Kansas Oil Museum

A great way to get to know your history!

We had seen so many oil wells on our way that we were interested in the history and workings of the industry. We had a good chance to find out who and where it began in the area. A wonderful experie...

Not a good place to stop

I will not speak poorly of a place I wish I had never gone to. Large display areas had been blocked or moved for some presentation. They're doing some construction on a corner of the outdoor display...

Dissapointing

I expected more from this museum. We went to a military museum yesterday and it was free! Displays in this museum were not well laid out. I think we spent less than an hour there

INteresting History of the effects of Oil in Kansas

Each display tells about the history of what built the Industry. Something for everybody even if business is not your interest. The looks of how people lived during the time period is amazing

Learn the History of the Oil Boom

You'll learn the history of Oil Field Boom of Butler County. The museum shows building of the time period. Special programs are hosted through out the year. You'll see a an oil derrick, pump-jack...