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Prairie Museum of Art and History, Colby, KS

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Prairie Museum of Art and History

A Colby museum combining regional history, a large international collection, and an outdoor campus of historic buildings on the Kansas high plains.

1905 South Franklin Avenue, Colby, KS 67701 · Colby, KS

About Prairie Museum of Art and History

Operated by the Thomas County Historical Society, this museum in Colby preserves local history from earliest times to today and also displays the Kuska Collection, a wide assortment of dolls, glass, ceramics, clothing, and paintings gathered by Nellie Kuska. Visitors can also walk the outdoor grounds, which hold a large historic barn, a soddy, a one-room schoolhouse, a 1930s homestead, and a small early church. The museum recommends setting aside at least two hours for a full visit.

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