Colby Attractions

Colby (pop. 5,500) is called "The Oasis on the Plains". It is home to the horticultural and agricultural research center for Kansas State University.

Read More Northwest Research Extension Center

The Kansas State University Research Center in Colby features more than 720 acres for visitors to tour research plots of trees, flowers and grains.

Address: Northwest Research-Extension Center, 105 Experiment Farm Road, Colby, KS 67701, United States
Phone: 1 (785) 462-6281, Fax: 1 (785) 462-2315

Hours:

8am-12pm, 1pm-5pm; Closed: Sun, Sat

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Read More Prairie Museum of Art and History

The Prairie Museum of Art and History in Colby features a collection of more than 28,000 artifacts from Europe, Asia and North America collected by Joe and Nellie Kuska. It consists of dolls, ceramics, glass, furniture, silver, toys, textiles and clothing. In total there are 40,000 artifacts on display.

Address: Prairie Museum of Art and History, 1905 South Franklin Avenue, Colby, KS 67701-3710, United States
Phone: 1 (785) 460-4590, Fax: 1 (785) 460-4592

Hours:

April 1 to October 31: 9am-5pm; Sun: 1pm-5pm; Sat: 1pm-5pm

November 1 to March 31: 9am-5pm; Sun: 1pm-5pm; Closed: Mon

Facilities: Gift shop

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