This community museum specializes in exhibits dealing with Lawrence and Douglas County history. Past exhibits have included "James Naismith: The Basketball Man," "Hidden Slaves, Hidden History: the Underground Railroad in Douglas County" and "Voices of the Civil War," a traveling national exhibit. For those who are young at heart, you can also visit the 1878 Playhouse.
Location:
1047 Massachusetts St.
Lawrence, Kansas 66044
Phone:
(785) 841-4109
E-Mail:
snowak@watkinsmuseum.org
Website:
Opening Hours:
| Sun: | closed | ||
| Mon: | closed | ||
| Tue: | 10:00 am | - | 4:00 pm |
| Wed: | 10:00 am | - | 4:00 pm |
| Thu: | 10:00 am | - | 8:00 pm |
| Fri: | 10:00 am | - | 4:00 pm |
| Sat: | 10:00 am | - | 4:00 pm |
