MARTIN AND OSA JOHNSON SAFARI

CHANUTE, KS

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The Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum is located in Chanute, Kansas and is dedicated to the life and work of the famous American explorers and filmmakers Martin and Osa Johnson. The museum showcases their adventurous travels and expeditions to Africa and the South Pacific, where they captured stunning wildlife footage and documented the lives of indigenous tribes.

The museum features a collection of artifacts, photographs, films, and memorabilia from the couple's expeditions, including their famous film "Simba: The King of the Beasts." Visitors can also see Osa Johnson's original safari gear, personal items, and a recreation of their living quarters while on safari.

The Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum offers educational programs and events, including lectures, workshops, and summer camps for children. The museum also hosts temporary exhibits related to wildlife and conservation themes.

The museum is housed in the historic Santa Fe Depot building, which served as a transportation hub for the city in the early 20th century. The building has been restored and renovated to serve as a cultural center for the community, with the museum being a significant attraction.

MARTIN AND OSA JOHNSON SAFARI is a Natural History & Natural Science Museum in CHANUTE KS. US MID #8402000248

The museum is classed as NAT (Natural History & Natural Science 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). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 138,047 from tax period 201309 (YYYYMM).

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MARTIN AND OSA JOHNSON SAFARI MUSEUM INC
111 N LINCOLN AVE
CHANUTE
KS
66720-1819

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MID # 8402000248
Name MARTIN AND OSA JOHNSON SAFARI MUSEUM INC
Alternate Name MARTIN AND OSA JOHNSON SAFARI
Classification Natural History & Natural Science Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 480674665
NTEECC A56
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201309
INCOME 146,032
REVENUE 138,047
LAT/LONG 37.669681, -95.457734
CODES FIPS State Code: 20
FIPS County Code: 133
US Census Tract: 951900
US Census Block: 1006