Tour Butler County
Museums and Galleries
Andover
Andover Historical Museum
The museum is operated by the Andover Historical Society. Housed in the original (1916) Andover State Bank Building, in "old Town Andover". Learn about the life and times of Andover and Western Butler County, from its early years in the 1860s to present time. Displays include a wide variety of artifacts, memorabilia, photos and documents with special collections pertaining to Andover. Follow the in-progress restoration of the "Gilmore House" an 1870s prairie home, now located between the museum and railroad tracks.(1601 N. Main) Hours: Tues. 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Sunday 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. or by appointment. Information or tours - (316) 733-2867 or (316) 733-4611.

Museum of the American Fan Collectors Association
The most comprehensive collection of air moving devices in the world! Over 350 fans on display including many rare and one-of-a-kind items, the oldest dating back to the mid 1800s. Housed in the headquarters of Vornado Air Circulation Systems, 415 E. 13th Street. Hours 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekdays or by appointment. Free admission (316) 733-0035.

Augusta
Augusta Air Museum
With exhibit space of 16,500 sq. ft., this museum houses a collection of Military vehicles, uniforms and airplanes. 135 S. Hwy 77. By appointment (316) 775-1425 or e-mail jbblair@swbell.net.

Augusta Historical Museum. Bookstore & Gift Shop
View over 30 exhibits featuring the regional history from the 1860s through the 1940s. While there you can also visit the 1868 C.N. James log cabin which served as Post Office, General Store and School. This Museum, Bookstore and Gift Shop is open Mon. - Sat., 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Sun. 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. 303 State Street (316) 775-5655.

Augusta Fine Arts Centre & Gallery
527 State Street - (316) 775-2900
Exhibits, classes, special events.

Cassoday
Cassoday Museum
Housed in the original Santa Fe Depot, this museum features an old-timer cowboy room and a variety of artifacts from Cassoday's past when nearly one million cattle were shipped by railroad from this Flint Hills town. Washington and Beaman. By appointment (620) 735-4431 or (620) 735-4467.

Douglass
Douglass Historical Museum
Historic pioneer artifacts in period rooms. Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 314 S. Forrest Street (316) 746-2319.

El Dorado
Atrium Gallery
Flint Hills art is displayed with the writings of newspaper journalist Rolla Clymer. Open Mon. - Thurs. 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Fri. until 6:00 p.m. Located in Commerce Bank, 100 N. Main (316) 321-1250.

Bluestem Art Gallery
Sales gallery offers varied artwork by regional artists. New exhibits every two months. Open Tues. - Sat. Noon - 4:00 p.m. or by appointment. 112 N. Main (316) 321-4344.

Coutts Memorial Museum of Art
Permanent collection of over 2,000 works of original art and antiques housed in three floors of a turn of the century bank building. Temporary exhibits and performing arts open to the public Mon, Wed, Fri. 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Tues. and Thurs. 9:00 - Noon and 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Groups by appointment. 110 N. Main (316) 321-1212.

The Erman B. White Gallery of Art
On the campus of Butler Community College, this gallery is open year-round, featuring exciting professional, regional and student art shows. 901 S. Haverhill Road (316) 322-3376.

Butler County History Center and Kansas Oil Museum and Hall of Fame
Historic oil field exhibits, working drilling rig models and full-scale exhibits. Video of historic development of oil in Kansas shown in Texaco Star Theatre. Early day farming and ranching exhibits. Open Mon. - Sat. 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sun. 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Special tours with guides available. Groups welcome. 383 E. Central (316) 321-9333

The Art Room
Art work by students on display and sale. 114 N. Main (316) 321-3223


Latham
Ellet Museum
Housed in a one-room schoolhouse built by Co. Ellet in 1880s the collection includes the written and pictorial history of the Latham area. Open by appointment. S. Cherry Street (620) 965-3121 or (620) 965-2671.

Towanda
Paradise Doll Museum
Hospital and private repair facility for antique dolls, featuring over 3,000 examples on display as well as regional craft items for sale. Available to civic organizations, churches, hospitals for presentations. Open Tues. & Sat. 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. 119 S. 6th Street (316) 536-2678.

Towanda Historical Museum
Located in old Masonic Lodge Building at 401 Main, features items related to the Towanda area. Open Thurs., Fri. and Sat. 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. or by appointment for any group, school or organization. Call (316) 536-2500.