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.

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

http://www.northwest.ksu.edu

Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	8:00	8:00	8:00	8:00	8:00	Closed	Closed
Close	12:00	12:00	12:00	12:00	12:00
Open	13:00	13:00	13:00	13:00	13:00
Close	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00

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

http://www.prairiemuseum.org

Hours

April 1 to October 31

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	13:00	13:00
Close	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00

November 1 to March 31

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Closed	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	13:00
Close		17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00

Cost

Adult	$ 5.00
Senior over 64	$ 3.50
Child 16 & under	$ 2.00

All values are in United States Dollars

Facilities

Gift shop