Posted in Kansas
August 31, 2016
This Ride Through An Old Salt Mine In Kansas Will Take You Back In Time
If you are a native to Kansas (or ever took an elementary school field trip), you are probably familiar with Hutchinson’s Strataca: Kansas Underground Salt Museum. While you know the general concept of the mine and museum, did you know that you can actually take a tour of the historic, yet still-working mine? Did you also know that:
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Now that you understand more about the significance of Strataca and the Hutchinson Salt Company, let’s talk more about the fact that you can actually descend 650 feet underground to explore this dark and mysterious world.

The train takes visitors on a 15-minute train ride through a part of the mine that hasn't been in use since the 1950s.

The Dark Ride is a 30-minute tram ride through one of the main shafts of the mine.

While the *real* Underground Vaults & Storage Gallery is off limits to the public, they have created a replica that displays film memorabilia, costumes, and more.

Any guesses as to what you'll find in the Mining Gallery? If you said artifacts from present-day and old-school mining practices, you would be correct!

For even more information about the museum, check out these 11 Fascinating Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Strataca In Kansas.