National Museum Day
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Discover the museum’s diverse natural history collection of prehistoric fossils found in Kansas, a full skeleton of a Harlan’s Ground Sloth, crystals, meteorites and more! We have an extensive collection of historical artifacts from the McPherson area dating as far back as the Civil War. If you are into sports you will love our sports memorabilia including our Globe Refiners Exhibit presenting the first basketball team to win gold at the Olympics!
National Museum Day
Phone : 620-241-8464 (Always call and confirm events.)
Email Address : director@mcphersonmuseum.com
Web: www.mcphersonmuseum.com
Educational
Attractions and Upcoming Events
McPherson Valley Wetlands
The wetlands are managed primarily for waterfowl and other hunting during the season and wildlife viewing the rest of the year. Public hunting is allowed on most of this almost 4,000 acre area. Sportsmen should check with the wildlife manager for possible changes in areas open to hunting.
McPherson, KS RecreationGen. James Birdseye McPherson Statue
The equestrian statue that overlooks Memorial Park was dedicated in 1917 in a ceremony that attracted 40,000
McPherson, KS MemorialsMcPherson Opera House
Built in 1888, the McPherson Opera House was considered one of the most elaborate and architecturally sound in the state. This three-story architectural showpiece, listed on the National Register of Historic Places had a seating capacity of 900
McPherson, KS Opera Houses