The Smoky Hill Museum's mission is to inspire a broader understanding of the region’s rich history by engaging residents and visitors of all ages through diverse learning experiences.
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Visiting the Museum
The Smoky Hill Museum is a regional history museum in the heart of downtown Salina, Kansas.

  • 90 minutes north of Wichita on I-135, 90 minutes east of Hays on I-70, 90 minutes west of Topeka on I-70; between 7th and 8th Streets on Iron Avenue.
  • Plenty of free parking to the west and south of building.
  • Wheelchair access on northeast side of building entrance, and museum interior is easily accessible with ramps and elevator.
  • Museum Store open during regular gallery hours.
  • Free admission.

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The Smoky Hill Museum is a division of the Salina Arts and Humanities Commission, a department of the City of Salina. The Friends of the Smoky Hill Museum is an auxiliary organization created to support the activities of the Smoky Hill Museum, including funding, volunteer services, advocacy, public relations assistance, and community involvement.


MUSEUM HOURS
Tue-Fri 12-5

Sat 10-5
Sun 1-5

STAFF

Kay Carlson
Store Coordinator
Ext. 2316
museum@salina.org

Jan Carr
Museum Assistant
Ext 2317
jan.carr@salina.org

Pauline Fallis
Secretary
Extension 2325
pauline.fallis@salina.org

Susan Hawksworth
Director
Ext 2320
susan.hawksworth@salina.org

John Highkin
SAHC Executive Director
Ext 2305
john.highkin@salina.org

Earl Horton
Museum Assistant

Margie Humphries
Store Clerk
Ext. 2316
museum@salina.org

Nona Miller
Education Coordinator
Ext. 2323
nona.miller@salina.org

Josh Morris
Curator of Exhibits
Ext 2326
josh.morris@salina.org

Joe Shively
Museum Assistant
Ext. 2317
joe.shively@salina.org

Jennifer Toelle
Registrar
jennifer.toelle@salina.org

Lisa Upshaw
Curator of Collections & Research
Ext 2321
lisa.upshaw@salina.org