A unique open-air living history museum, re-creating Wichita and the southern plains from 1865-1880.
Located on 25 acres off the Chisholm Trail on the banks of the Arkansas River. A nationally recognized and accredited living history site. Old Cowtown Museum gives visitors a true taste of the myths, truths and romance of the "Old West" and America's frontier.
Forty furnished buildings including 26 original structures, artifacts, live animals and working farm, combined with costumed, living history re-enactors authenticate a true Old West town. Visit Fritz Snitzler's Saloon and enjoy food, snacks, a cold sarsaparilla and soak in the surroundings. Old Cowtown is also home to many special events you won't want to miss.
Guests enter through the new Visitors Center where the S. G. Bastian & Sons Mercantile provides a wonderful shopping experience. This beautiful, spacious building, complete with fireplace, is available for rental.
