These Mines Hiding Deep Below Kansas Are Like A Whole New Underground World
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.
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.
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.
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.
Born and raised Kansan, Clarisa has lived in both tiny towns and cities during her time here in the Sunflower State, mostly in the south central area. Clarisa is a stay-at-home mother of one crazy kid, three cats, and two reptiles, and has been writing anything and everything since she's held a pencil, though Kansas and fantasy novels take up most of her time.
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