Douglas County, KS Museums
Old Castle Museum Complex
The 3-story native sandstone Castle was the first home of Baker University, Kansas' oldest 4-year college. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places , it was built in 1857 and 1858
Watkins Community Museum of History
The Watkins Museum anchors the south end of downtown on Massachusetts Street. The three-story red brick building houses exhibits and artifacts of the area'
KU Natural History Museum
Established in 1866, this museum is nationally recognized for its public exhibits and collections as well as research and graduate education. The museum'
Museum of Anthropology
The Museum of Anthropology focuses on people from around the world, how they make their living, how they communicate and get along with one another and what they believe. The museum'
Wilcox Classical Museum at Kansas University
Life-size plaster casts of ancient Greek and Roman sculpture and antiquities, such as vases and coins, are a part of this collection established in 1888
Spencer Museum of Art
Seven galleries display selections from the permanent collection of over 17,000
Haskell Cultural Center and Museum
The Haskell Cultural Center serves as a Visitor Center for the campus and features exhibits from the university'
Wakarusa River Valley Heritage Museum
The Wakarusa River Valley Heritage Museum has a small but rich collection of local memorabilia including exhibits on the original African-American settlements in the area, the "Border Wars"
Territorial Capitol Museum - Lane University
This building was started with an appropriation of $50,000
Historic Lecompton Democratic Headquarters
This stone building was the headquarters of the Democratic Party during the Kansas Territorial period (1854-61). The cabin was used during a time when Lecompton, known as "
Eudora Community Museum
The Eudora Community Museum's exhibits and displays explore all of the themes relating to the history of the Eudora Area. The historic building on Main Street was first built in 1866