CHISHOLM TRAIL MUSEUM

WELLINGTON, KS

The Chisholm Trail Museum is a historical museum located in Wellington, Kansas. The museum focuses on the history of the Chisholm Trail, which was a major cattle trail used in the late 1800s to transport cattle from Texas to Kansas. The museum features exhibits and artifacts that depict what life was like for cowboys and ranchers during this time period.

The museum is housed in a historic building that was once used as a hospital during the Civil War. The building was later used as a hotel, and now serves as a museum. Visitors to the Chisholm Trail Museum can explore several exhibits that showcase the history of the trail, including a replica of a cowboy bunkhouse, a chuckwagon, and a collection of authentic cowboy gear and clothing.

In addition to the exhibits, the Chisholm Trail Museum also hosts several events throughout the year, including cowboy poetry readings and living history demonstrations. The museum is a popular destination for school groups and tourists who are interested in learning about the history of the American West and the Chisholm Trail. Overall, the Chisholm Trail Museum is a fascinating and educational experience for anyone interested in the history of the American cowboy.

CHISHOLM TRAIL MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in WELLINGTON KS. US MID #8402000520

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: 6203263820
• website: www.chisholmtrailmuseum.us

CHISHOLM TRAIL MUSEUM
502 N WASHINGTON
WELLINGTON
KS
67152

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