Best places: History museums in Russell, United States

Underground working mine exploring the history of salt with guided tours, train rides & exhibits.

Re-creation of late-1880s life in the County, including farm animals, photos & document archives.

Re-creation of early Dodge City featuring gun fights, a saloon, variety show & general store.

A history-of-the-world museum with an educational focus & hands-on children's activity center.

👍 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...

👍👍 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...

This elegant former City Hall building is now home to various historical exhibits of local interest.

This historic building dates back to the 1893 World's Fair & houses a gallery & an ornate theater.

👍👍 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...

Set in a sustainable building, this museum explores the region's ecosystem & its cultural history.

Historic fort known for its association with the African-American Buffalo Soldiers regiment.

Indoor-outdoor museum with vintage buildings, heritage displays & rides on a 1901 carousel.

👍👍 One of the best! I learned a lot about the history of the county and it was well organized!

👍👍 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...