Roberts County Museum, County museum in Miami, United States.
Description
Roberts County Museum is housed in a restored railway depot building and displays items that tell the region's story, including pioneer documents, frontier firearms, and Native American artifacts. The collection also features household goods, kitchen equipment, and farm tools that illustrate how people lived and worked in earlier times.
History
The building was constructed in 1888 as a depot for the Southern Kansas Railway Company and later operated under the Santa Fe Railroad. Its conversion into a museum preserves the story of how rail transport connected communities and spurred growth in this region.
Culture
The collection displays tools and equipment from various trades that shaped local life, including blacksmith forges, tinsmith work, cobbler benches, and printing operations. These exhibits show how people in the frontier era earned their living and organized their daily work.
Practical
The museum is located in the downtown area and is easy to reach on foot if you are in Miami's center. Plan your visit for a weekday morning, as hours are limited and you will want time to explore the different exhibit areas.
Did you know?
The museum preserves finds from the Miami Clovis Site, revealing how early hunters pursued mammoths in the area roughly 12,000 years ago. These archaeological discoveries offer a window into human life at the end of the last ice age in this region.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (Miami).
Lake Meredith
82.8 km
Woo Cheong Pawn Shop
35.8 km
Leaning Tower of Britten
68.2 km
McClellan Creek National Grassland
57.5 km
Fort Elliott
25.3 km
Devils Rope Barbed Wire Museum
51.4 km
West Winds Motel
87.2 km
Carson County Square House Museum
77.6 km
Route 66 Bridge over the Chicago, Rock Island and Gulf Railroad
70.8 km
Cruz Gigante de Groom
69.4 km
Donley County Courthouse and Jail
87.1 km
Roberts County Courthouse
201 m
Lipscomb County Courthouse
68.8 km
Gray County Courthouse
34.2 km
Wildcatter's Bowling and Entertainment
68.9 km
Pampa H2O Aquatic Center
34.3 km
Devil's Rope Museum
51.4 km
Pioneer West Museum
63.6 km
Pampa City Hall
34.2 km
Freedom Museum USA
34.8 km
Palace Theatre
33.7 km
Ellis Theatre
80 km
Morley Theatre
68.1 km
Lyric Cinema
75.7 km
White Deer Land Company Building
34.1 km
McLean Commercial Historic District
51.2 km
Phillips 66 Station (McLean, Texas)
51.2 km
Canadian River Wagon Bridge
36 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes