The Washington County Museum has a wealth of historic information, catalogued and microfilmed by dedicated volunteers. What's New: The Washington County Museum has recently moved into a new building at 216 Ballard Street, formerly the Family Research Center. Many people will remember it as the old Happy Hour. There you will find the administrative offices and genealogy research facilities, in addition to the museum annex exhibits. Most touring exhibits will also be found at this building.

Day Hours Sunday 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Weekdays 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Saturday Closed Open by appointment Bus tours welcome To tour the original museum building at 208 Ballard, visitors should first stop at 216 Ballard Street to get a key, and a tour guide if necessary. The original museum still has all the familiar exhibits, plus the new Pony Express and Trails Room, and the historic camera collection. The Emmons school is located at the end of the same block. The interior is currently being prepared for summer visitors. The exterior will be an ongoing project as volunteers have time to complete the work. Genealogy: If you are unable to travel to the Washington County Museum contact them for research procedures. Phone 785-325-2198 or email: wchgs31@hotmail.com. New Wesite: Washington County Museum A helpful and useful site for persons doing genealogy and seeking historical data/facts is located at: Washington County Kansas -- KS Gen Web.

County Museums
Allis-Chalmers Museum 1002 D Street Washington 66968 785-325-2867	Pony Express Station and Museum Highway 243 Hanover 66945 785-337-2635
Washington County Historical Museum 206 Ballard Washington 66968 785-325-2198	LCL Buffalo Ranch and Antique Vehicle Museum 431 First Road Clifton 66937 785-325-2200
Clifton Museum 108 Clifton Street Clifton 66937 785-455-3555