We enjoyed the overall show and dinner the museum has great exhibits. Don't pass this place up .read more

Can't really say much other than from what you can see from outside of the fence. This is not a pet…read morefriendly place anywhere on the grounds. Really disappointed as we were looking forward to seeing the old town behind the museum. Dont leave your pets in the car, it's not worth it.

This wonderful museum has much more than you would expect from the outside or even looking around…read morethe entry way. If you enjoy small town museums, give yourself more than a few minutes to enjoy browsing through this regional treasure! We could have easily stayed for HOURS in this well curated collection of Pratt County Kansas History! Make it a day in Pratt. There's so much to enjoy!

We were completely amazed not only by the sheer size of this museum, but also how lovingly and…read morethoughtfully it was assembled. The way it is organized guides you through Kansas' history in a captivating way. Spend a minimum of an hour exploring this hidden gem. A must see if you are in Pratt.

We were here today and it's a neat little place to walk around. You can't enter any of the…read morebuildings, but there are markers explaining the area. You will spend about thirty minutes total and I highly recommend it.

Must see for history buffs. You know why, the general population will think you crazy…read more.. The firt itself is gone. I was hoping to see a wooden structure with all its glory and warscars... But no wood was used so the fort was trenches and mudhuts... This town/village houses 160 people and some government military institutions as the name changed to the Kansas Soldierss' Home back in 1890!!! The fort was built in 1865 to protect pioneers traversing the santa fe trail heading to the southwest (new mexico territories). All skirmishes westward would besed in fort dodge since 900 miles north or south would get you close to canada and mejico. Plus this is 1300 miles from disneyland! Basically the "Plain" Indian campaigns were based from here. Needless to say it took five or so years to handle the Comanche and Kiowa tribes (im not trivializing genocide). The fort left all indian skirmishes to small raids rather than battles. General Custer was based here and his home is a museum now. Although the fort had a short life span, this spot was super important with manifest destiny post civil war. And yes, western kansas was confederate but so far out, western kansas had little influence for the civil war. Forts started popping up in surrounding areas, thanks to railroad expansion thus leading to firt dodge's limited lifespan. Fyi. Everything closed on sunday. I missed the museum :/

Meuller-Schmidt home of stone. Stone cause its all rock…read more Strong house. Basically bulletproof but $$$$$ to build in 1860. Its a wonderful place to visit for historians to glimpse how three generations lived in 1860 to 1960. The owners were some dude (1st gen) and purchased by german immigrants in 1879. The 2nd gen mueller schmidts had two kids and the kids went kid-less then donated to some historical society no one cares about in 1960 or so. Anyhoo. Its a nice. One of the best homes now in present day dodge nonetheless in 1860:D

I am a sucker for old school encyclopedic museums, and this one is pretty iconic in this arena…read more It's eclectic, filled with oddities, and super fun for the whole family. Where else are you going to see dinosaurs, mummys, and a handwritten letter by Elizabeth I? I really enjoyed walking around, exploring, and I know my kiddo did as well. It's in an old building downtown and has loads of charm everywhere you look. 4/5 stars because I thought the kids play area was a bit of a letdown - it felt a bit dirty and neglected. There also isn't a cafe, which I think would be a fun addition if they ever plan on expanding or remodeling. The exhibits were wonderful though, and I thought for the price it was a great deal. Overall I'd for sure go back and if you're the kind of person that enjoys something off the beaten path, or has a love for old stories and a solid diorama, this is the place for you.

Second time there. First time was several years ago. I like the mixture of historic artifacts…read more The Greek and Roman sections were my favorites. I spent a lot of time reading the information posted. I spent over two hours there. There is a children's play area on the third floor if you want to bring your youngsters.

An amazing collection of flown space artifacts! So glad that I visited…read more My only complaint is the lighting of some exhibits needs improvement.

Cosmosphere kind of makes me want to live in Hutchinson, so that I could send my children to their…read morespace summer camp! They have day camps and overnight camps that immerse kids in the space experience, and they're solving problems, landing on the Moon, building settlements, and doing all kinds of STEM stuff. But even if you don't live in the area, if you do have kids with you when you visit Cosmosphere, be sure to visit the CosmoKids area, where there's lots of things to see, touch and explore. This STEM-focused area just for kids makes all of this space info accessible to little people. It was pretty cool seeing the Apollo 13 command module, lunar module, rockets, and all of the displays that outline humankind's journeys into outer space. They have a significant collection of space artifacts here, so I highly recommend this museum to people who are interested in space. It's worth a visit!

Very nice old woman running it- tiny place, but awesome with a lot of photographs, maps, books and…read moreclothes. Very cute! 100 percent would go again!

What a fantastic museum. So many historical artifacts there. Its like stepping back in time. WELL…read moreworth a visit.

This museum is located in nearly nowhere Oklahoma but it is the exact street where the twister…read moreaftermath scene from the movie was filmed. They have a plethora of memorablia and props to view. The employee on site is very knowledgeable of the town and the filming process/locations used in the movie. Street parking is available.

It's a small museum in a small town with not a whole lot to look at, but if you're a huge fan of…read morethe movies you'll find lots of props and photos from the production. They clearly label things that are original from filming and they have maps of filming locations. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. They have a small gift shop as well. They have a guest book and map with pins that was very cool to see where people have visited from. Parking is along the street and side of the building. They do have a restroom and accessibility ramp. Be sure to check their hours before visiting.