Old Cowtown Museum, History museum in Wichita, United States.
The Old Cowtown Museum spreads across 23 acres with 54 historic and reconstructed buildings, displaying life in a Midwestern cattle town from 1865.
Established in 1952, this open-air museum stands on the former grounds of the Chisholm Trail, which served as a major route for cattle drives.
The museum features daily demonstrations of blacksmithing, farming techniques, and traditional crafts that shaped the development of Kansas settlements.
The museum welcomes visitors Wednesday through Saturday from 10 AM to 5 PM and Sunday from noon to 5 PM, with admission fees ranging from $8 to $10.
The facility maintains a collection of period-accurate buildings, including a working farm, Victorian-era homes, and a saloon serving traditional sarsaparilla.
Location: Wichita
Address: 1865 Museum Blvd, Wichita, KS 67203
Phone: +(316)3503323
Website: https://oldcowtown.org
GPS coordinates: 37.69346,-97.35951
Latest update: March 4, 2025 10:37
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