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Welcome to the Topside of Kansas! We are excited to share our community with you and want you to enjoy the land of wide-open spaces, quiet sunrises, breathtaking sunsets, and starry night skies. Whether you are traveling through or looking to relocate to our...
Two theatres within this beautiful facility stage musicals, comedy, and dramas for all ages throughout the year.
Civil War veteran S.P. Dinsmoor started sculpting his populist vision at the Garden of Eden in 1905 at age 64.
The Fick Fossil & History Museum is home to many world-class fossils including the bones of the oldest documented mosasaur skull in the world, a Tylosaurus Proriger, a 30-foot marine reptile found in the Horse Thief Canyon of Gove County. Donated by the Bird...
The Buffalo Bill Cultural Center is a Community Travel Information Center offering regional and state-wide brochures, maps and travel information. Open Mon - Fri 9 am - 5 pm and Sat 11 am - 5 pm. The center offers multiple permanent exhibits such as Buffalo Bill's...
On the last Friday of every month (all year long!) from 5-9PM, the streets of Downtown Lawrence and the Warehouse Arts District erupt with art and entertainment.
Aviation history buffs will love this full-size working model of the helicopter at High Plains Museum, 1717 Cherry.
Azura Amphitheater opened in 1984 to be the prime outdoor concert venue in the Kansas City metro area. The venue was recently renovated in 2008 and has a seating capacity of 18,000. The Amphitheater box office is located at 633 North 130th Street in Bonner Springs,...
Restored 1931 theater presents concerts of diverse genre, dance, comedians, and is home to the Salina Symphony.
See world-famous fossils, as well as the dinosaurs and prehistoric sea creatures that inhabited the Great Plains over 80 million years ago.
One of the 8 Wonders of Kansas, the Cooper Barn, largest in the state, is located at the Prairie Museum of Art & History.
The Salina Kanvas Project is aimed at inspiring onlookers, sparking conversations and providing a catalyst for the further growth of our community through the commission of world-class murals and street art in downtown Salina, Kansas.
Step back in time and experience a typical day in and around the 1920’s farm community of Shawnee, through authentic collections, exhibits, programs and events.
At 19 feet 10 ½ inches wide and 13 feet 11 ¼ inches tall (not including the frame), Abilene, Kansas, is now home to the World’s Largest Belt Buckle. Unveiled December 21, 2022 in Eisenhower Park, the project serves as a billboard celebrating Abilene.
The cemetery honors our fallen heroes. The motto of the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery in WaKeeney is “No one is ever buried alone. All are buried with honor.
For over 70 years, WaKeeney has been magically transformed into a holiday wonderland from the Saturday after Thanksgiving until New Year’s. Enjoy Christmas all year long with a stop by our North Pole downtown or by taking the self guided walking tour of trees all year...
The Mulvane Art Museum exists to facilitate creative thought and intellectual growth. We offer free admission to a nationally accredited facility with over 9,000 square feet of exhibition space, four art classrooms, two sculpture gardens, an interactive artmaking...
The Historic Jayhawk Theatre resides in Downtown Topeka, KS. This non-profit theatre is continuing to preserve history while delivering out of this world performances on stage! Still fundraising to complete it's full restoration, the Jayhawk hosts man events...
Topeka is a wonderful city to find unexpected art. Whether you're seeking beauty among downtown buildings or wandering the lush grounds at Washburn University, you're sure to see a variety of fine sculptures, colorful murals and one-of-a-kind art.
A life-size bronze statue depicting Chief Charles Bluejacket - a Shawnee Indian Chief, minister and farmer in the town's early days has been created by Charles Goslin and placed on the northeast corner of Johnson Drive and Cody, Herman Laird Park. Bluejacket, the...
The idea of presenting live theatre performances in a Johnson County park was launched in 1970 with the theatre's first season on a stage comprised of a few boards and bricks near a pond in Antioch Park. The early patrons were enthusiastic, supportive and so hungry...
MTKC celebrates the collaborative art form of musical theatre through preparatory training and professional performances, emphasizing the importance of live music, in an inclusive environment honoring both indiviuality and community.
Since its inception, the Smoky Hill River Festival has welcomed thousands of loyal locals and far-way guests, as well as appreciative food vendors, artists, and performers who had never experienced the arts Festival-style until they came to Salina. The four-day arts...
Oakley Past & Present Mural is located downtown on the local grocery store. Buffalo Bill, the Smoky Hill Trail & railroad, Monument Rocks, and fossils of the past are combined with and ode to pheasant hunting and the Oakley Plainsman school mascot of the...
Keystone Gallery is a combination museum art gallery, and gift shop. The museum section contains an extensive, scientific collection of local Kansas fossils including a 20-foot Mosasaur and a 14-foot Xiphactinus. Many other fish, turtle, and bird fossil specimens are...
Located in downtown Russell, the Deines Cultural Center is a non-profit space for art exhibitions, live performances, and local art history. Each month the Deines exhibits new art from local, regional, and national artist, as well as pieces from the permanent...
The Grassroots Art Center educates, exhibits, documents and preserves grassroots, outsider art environments and folk art in the Midwest. 501(c)(3) not-for-profit. Grassroots art is created by self-taught individuals, usually during their retirement years. Often driven...
Salina has a public art collection to boast about! Installations by internationally revered artists dot the landscape and thoroughfares. Murals are the backdrop of parks, shopping areas, and even the aquatics park. SculptureTour Salina is a mainstay of our recently...
Kansas State University's McCain Auditorium is the campus cultural center for the live performing arts. McCain has a rich history of bringing world-class engaging experiences to northeastern Kansas. McCain, which seats 1,751, serves students, faculty and staff, along...
