Come Explore With Us

Come explore with us at El Quartelejo Museum as we lead you through a timeline tracing the history of Western Kansas! From fossils to frontier to present day Scott County, the exhibits will stir your intellect and stimulate your imagination. With interactive exhibitions, fun activities, and intriguing displays, there is something for all ages to enjoy.

Art and History come alive in the Jerry Thomas Gallery and Collection! From Nationally Acclaimed Art to National Treasures, you will be amazed at this blend of art and artifacts. The Gallery and Collection features exclusive Wildlife, Western Heritage, Native American & U.S. Cavalry Art alongside Artifacts & Memorabilia from Native American, the Battle of Little Big Horn, Civil War Era, and the Battle of Punished Woman’s Fork.

Current exhibitions include a One Room Schoolhouse in our Temporary Gallery featuring old school items from our collection, a photo gallery of Early Scott County Schools, and national treasures in the Jerry Thomas Collection.  

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