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Barton County Historical Museum

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MUSEUM

Barton County Historical Museum

Great Bend, KS | Barton County

The museum complex includes a schoolhouse, depot, post office, Waupun windmill, 1873 stone house, blacksmith shop, 1898 church, and an implement building. The main museum interprets county history through theme displays, and additional exhibits recognize Great Bend's famous citizens including filmmaker Oscar Micheaux, basketball star Jackie Stiles, and Nobel Prize winner Jack Kilby. A highlight is a 1950s Lustron home complete with period furnishings. Admission charge.

Hours of Operation

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1:00 PM
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5:00 PM 		Closed 10:00 AM
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5:00 PM 		10:00 AM
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5:00 PM 		10:00 AM
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5:00 PM 		10:00 AM
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5:00 PM 		1:00 PM
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5:00 PM
April-October, Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday 1-5 p.m.
November-March, Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Architecture    Attractions    Historic Church    Historic School    History    Museum    People    Post Office

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