2000 cookie jars and 300 buttonhooks are on display.
Hours: By appointment
Address: 121 Mechanic
Phone: 620-343-3317
Come visit us in Emporia, Kansas
One of Emporia's premier attractions, it proudly recognizes and honors outstanding teachers K-12
Emporia, KS Halls of FameThe Emporia Zoo houses nearly 400 specimens including vultures and buffalo. One of the country's smallest accredited zoos is home to a variety of birds, mammals, and reptiles. The zoo also features exceptional botanical displays and spectacular holiday lights.
Emporia, KS ZoosC of E Park at 15th and Chestnut, Fremont Park at 4th and Union, Hammond Park at 18th between Center and State, Jones Park, south of 24
Emporia, KS ParksThe Emporia Arts Council offices are in a building that was once a car dealership, and has been renovated with volunteer labor. The building also houses exhibits, classes, programs, theatre performances, and premiere performances by renowned artists.
Emporia, KS ArtsThe Lyon County Historical Society was established in 1937 when it archives were first located in the basement of the Civic Auditorium/William L. White Auditorium. In 1980, operations moved just across the street to the vacant Emporia Public Library, formally the 1904
Emporia, KS Museums