Manhattan’s Aggieville and Downtown pull in a large number of great performances throughout the year. Catch performances at places like The Hat, Auntie Mae’s and Bluemont Hotel in the Aggieville district. Manhattan’s City Park hosts live music acts throughout the...
Oakley is home to the twice life sized monumental bronze of Buffalo Bill Cody on his horse Brigham in pursuit of a buffalo. The sculpture was created by Charlie and Pat Norton of Leoti, Kansas. Standing 16 feet tall and weighing 9,000 pounds, the bronze is one of the...
SNW Gallery represents the finest of Kansas & regional artists working in a variety of mediums, including painting, print, drawing, mixed media, sculpture, ceramic, glass, photography, & jewelry. Strecker Gallery was started by Julie Strecker in 1980. It...
The paintings of Ellen Duncan adorn the walls of the Territorial Capital Museum. Her paintings and watercolors bring to life historic scenes from Lecompton and the surrounding areas. She has received awards for her historical mural illustrations displayed in the...
The Performing Arts Center in downtown Leavenworth is managed by the City's Parks and Recreation Department. The River City Community Players provide the Leavenworth area community with unique theatrical experiences in an early 20th century Art Deco Theater that has...
Located on the University of Kansas campus, the Spencer Museum of Art is a vibrant cultural center that sparks curiosity, inspires creativity, and creates connections among people through art.
Everyone is born an artist, and at Lawrence Arts Center, we provide the community with a place to connect with that inner artist and with one another. All forms of art—whether visual arts, dance, theatre, crafts, and beyond—send signals to our brains that stir our...
Seven artists spent 10 months completing this 220-yards mural tracing the Argentine District of Kansas City, KS, from the Hopewell Indians to today. The mural is on 31st through Woodland on Metropolitan.
The Strawberry Hill Ethnic Cultural Society was formed in 1988 to promote, sponsor and preserve the ethnic heritage prevalent in Kansas City, Kansas. The Strawberry Hill Museum and Cultural Center celebrates the many nationalities of Kansas City residents. Built in...
The Avenue of Murals Project was initiated in 2004 with the goal of adding quality public art to downtown Kansas City, Kansas, to bring people together, to educate ourselves about one another, and to involve local high school youth in arts programming. Under the...
Junction City Little Theater is the longest-running community theater in the state of Kansas. It began in 1949, with the vision and guidance of Bettina Coover, a vibrant and imaginative woman who became an integral part of every community she joined. In 1955, Bettina...
The C.L. Hoover Opera House has been a vital part of the Junction City community for over 130 years. Through its' history, the Opera House has at one time served as the town courthouse, fire department, jail and a movie theater. Following renovation in 2008, the C.L....
The Junction City Arts Council offers a variety of arts and activities encouraging adults and children to explore their creativity and innovative spirit. For over 40 years, the Arts Council has been cultivating the arts in Junction City and provide a gallery, work...
The Hays Arts Council functions in the role of provider and facilitator of arts events, activities, and experiences for the citizens of Hays, Kansas and the surrounding area. Its mission is to foster, promote, encourage and increase the knowledge, appreciation and...
Monarch of the Plains sculpture carved to commemorate the centennial of Hays in 1967. Local artist Pete Felten spent two years carving this monstrous 8-foot-high, 24-ton sculpture. It is located on the Historic Fort Hays grounds.
Founded in 1914, it was the first true symphony orchestra in western Kansas. The orchestra, a community-university ensemble, is affiliated with Fort Hays State University and its members include music professors, teachers, students and musicians from Hays and...
Lloyd Harden (1927-2012) needed a winter hobby, something to keep him occupied when field work slowed. Being improvisational and creative, he began taking apart worn-out machinery and creating what he called "Creative Art from Used Parts" or "field art". The giant...
In the spring of 2001, the “World’s Largest Painting on an Easel” was erected in Pioneer Park, in Goodland, Kansas. The 24 x 32-foot painting is a reproduction of Vincent Van Gogh’s Three Sunflowers in a Vase, the first version in a series of seven sunflower paintings...
Frahm Theatre inside the Colby Community College provides a platform for the students of this college to showcase their talent and hosts performances of in-house as well other local theater groups on a regular basis. Frahm Theatre is equipped with a spacious stage and...
Pickin' On The Plains in Colby, Kansas is an action-packed weekend with live bluegrass music and more!
At Kansas City Renaissance Festival each fall, step back in time to a 16th century village where the fun and laughter never end! The Kansas City Renaissance Festival began its journey in September of 1977 as a benefit for the Kansas City Art Institute. Since then, the...
The arts are alive in Abilene! A five-star community that embraces the arts, Abilene offers many unique attractions for art lovers.
The Great Plains Theatre (GPT) was established in 1995 as a 501-C3 non-profit year-round professional theatre. Dream big at GPT by experiencing live, professional theatre on I-70 between Denver and Kansas City. Through the years, GPT has developed a flourishing...
The Prairie Museum of Art & History/Thomas County Historical Society serves the community of Thomas County and the greater NW Kansas area as an educational organization, promoting local history, hosting visitors, groups and organizations, while enhancing the...
Our mission? Simple yet mighty: to make the arts accessible to all. We’re all about spreading the joy of creativity, making sure everyone has a front-row seat to the magic. We’re here to champion existing cultural gems and spark fresh ones into life. Whether it’s a...
From Interstate 70’s Exit 17, drive the nation’s first agriculture-themed byway. The scenery changes from day to day as the cycle of agriculture turns crops into food.
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