Family Activities:

Old Cowtown Museum

Attraction

Old Cowtown Museum

1865 Museum Blvd., Wichita, KS

As the name implies, the Old Cowtown Museum takes visitors back in time to the days when Wichita was a destination during cattle drives. Located on 23 acres, the “museum” is actually a collection of 54 historic and recreated buildings that embodies the people and characteristics of a town between 1865 and 1880. The programming is designed to showcase the evolution of Wichita, Kansas from a frontier settlement to a cattle town to an agricultural and manufacturing area.

As you stroll the streets and boardwalks, you may see hands-on experiences (try walking on stilts!), talk with costumed interpreters (the owner of the funeral home has some really interesting stories), or catch a gunfight in the street. You also can take a wagon ride or enjoy a sarsaparilla in Fritz Snitzler’s Saloon (additional fee).

When visiting, wear comfortable clothes and shoes, dress for the weather, and bring the sunscreen, bug spray and bottled water. Plan to spend a minimum of an hour and a half onsite, possibly more if you get caught up in the action.

Hours
Summer: Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 12 to 5 p.m.
Winter (end of October to mid-April): Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Note: Last admission sold one hour before closing.

Admission
$7.75 for adults ages 18 to 61; $6.50 for adults ages 62 and older; $6 for children ages 12 to 17; $5.50 for children ages 5 to 11; free for children age 4 and younger and for Cowtown Members. Free parking.