7 Underrated Museums In Kansas To Support This Year

Almost everyone has visited popular museums like the Cosmosphere, but these underrated Kansas museums are something new to visit someday. Grab that travel bucket list and start jotting these spots down for a day trip addition worth your while. Bring the family and gather both knowledge and memories as you tour through these underrated museums.

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First on our list is Gary's Garage Museum. Here, you'll find a replica gas station and garage to show the kids what we used to work with back in the old days. Private tours for bigger groups are available, and the kids are sure to wonder how things worked all those years ago.

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We all know that firefighters deserve some notoriety for the jobs they do daily. In Wichita, this museum is home to the last horse-drawn fire station as well as being the site of the first all-motorized fire department in the USA. Thanks to donations and volunteers, Engine House No. 6 is restored and is now a beautiful museum for tours.

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Kansas might be a hub for all things aircraft, but this Liberal museum is the home of more than 100 aircraft and exhibits that cover 80,000 square feet. More than 90 years of history are captured here in this one spot, and a tour here is essential to anyone who loves planes and other aircraft. Kids included!

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Are you a fan of trains? Out by the Santa Fe Depot, the Atchison Rail Museum displays an outdoor collection of all sorts of rail cars. The miniature railroads are operated on weekend afternoons during the summer, but the outdoor train collection can be viewed no matter the season. All aboard!

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Though it's underrated, the Kansas Oil Museum is actually one of the largest museums in Kansas. It focuses on the early oil industry as well as the local history of Butler County both before and after colonization. There are stories about all sorts of Kansas events and oil exploration so make sure to stop by sometime!

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It's easy to recognize the name Chrysler from one of the world's largest corporations, but did you know Walter Chrysler himself was born in Kansas? Today, his childhood home is now part of a museum honoring his life history with memories, accomplishments, and even a 1924 Chrysler that is owned by his great-grandson.

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Collecting the history of Wakefield, this old museum is full of treasures. If you like seeing old photographs, this is the spot for you. Old city artifacts and relics from bygone eras find their home here at this local museum dedicated to preserving the town's history.

Does your town have an underrated museum that you think should be given a little more love? Send us their information and we’ll take a look for ourselves. Otherwise, put your recommendations in our Facebook comments section.