Have you ever wanted to venture underneath Kansas, into a mine that’s safe to explore but still full of wonder? Deep below Kansas, there sits a whole world of rock, salt, and movie props. Movie props? There’s definitely more than meets the eye in this museum underneath Kansas. Let’s head down below and take a look.

27,000 miles of salt deposits lie deep beneath Kansas, and we've been mining it since it was discovered in 1887.
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Today, there sits a museum in Hutchinson, Kansas named Strataca that guides you through the mines that are still used to this day.
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Descend 650 feet below Kansas and explore this mine deep below the surface for yourself.
What you'll see here at the museum is only a small portion of the mine, and it's the safest place you can explore the history of salt mining in Kansas.
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Take a guided tour on The Dark Ride or the Salt Mine Express, two ride-along ways to explore the mine and see what Kansans used to work on every day.
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Along the way, you'll see many pieces of equipment that were once commonly used in the mines to move both people and salt back and forth.
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View huge chunks of salt, or take home a small piece of your own as a souvenir. There's so much to discover and learn about the lives of the miners and the history of salt mining in Kansas.
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If you spot what looks to be a miniature waterfall, look closer. It's salt!
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However, many people don't know that the salt mine also is home to Hollywood movie props from all sorts of scenes.
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Dorothy, a prop from the movie Twister probably feels right at home stored in Kansas.
Will you venture deep beneath Kansas' surface at this salt mine in Hutch?
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They do have a few rules, however. No children under 4 are permitted in the mines, and you should leave any pocket knives, tobacco products, and hats in the car. Otherwise, have a great time!

A road trip to this salt mine won’t take long, so feel free to use the rest of your time visiting one of these other 9 short road trips to great places.

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