The legacy of three generations of photographers who recorded the history of Dickinson County for over one hundred years.
Changing exhibits - Free Admission
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The Heritage Center Museums
The Museum depicts life on the plains during the American pioneer movement & westward expansion periods. Exhibits include Indians, pioneers, railroad, agriculture, Victorian and cowtown eras.
Abilene, KS MuseumsGreat Plains Theatre
"Kansas' premier professional theatre company", is housed in the Great Plains Theatre, a 100
Abilene, KS TheatresEisenhower Presidential Library, Museum & Boyhood Home
Built by the Eisenhower Foundation, with funds raised through public gifts, the Eisenhower Museum is constructed of Kansas limestone. Originally dedicated on Veterans Day, 1954, the Museum was built to house the materials and objects related to Dwight D. Eisenhower's life. It contains over 30,000
Abilene, KS MuseumsC.W. Parker Carousel
This antique carousel is a National Landmark and was built in Abilene by C.W. Parker c. 1901. The carousel is a track-operated machine consisting of 24 hand-carved horses and 4 chariots on a 50
Abilene, KS LandmarksSeelye Mansion and Museum
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the twenty-five room Georgian mansion was built in 1905 by A.B. Seelye, a patent medicine entrepreneur. Museum depicts turn-of-the-century medicine business.
Winner of the 8 Wonders of Kansas Architecture!! Abilene, KS Famous HomesThings to do near Abilene, KS
Walter P. Chrysler birthplace
Wamego is the birthplace of Walter P. Chrysler, the founder of the Chrysler Corporation. Chrysler artifacts can be found in t...