Beattie Museum

05/23/2026

05/23/2026

Wanted to share with you that the Museum is progressing.
With the photo of my wife, she wanted everyone to know that the chairlift works great.
To be honest I was a little nervous to take Linda in and take a tour.
I used her as a guinea pig to see how a wheelchair and using the chairlift would work.
She said it was a great tour and everything worked good to get around. She also made comment that there has been a lot of work done, but she said you have a lot to do yet. Made me laugh, all I could say was yes Dear.
Opening date for the Museum will be not to far from now. Hopefully the Milo Fest. but don’t hold me to it.
That’s our goal.

04/30/2026

I am sure that some are thinking that the new Museum has a lot of steps.
And you are right, but I feel we have a very good solution for that problem.
If you didn’t know there is a ramp on the north east corner that will get you up to the main floor. It is a long ramp but is a very good one. Then for you to go to the basement as you can see in the picture we have a chairlift.
Also if you can go down the few steps to the basement when you come in the south basement door you can ride the lift upstairs to the main floor.
So no worries for getting around in the new site for the Beattie Museum.
We also have a wheelchair if needed.
We are making progress but opening date in the future still.

04/26/2026

Update on the Museum’s mysterious time capsule.
As you can see we haven’t found it yet.
Looking over the area and as you see in the picture, all we found was nails, screws, ball pean hammer head and over small metal pieces.
The process of getting shelves built, hanging things up and getting organized is taking time.
Will keep you updated on and opening date, but for now we will not be open for a while yet.

04/09/2026

The Museum is staying busy getting displays sorted out and putting in areas where they work the best.
One thing that has been a big improvement is we have acquired a chairlift. Gives us the option to get people from the main floor to the basement if stairs are a problem for you.
As you can see it works great and is safer for everyone.
What is amazing is as you are riding up or down you can check out the different carpet on each step.

03/10/2026

This was just a few weeks ago at my house.
But today was in the upper 60’s and not much wind.
Isn’t it great to live in Kansas, the weather is awesome whatever day brings.
It was a great day to work at the Museum also.
Hope you all had a great day to.

03/08/2026

Working hard to get everything organized at new location.
Little at a time things will start to take shape.
“Progress takes time,” and I feel this is one time that is going to be very true.
Will keep you all updated as things happen.

03/02/2026

Last Saturday morning the start of the big move for the Museum.
We have been in the process of getting ready to move, in the last 2 months.
Saturday we had a great number of volunteers to move the many boxes and small items as well as the larger and heavy items.
I want to Thank each and everyone for the support and help that they gave.
In a little over 2 hours everything was moved to the new location.
More pictures to come. The process of putting everything out on display.

02/19/2026

This picture that I took of a sun set does not do justice to how awesome it looked in person.
The picture really doesn’t have anything to do with the Museum. I thought it may catch your eye for the progress that is happening with the Museum.
As we have acquired the Methodist church in Beattie, we are in the process of moving there to accommodate space to display the history of Beattie.
The 28th of February at 9 am is when the major items will be moved.
Now with that being said there will be boxes and small items to move as well.
With the help of everyone it shouldn’t take to long. Even if you come for moral support and to visit you are welcome. Don’t be surprised if I don’t hand you a box to take up.
Thanks

02/12/2026

The pews in the church are changing their use for the future Museum.
Have taken the pews apart and making shelves from them.
They not only look amazing but are saving I us a lot of money from not having to buy lumber for shelves.
We are making progress for getting the building ready for the big move the 28th of February.
That Saturday morning from 9 am for 2 or 3 hours, if you are around Beattie stop in we sure could use the help in moving.
Contact me by trxt or call 785-799-5068 if you have any questions