“Old Cowtown Museum is operating as an open-air living history museum, preserving and showcasing Wichita's history through immersive experiences of late 1800s life. The Museum is a contemporary living history museum that presents life in Wichita from 1865 to 1880 within an open-air setting. They've achieved national recognition through accreditation by the American Museums Association, the most significant honor for a museum. This 60-year-old establishment boasts 70 buildings, 27 of which are original historic structures spread across a 25-acre property. By blending authentic buildings and artifacts, they provide a window into 1870s life, with a collection exceeding 10,000 items from the era. Visitors can explore 39 buildings via covered carriage rides and on foot, with S.G. Bastian and Sons Mercantile serving as the museum's gateway, offering unique souvenirs and gifts. Along the Arkansas River banks, 54 historical and reconstructed Cowtown homes, available year-round, add to the visitor experience.”
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