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Sternberg Museum of Natural History - The Sternberg Museum of Natural History is a department of Fort Hays State University and has been a part of the Hays community since 1914. In March of 1999, the museum reopened its doors in a new facility and continues to fulfill its mission with exciting new traveling exhibits and educational programs. High Plains Museum - The High Plains Museum features outstanding exhibits and thought-provoking written explanations. They range from the Ice Age, Pioneer Life, the Depression, the Dust Bowl, Rainmakers, old office machines, filling station displays, a 1902 Holsman auto, six exceptional dioramas, and a replica of America's first patented helicopter. Walter P. Chrysler Boyhood Home and Museum - The Founder of The Chrysler Corporation's Boyhood Home was built in 1889. The museum, located behind the home, is filled with many personal items that belonged to Chrysler. The shot gun he used duck hunting, jewelry, books, and photographs are just some of the personal artifacts on display. |
Prairie Museum of Arts and History - The Museum provides an educational opportunity for the public to learn about the Place and the People of the Plains through its programs, archives and collections. The unique collection of over 28,000 artifacts from Europe, Asia and North America was collected by Joe and Nellie Kuska. It consists of dolls, ceramics, glass, furniture, silver, toys, textiles and clothing. Fick Fossil and History Museum - The Fick Fossil and History Museum features Cretaceous Period fossils from the personal collection of Earnest and Vi Fick. The museum also has many fossils found by the Sternbergs, who did extensive digs in the area. As part of its permanent collection, the museum has over 11,000 shark teeth, a complete Xiphactinus audux, specimens of Pteranodon, Plesiosaurus, Mosasaurs, and more. |
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