PRAIRIE MUSEUM OF ART AND HISTORY

COLBY, KS

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The Prairie Museum of Art and History is a unique museum located in Colby, Kansas, dedicated to preserving and showcasing the rich heritage of the region. The museum is spread over 24 acres and comprises 12 different buildings, including the main museum building, a one-room schoolhouse, a church, and a sod house.

The museum has an extensive collection of artifacts and exhibits that reflect the history of the prairie region, including farming tools, household items, and clothing from the 19th and 20th centuries. The museum also has a collection of paintings and sculptures by regional artists, showcasing the artistic heritage of the area.

The museum offers a variety of educational programs and events throughout the year, including guided tours, workshops, and special exhibitions. Visitors can also attend live demonstrations of traditional crafts, such as blacksmithing and weaving.

In addition to its indoor exhibits, the Prairie Museum also has several outdoor attractions, including a reconstructed pioneer village, a windmill, and a prairie garden. The museum's grounds are also home to several wildlife species, including deer and wild turkeys, providing visitors with a unique opportunity to experience the natural beauty of the prairie region.

Overall, the Prairie Museum of Art and History is a must-visit attraction for anyone interested in the history, culture, and natural beauty of the prairie region.

PRAIRIE MUSEUM OF ART AND HISTORY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in COLBY KS. US MID #8402000508

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). 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: $ 342,865 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

Contact PRAIRIE MUSEUM OF ART AND HISTORY

THOMAS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
1905 S FRANKLIN AVE
COLBY
KS
67701-3710

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PRAIRIE MUSEUM OF ART AND HISTORY Information

MID # 8402000508
Name THOMAS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name PRAIRIE MUSEUM OF ART AND HISTORY
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 486117363
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 359,158
REVENUE 342,865
LAT/LONG 39.370649, -101.045945
CODES FIPS State Code: 20
FIPS County Code: 193
US Census Tract: 953100
US Census Block: 5089