KANSAS OIL & GAS MUSEUM FOUNDATION

GREAT BEND, KS

B-29 Memorial Plaza Great Bend, Kansas

Great Bend Municipal Airport was constructed in the early 1940s as a World War II Army Air Force Base to accommodate the B-29 Superfortress bomber.

The airfield included three intersecting 8,000-foot long paved runways, taxiways, aircraft park aprons, aircraft storage hangars, and several support facilities to include administrative buildings, barracks, and automobile access roads.

The men and women who contributed to the success of the war effort included elite combat crews, mechanics, armorers, cooks and clerks. Early in 1944, the 58th Bomb Wing took off from the airport runways.

After World War II, the airport was transferred to the City of Great Bend, and the City began to modify the facility to better serve civilian aviation. Located at the entrance to the Great Bend Municipal Airport, the B-29 Memorial Plaza is dedicated to everyone involved in building, flying and providing support for the Boeing B-29 Superfortress. The memorial honors bomber crews, groups, and individuals on bronze plaques and bricks.
B-29 Memorial Plaza Credit: rocbolt

The Kansas Oil & Gas Museum Foundation is a museum dedicated to preserving the rich history of the oil and gas industry in Kansas. Located in Great Bend, Kansas, the museum features exhibits that showcase the technology, people, and events that have shaped the industry in the state.

The museum is housed in a historic building that was once the headquarters of the Prairie Oil and Gas Company. The exhibits highlight the early pioneers of the industry, as well as the modern technology and techniques that are used today. Visitors can explore the museum's collection of drilling equipment, historic photographs, and interactive displays that demonstrate the science and engineering behind the oil and gas industry.

The museum also hosts educational programs and events throughout the year, including lectures, workshops, and field trips for students and adults. The Kansas Oil & Gas Museum Foundation is a non-profit organization that relies on the support of donations, grants, and volunteers to continue its mission of preserving the history and heritage of the Kansas oil and gas industry.

KANSAS OIL & GAS MUSEUM FOUNDATION is a Uncategorized or General Museum in GREAT BEND KS. US MID #8402000387

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).

Contact KANSAS OIL & GAS MUSEUM FOUNDATION

KANSAS OIL & GAS MUSEUM FOUNDATION
PO BOX 1294
GREAT BEND
KS
67530

Disclaimer: please note this database is maintained by volunteers and whilst we endeavour to do our best, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the listing.

If you notice any errors or omissions in the listing, please let us know in the comments section below.

Find more GREAT BEND KS Museums

Map of KANSAS OIL & GAS MUSEUM FOUNDATION

KANSAS OIL & GAS MUSEUM FOUNDATION Information

MID # 8402000387
Name KANSAS OIL & GAS MUSEUM FOUNDATION
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 481081719
NTEECC A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 38.366522, -98.781822
CODES FIPS State Code: 20
FIPS County Code: 009
US Census Tract: 971600
US Census Block: 3023