What to do and see in Salina, Kansas (KS): The Best Museums

December 30, 2021 Jana Sager

Salina /səˈlaɪnə/ is a city in and the county seat of Saline County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 47,707. Located in one of the world's largest wheat-producing areas, Salina is a regional trade center for north-central Kansas. It is home to multiple colleges.
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1. Rolling Hills Zoo

625 N Hedville Rd, Salina, KS 67401-9764 +1 785-827-9488 http://www.rollinghillszoo.org
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4.5 based on 251 reviews

Rolling Hills Zoo

If you are looking to satisfy your appetite for a wild adventure, Rolling Hills Zoo can provide two unique experiences you won’t soon forget. Settled among the Smoky Hills of central Kansas, this 65-acre zoological park, home to more than 110 species of animals, includes a world-class wildlife museum, all for one single admission price. At the zoo you can get face-to-face with a rare white camel, an Indian rhino or a curious orangutan. Maybe it is a towering giraffe you would like to encounter, a majestic lion, an ornery aardvark or any one of the many other species of wildlife at home at Rolling Hills Zoo. Throughout this beautifully landscaped park great care has been taken to provide the zoo’s animals with special and naturalistic environments. As visitors stroll through the zoo, they are invited to visit with the zookeepers. This dedicated crew is a huge reason why visiting Rolling Hills Zoo is such a unique experience. They are specially trained to enhance the quality of life for the animals, which in turn helps the animals thrive and be extra responsive to zoo visitors. The Rolling Hills Zoo zookeepers know the animals well and are happy to relate their own insights about their distinct personalities. During their visit, guests can enjoy a narrated tram ride through the zoo which stops at key locations in the park so guests can get off and explore on their own. Your journey through the 64,000 square foot museum takes you around the world while experiencing the delicate symmetry between humans, animals and nature in unique regions from the artic to the rainforest. With one of the world’s premier collections of full mount animals, this wildlife museum proudly displays over 200 animal species in naturalistic dioramas covering seven ecosystems. Live waterfalls, diorama sound effects and state-of-the art animatic human robots bring each diorama to life. The museum also features the Helen L. Graves Hideaway Hollow children’s education and exploration center and the 2,000 square foot Earl Bane Gallery, an exhibit gallery for exciting interactive traveling exhibits. Rolling Hills Zoo hosts a number of unique special events throughout the year including Zoorific EGGstravaganza, Party for the Planet, Wild About Moms, the Father’s Day Care Show, Wet’n Wild, the Back To School Blast, Zoo Brew, Art Gone Wild and Pumpkin PaZoola.

Reviewed By 691jeanetteh - Great Bend, United States

Great place to take the kids. We chose to walk the first part, fed the koi, visited the animals. We boarded the tram for the last part, learned interesting facts from the driver. We exited the tram at the museum. The museum’s A/C was nice relief on a hot day, and it has lots to see. The temporary dinosaur exhibit was a hit with the kids. Mask wearing and social distancing were encouraged, and almost everyone did. This made for a safe, fun experience during the pandemic.

2. Smoky Hill Museum

211 W Iron Ave, Salina, KS 67401-2613 +1 785-309-5776 [email protected] http://www.smokyhillmuseum.org/
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4.5 based on 43 reviews

Smoky Hill Museum

3. SculptureTour Salina

120 W Ash St, Salina, KS 67401-2308 +1 785-827-9301 [email protected] http://www.sculpturetoursalina.net/
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SculptureTour Salina

Our downtown corridor is the home of this outdoor exhibit of sculptures on loan from across the country. Pick up a brochure/ballot in downtown businesses or Santa Fe crosswalks, and vote for your favorite! Voting open to all ages!

Reviewed By jeand343 - Salina, United States

The sculpture tour in Salina, KS is a very good walking tour that covers the downtown area of Salina. New art work is installed every May and stays up for 1 year. The city usually purchases the most popular one for placement through out the city. Artist from all over the country bring their works for display. There are voting forms available for you to vote on your favorite and there are also boxes downtown for you to place your voting paper in. Very good family event.

4. Salina Art Center

242 S Santa Fe Ave, Salina, KS 67401-3932 +1 785-827-1431 http://www.salinaartcenter.org
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4.5 based on 5 reviews

Salina Art Center

5. Central Kansas Flywheels Yesteryear Museum

1100 W Diamond Dr, Salina, KS 67401-9542 +1 785-825-8473 http://yesteryearmuseum.org/
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Central Kansas Flywheels Yesteryear Museum

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