Derby Historical Museum

Derby Historical Museum The Derby Historical Museum is open April - October on Saturdays 10 am - 2 pm. It has sixteen rooms of artifacts and displays, plus exhibits in the hallways.

The Derby Historical Museum and Society is dedicated to the historical preservation of Derby, Kansas, and the surrounding area. The nonprofit was founded in 1995 while the building was built in 1923-1924.

Only a couple of days left!
05/30/2026

Only a couple of days left!

There's only a week left before the matching gift expires!

While the Capital Campaign will continue past that date, donations will only be matched until June 1. You can donate at https://derbykshistorymuseum.org/donate. Thank you for the support.

There's only a week left before the matching gift expires!While the Capital Campaign will continue past that date, donat...
05/23/2026

There's only a week left before the matching gift expires!

While the Capital Campaign will continue past that date, donations will only be matched until June 1. You can donate at https://derbykshistorymuseum.org/donate. Thank you for the support.

We are close to reaching the $200,000 that an anonymous donor has pledged to matched! The matching gift expires June 1, ...
05/17/2026

We are close to reaching the $200,000 that an anonymous donor has pledged to matched! The matching gift expires June 1, which means that while the Capital Campaign will continue past that date, donations will only be matched until then. If you haven't yet, now is the time to give!
These funds will be used to cover essential HVAC equipment and the installation of a chairlift. Please consider how you can help preserve the museum and better a valuable part of the Derby community. We appreciate all the support. Go to https://derbykshistorymuseum.org/donate.

05/15/2026

The Derby Recreation Commission discussed a proposed adjustment to its current partnership agreement with the Derby Historical Museum during a board workshop on May 6. The proposal would change how

President Butch Ewing spoke at the Derby Lions Club today. The club shared that they were "struck during the meeting at ...
05/14/2026

President Butch Ewing spoke at the Derby Lions Club today. The club shared that they were "struck during the meeting at how quickly we could lose our roots without the intentional efforts of (the museum) group." We are in a capital campaign right now to preserve access to that valuable information. An anonymous donor will match up to $200,000 until June 1. To support our mission, donations can be made at derbykshistorymuseum.org/donate. Thank you to the Lions Club for sharing and to all who support us!

Our Fundraising Night at Culver's raised $497.27! Thanks to everyone who stopped by for dinner.
05/07/2026

Our Fundraising Night at Culver's raised $497.27! Thanks to everyone who stopped by for dinner.

Today's the day! Eat at Culver's from 5-8 pm and 10% of your meal will go to the Derby Historical Museum & Society. See ...
05/06/2026

Today's the day! Eat at Culver's from 5-8 pm and 10% of your meal will go to the Derby Historical Museum & Society. See you there!

A huge thank you to our presenting sponsors Bill and Reba Smith and Vicki Decarsky. Horses, Hats, and Roses: A Kentucky ...
05/06/2026

A huge thank you to our presenting sponsors Bill and Reba Smith and Vicki Decarsky. Horses, Hats, and Roses: A Kentucky Derby Party would not be possible without them and their continued support. We are extremely grateful for them. Let's give them a round of applause, everyone!

Address

710 E. Market
Derby, KS
67037

Opening Hours

10am - 2pm

Telephone

+13167889003

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