The Northwest Kansas Research Center is a photo opportunity with its rich array of trees and flowers all identified for visitors who are always welcome.
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Sod House
The sod house shows the ingenuity of the homesteaders. The late 19th century dwelling exhibits furniture, clothing and other artifacts of pioneer life on the prairie. Volunteers constructed the sod house in 1984. Sod blocks, 1 foot by 2 feet by 4
Colby, KS Pioneer HistoryThe Eller House
The Eller House, displaying typical furniture, clothing, and objects, tells of farm life in the 1930s. The house was built in 1906 in Colby, was moved to a farm south of town in 1917 and was moved to the museum site in 1981.
Colby, KS MuseumsNicol School
The one-room Nicol School building symbolizes the cultural and social importance of education to the pioneers. It represents the 94 one-room rural schools that once graced the landscape in Thomas County.
Colby, KS Historic SchoolhousesPrairie Museum of Art & History
The Museum has been dubbed "one of the finest museums in the Midwest" by KANSAS!
Colby, KS MuseumsThings to do near Colby, KS
Oberlin Country Club
Oberlin Country Club is located adjacent to Sappa Park. The Country Club has a 9 hole public golf course. ...
Logan Country Club
Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...
Nicodemus Historical Marker
"In July, 1877, Negro "exodusters" from Kentucky established a settlement here in the Promised Land of Kansas which they name...