The pioneer museum was built in 1915 as a home and displays agricultural tool exhibits.
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Carnegie Library
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Carnegie Library was built in 1904 with the help of a $10,000 grant from Andrew Carnegie. The building is located just to the west of the Courthouse and now houses the county attorney's office.
Manhattan, KS Carnegie LibrariesMarianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art
The Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art offers an in-depth look at Kansas art and brings art and artists from around the world to the heart of Kansas. This 25,000 sq. ft. facility is home to KSU's permanent art collection. Since its establishment in 1928, this collection has grown to over 7,000
Manhattan, KS MuseumsHarold M. Freund American Museum of Baking
The American Museum of Baking housed in the Emerson Library of the American Institute of Baking, contains one of the world's largest collections of artifacts on baking history, including the "world's largest collection of baker statuettes and figurines,"
Manhattan, KS MuseumsHartford House
The Hartford House that sets adjacent to the Historical Society Museum is a restoration of a prefabricated house that the early settlers brought to Manhattan in 1855
Manhattan, KSWolf Butterfield House Museum
The Wolf Butterfield House served as a way station for the Butterfield Stage Line started by David Butterfield in 1865. The limestone house contained dining and sleeping faciltities as well as a tavern for stage line patrons.
Manhattan, KS Museums
Things to do near Manhattan, KS
First Infantry Division Museum - Fort Riley
The U.S. Cavalry Museum and 1st Infantry Division Museum document the storied history of American Cavalry and the "Big Red On...
Circle "E" Feedlot Tours
Custom feeding operation for 12,000 to 15,000 head of cattle. Tours by appointment. ...
Alma Antiques
This beautiful two story stone building, built in the late 1800s originally housed a book store. Notice the date above the sm...
Christmas on the Summit
Craft and Vendor show! There will be carolers, crafts, vendors, radio remote, and much more! Friday, November 8th 2013 6 pm-9...