Old Cowtown Museum Wichita

Old Cowtown Museum

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Tripadvisor (490) · Museum in Wichita, United States
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Old Cowtown Museum is an accredited history museum located in Wichita, Kansas, United States. It is located next to the Arkansas River in central …

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Oct 7, 2024
If you like old pioneer history, you will enjoy visiting this replica of an old 1880's cowtown. There are many old buildings furnished with artifacts from those days. There is an interesting intro… Full review by sonflower_11
Sep 23, 2024
Could not rate this attraction b/c when we visited on Tuesday, it was closed! I had called a month ago to check along with their voice messenger, and in both cases I was informed that they were open … Full review by Valencia B
Sep 20, 2024
Fantastic and unique museum. Makes one feel like you are stepping back in time. Very friendly staff and volunteers make the museum come to life. Full review by O4405WKmichaelg
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More Than 50 Noteworthy and Reproduced S…
The Old Cowtown Museum is situated outside of downtown Wichita on the banks of the Arkansas River. Made out of more than 50 no…
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The Rowdy Mood of Wichita's Early Days
Before the aviation industry took off in the south-central Kansas community of Wichita, cattle reigned. The Old Cowtown Museum ca…
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Take a Step Back Into the Wild West
At the Old Cowtown Museum, you can take a step back into the Wild West. When you step on the dirt roads in the replica 1870s village, you …
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Re-Created 19th-Century Town
In the heart of Wichita's museum district along the Arkansas River, this is a re-created 19th-century town, where historic reenactments inc…
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54 Historic and Re-Created Buildings
Old Cowtown Museum is an accredited history museum in Wichita, Kansas, United States. It is located next to the Arkansas River in central …
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A Journey Back in Time
The Old Cowtown Museum in Wichita, Kansas, is an open-air history museum that is unique in its re-creation of Wichita and Sedgwick Count…
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Facts

Established:1952
Located:1865 West Museum Blvd
Type:Old West Museum

Questions & answers

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Does anyone know what the summer hours are? Trying to plan ahead.
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Our summer hours are the same as our winter hours, except we are closed on Sundays during the winter. We are open from 10am-5pm Tuesday-Saturday during the winter …
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Our summer hours are the same as our winter hours, except we are closed on Sundays during the winter. We are open from 10am-5pm Tuesday-Saturday during the winter (November-March), and 10am-5pm Tuesday- Saturday and 12pm-5pm Sundays during the summer (April-October). Those hours are listed on our website, Google, Facebook and right here on TripAdvisor. Thanks!
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What about military or veterans? Is there a discount?
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Really not sure about Military discount
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What is the cost for families?? Thank you.
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There aren't family rates but there are group rates for groups of 15 or more. Admission to Cowtown is: $9 - Adults $8 - Seniors (62+) $7 - Youth (12-17) $6 - Kids (5-11) FREE - Kids (4 …
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There aren't family rates but there are group rates for groups of 15 or more. Admission to Cowtown is: $9 - Adults $8 - Seniors (62+) $7 - Youth (12-17) $6 - Kids (5-11) FREE - Kids (4 and under) & Members
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How long should you allow for a visit ?
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I was there for a special dinner and the place was otherwise closed but there are numerous buildings to walk through. It is an old time West Town. I would guess there are staff there to …
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I was there for a special dinner and the place was otherwise closed but there are numerous buildings to walk through. It is an old time West Town. I would guess there are staff there to answer questions. I would say 1-2 hours. Have fun!
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Who operates Cowtown?
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Cowtown is supported through a partnership between Historic Wichita Cowtown, Inc. and the City of Wichita (KS) Division of Arts & Cultural Services.
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