the speaker for April 4.

    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....

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

  • 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...

  • 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

February 18, 2019

There are ways we can challenge ourselves to grow in empathy. If you want to learn more, check out these tips for how to cultivate more empathy for others.

February 11, 2019

What if you could live with more compassion this week and share love with other people in your community, country or even the world? Turns out, you can!

February 4, 2019

It can sometimes be difficult to consider how exactly to recognize Black History Month. What can you do? Here are six ideas for honoring Black History Month.

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