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Smoky Hill Museum

Free Admission
- Tuesdays through Fridays 11 am-5:00 pm
- Saturdays 10:00 am-5:00 pm
- And by Appointment during non-regular hours.
- Closed on Sundays, Mondays and major holidays.

Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums since 1997.

211 W Iron Ave
Salina, KS 67401

Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums since 1997

How to Help

Become a Friend

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Join the Friends!

Your Friends membership enriches the lives of children, families and adults who seek knowledge and understanding about Salina. Each dollar you give helps keep the Museum free and serving people of all ages, backgrounds and economic situations.

Membership Benefits

  • 20% off each food, beverage and book order at Ad Astra Books & Coffee House by showing your membership card (excludes gifts and consignment items.)
  • A one-time coupon for a 20% discount on any regularly priced item in the Museum Store.
  • 10% off regularly priced merchandise in the Museum Store each time you show your membership card.
  • The Heritage Express quarterly newsletter, mailed four times a year.
  • Opportunities to attend members-only parties and events.
  • Additional Benefits for Contributions of $75 or more:
  • Name listed in the Museum Lobby.
  • Additional Benefits for Contributions of $500 or more:
  • Receive an additional 10% discount in the Museum Store.
  • Additional Benefits for Contributions of $3,500 or more:
  • One-time use of Museum facilities free of charge (some restrictions apply).

Thank you for your support of the Smoky Hill Museum!

Please make checks payable to the Smoky Hill Museum Friends or join online. All memberships are for one year. Memberships are tax-deductible to the extent provided by law.

Membership Changes are coming in 2027

New membership levels and benefits will take effect when you join or renew after January 1, 2027.  If you wish to sign up early, click here. All memberships are good for one year. Questions? Contact Susan at 785-309-5776 or susan.hawksworth@salina.org. Memberships are tax-deductible to the extent provided by law.

  1. Friend $45-$99

    · special announcements and invitations to educational programs, activities and advance exhibit previews
    · a one-time coupon for a 20% discount off entire purchase—regular and sale items—in the Museum Store and mention you are a Friend
    · 10% off savings on all merchandise in the Museum Store each time you shop and mention you are a Friend
    · 20% off each food, beverage and book order at Ad Astra Books & Coffee House by showing your membership card (excludes gifts and consignment items)
    · Participate in the election of Friends board of directors, one ballot per membership
    · Subscription to the Heritage Express monthly newsletter via mail
    · One membership card issued

  2. Patrons $100-$249

    All benefits of previous levels PLUS
    · Name or business scrolling on Museum Lobby TV
    · Reciprocal membership benefits with over 1,000 arts and cultural institutions throughout North America through the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association®

  3. Supporters $250-$499

    All benefits of previous levels PLUS
    · 20% off savings on regularly priced merchandise in the Museum Store each time you shop and mention you are a Friend;
    · Two membership cards issued
    · Recognition in the January Heritage Express newsletter

  4. Benefactors $500-$2,499

    All benefits of previous levels PLUS
    · Participate in the election of the Friends board of directors, two ballots per membership
    · Name or business scrolling on Museum Lobby TV and on our website
    · Behind-the-scenes tour (with advance booking) for up to four guests

  5. Champion $2,500+All benefits of previous levels PLUS
    · Behind-the-scenes tour (with advance booking) for up to eight guests
    · Two Patron-level gift memberships to recipients of your choice
    · Invitation to a donor recognition lunch

Our Impact This Year

  • Allison K.

    A great museum for the whole family! We were traveling from the kc area to Colorado and had to stop due to the interstate being closed. We saw the museum was open and were able to spend about 3 hours there walking around the museum. We have three kids, ages 2, 5, 7 who asked if we could go to it again on the way home. Thanks for allowing us to spend a good chunk of our day there! We will be back!

Smoky Hill Museum
Smoky Hill Museum

Free Admission
- Tuesdays through Fridays 11 am-5:00 pm
- Saturdays 10:00 am-5:00 pm
- And by Appointment during non-regular hours.
- Closed on Sundays, Mondays and major holidays.

Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums since 1997.

211 W Iron Ave
Salina, KS 67401
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