Top rated History museums in Hays

Experience the best that Hays has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 20 places from History museum category.

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Strataca
History museum
Underground working mine exploring the history of salt with guided tours, train rides & exhibits.
4.80 (2.1K reviews) (~157.39 km from centre)
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Plainsman Museum
History museum
👍👍 One of the best! I learned a lot about the history of the county and it was well organized!
4.80 (62 reviews) (~247.71 km from centre)
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Cottonwood Ranch State Historic Site
Historical landmark
👍👍 Just about drove past this. Did a double take when I saw the stone. What a historic treasure in the heartland. A must see!
4.80 (45 reviews) (~90.26 km from centre)
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Historic Adobe Museum
Local history museum
👍👍 Absolutely Love this Museum. I've visited 3 times on my trips down US 160 and the Santa Fe Trail. Brought friends from Memphis and my Fiance on different occasions. I always donate something and buy a book! Here are some photos.
4.80 (31 reviews) (~228.8 km from centre)
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Old Cowtown Museum
Museum
Re-creation of late-1880s life in the County, including farm animals, photos & document archives.
4.70 (1.9K reviews) (~216.31 km from centre)
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Pony Express Station Museum, Gothenburg Nebraska
History museum
Compact cabin & former station used by Pony Express mail carriers with a gift shop, open seasonally.
4.70 (872 reviews) (~239.19 km from centre)
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Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library & Museum
Tourist attraction
👍 Very nice museum worth a visit. It does a good job outlining the life of Eisenhower without getting too bogged down in minutia. The website says to plan on 3 hours, but I saw the museum in about 1 (and no, I didn't hurry). There are quite a few pieces including the actual table where the D-Day invas...
4.70 (292 reviews) (~183.14 km from centre)
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Smoky Hill Museum
Museum
👍👍 What a great place for people of all ages. You begin with a little advice from a lovely person at the front desk. She goes through how to tour, which direction and what keys things to look for. You travel at your own speed and for me... watching the families entertain and educate their kids at the...
4.70 (290 reviews) (~148.62 km from centre)
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Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum
Museum
This elegant former City Hall building is now home to various historical exhibits of local interest.
4.70 (229 reviews) (~218.57 km from centre)
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Fick Fossil & History Museum
Museum
👍👍 I saw the signs for the museum on a drive and decided to make a stop. I am so glad I did! This is such a cool little museum. The lady behind the desk was so kind and she even gave my daughter a shark tooth. It's free to enter and has a variety of natural, cultural, and artistic artifacts. The 3D pai...
4.70 (201 reviews) (~135.48 km from centre)
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El Quartelejo Museum
Museum
4.70 (62 reviews) (~145 km from centre)
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Boot Hill Museum
History museum
Re-creation of early Dodge City featuring gun fights, a saloon, variety show & general store.
4.60 (2.8K reviews) (~139.05 km from centre)
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Museum of World Treasures
Museum
A history-of-the-world museum with an educational focus & hands-on children's activity center.
4.60 (1.6K reviews) (~219.1 km from centre)
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Flint Hills Discovery Center
Museum
Set in a sustainable building, this museum explores the region's ecosystem & its cultural history.
4.60 (214 reviews) (~241.26 km from centre)
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Fort Hays State Historic Site
Historical place museum
Historic fort known for its association with the African-American Buffalo Soldiers regiment.
4.60 (199 reviews) (~2.2 km from centre)
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Dickinson County Heritage Center
History museum
Indoor-outdoor museum with vintage buildings, heritage displays & rides on a 1901 carousel.
4.60 (139 reviews) (~183.34 km from centre)
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Stockade Museum
History museum
4.60 (52 reviews) (~189.85 km from centre)
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Kaw Mission State Historic Site
Historical landmark
👍👍 Everything is kept in very good condition. A lot of information that I didn't know. Nice walking path next to the site along the Kaw River.
4.50 (55 reviews) (~246.71 km from centre)
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The Original Pizza Hut Museum
Museum
👍👍 One room brick building which was moved form its original location and is now on Wichita State University campus. Open to the public. Museum inside includes Pizza Hut memorabilia, nostalgic restaurant table and chandelier, and info plaques. Worth stopping by even if it's closed or after hours since...
4.40 (115 reviews) (~219.71 km from centre)
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Dorothy's House and the Land of Oz
Museum
Cheery attraction featuring a replica house from the Wizard of Oz & an annual festival.
4.30 (965 reviews) (~247.69 km from centre)
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