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Monday 10am - 4:30pm Tuesday 10am - 4:30pm Wednesday 10am - 4:30pm Thursday 10am - 4:30pm Friday 10am - 4:30pm Saturday 10am - 4:30pm Sunday 1pm - 4:30pm

Kansas Barbed Wire Museum

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Kansas Barbed Wire Museum

Help us to spread the word about this simple invention that changed the way we live. Souvenirs and gifts are available in the Betty Storm Memorial Gift Shop.

In addition to interpretive displays, the museum houses the Lee & Ruby Shank Theatre featuring educational videos about the development of barbed wire.

04/29/2026

Barbed Wire Weekend - only 2 days to go...

04/21/2026

Update: Vendor found. Thank you. We are looking for a food vendor for lunch on Friday, May 1, and Saturday, May 2 a the the Barbed Wire Festival. Please private message me if you are interested.

04/01/2026

Many of you have heard that we are in the planning stage to expand the museum. After minimal thought and nominal discussion, we have determined the best course of action is to add an aditional floor. This is a view of the new facility with the expansion that will include more office space, collections storage, a lounge, game room, hot tub, and four-star hotel accomodations for our visitors. Have a happy April Fool's Day!

03/17/2026

Mark your calendars - May 1-3, 2026 - The 60th Annual Barbed Wire Festival and Supershow, La Crosse, Kansas. "Celebrating 60 Years of Memories."

02/27/2026

Celebrating National Retro Day: Did you know the "World Champion Barbed Wire Splicing Contest" was conceived and first held in La Crosse, Kansas in May 1967. Rules for the competition were developed by Kansas State University Extension Service in Manhattan. Armco Steel Company (now AK Steel) sponsored a competition at the Kansas State Fair in the early 1970s. The portable units used for the contest were designed and built by Flame Engineering of La Crosse.

02/23/2026

It's coming - May 1-3, 2026 - the Barbed Wire Festival and SUPERSHOW, La Crosse, Kansas

02/14/2026

Featured presentation at the Kansas Barbed Wire Museum - Sunday February 22, 2026 - 2:00pm - Building the Faith - Volga German Settlements in Rush County -

02/02/2026

The Rush County Historical Society will be hosting their Annual Meeting
Saturday, February 21, 2026 - 1:00 pm
Kansas Barbed Wire Museum Hagemeier Conference Room
120 W 1st, La Crosse, Kansas
Everyone is Welcome!

01/01/2026

Happy New Year everyone! There are some fantastic surprises coming in 2026! Our history is our future!

11/26/2025

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Address

120 W 1st Street
La Crosse, KS
67548

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	10am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	10am - 4:30pm
Thursday	10am - 4:30pm
Friday	10am - 4:30pm
Saturday	10am - 4:30pm
Sunday	1pm - 4:30pm

Telephone

785-222-9900 (in-season) 785-222-2808 (off-season)

Website

http://www.rushcounty.org/BarbedWireMuseum

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