KANSAS BARBED WIRE MUSEUM

LACROSSE, KS

The Kansas Barbed Wire Museum is located in the small town of LaCrosse, Kansas. The museum is dedicated to the history and evolution of barbed wire, with a collection of over 2,000 different types of barbed wire and fencing tools.

The museum was established in 1970 by L.H. 'Tex' Winter, a local farmer and collector of barbed wire. Over the years, the collection has grown to include rare and unique types of barbed wire from around the world, as well as displays on the history of fencing and its impact on agriculture and the development of the American West.

Visitors to the museum can view exhibits on the different types of barbed wire, including the earliest designs from the 1800s, as well as more modern variations. The museum also offers educational programs and demonstrations on the uses of barbed wire, as well as its role in American history.

Additionally, the museum features displays on the history of LaCrosse and the surrounding area, including exhibits on local pioneers, artifacts from the town's early days, and a collection of antique farm equipment.

Overall, the Kansas Barbed Wire Museum is a unique and fascinating destination for history buffs and those interested in the evolution of technology and its impact on society.

KANSAS BARBED WIRE MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in LACROSSE KS. US MID #8402000056

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

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• telephone: 9132229900

KANSAS BARBED WIRE MUSEUM
120 WEST 1ST
LACROSSE
KS
67548-0716

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