El Quartelejo Museum

El Quartelejo Museum page of the El Quartelejo Museum in Scott City, Kansas and the Scott County Historical Soc.

Join us for the 95th Annual Meeting of the Scott County Historical Society TODAY, Sunday, April 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM. T...
04/19/2026

Join us for the 95th Annual Meeting of the Scott County Historical Society TODAY, Sunday, April 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The brief business meeting is followed by a presentation; Alan and Glenda's Kansas Adventure Tour. Alan and Glenda Graham will be showing their pictures of their 2025 tour of Kansas historical sites and museums.
Refreshments will be served!
This event is open to the public!

Join us for the 95th Annual Meeting of the Scott County Historical Society on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The brief business meeting is followed by a presentation; Alan and Glenda's Kansas Adventure Tour. Alan and Glenda Graham will be showing their pictures of their 2025 tour of Kansas historical sites and museums.
Refreshments will be served!
This event is open to the public!

Join us for the 95th Annual Meeting of the Scott County Historical Society on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The b...
04/15/2026

Join us for the 95th Annual Meeting of the Scott County Historical Society on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The brief business meeting is followed by a presentation; Alan and Glenda's Kansas Adventure Tour. Alan and Glenda Graham will be showing their pictures of their 2025 tour of Kansas historical sites and museums.
Refreshments will be served!
This event is open to the public!

Scott County Historical Society is proud to support Cottonwood Connections on Smoky Hills PBS. Catch new episodes on Sun...
04/07/2026

Scott County Historical Society is proud to support Cottonwood Connections on Smoky Hills PBS. Catch new episodes on Sundays at 6 PM.

We’re just ONE WEEK away from the premiere of Season 8 of Cottonwood Connections! 🎉
Get ready for all-new stories that celebrate the history and heart of Kansas.

📺 Premieres April 12th on Smoky Hills PBS!
⏰ 6 PM
More Information 👉 https://bit.ly/4brXT1n

Thank you, Ace Hardware Scott City, Rebecca Cummins, and our community for your generosity!
03/25/2026

Thank you, Ace Hardware Scott City, Rebecca Cummins, and our community for your generosity!

03/23/2026
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03/20/2026

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Thanks to the generosity of a donor, we have the chance to MATCH dollar for dollar up to $50,000 towards a Farm Equipment and Agricultural Exhibit Building ! We’re excited to introduce MARCH MATCH-NESS! It’s a winning bracket! A tax-deductible donation of any amount, big or small, can be mad

Spring Break is a great time to visit the museum! Stop in today and play Art Detectives; a fun look-and-find for the wh...
03/19/2026

Spring Break is a great time to visit the museum! Stop in today and play Art Detectives; a fun look-and-find for the whole family!

12/19/2025

Few more shopping days until Christmas. We will be open 1-5 tomorrow (Saturday) and Tuesday. Closed Wednesday and Thursday but open Friday and Saturday (12/26-27).

Address

902 W 5th Street
Scott City, KS
67871

Opening Hours

Tuesday 1pm - 5pm
Wednesday 1pm - 5pm
Thursday 1pm - 5pm
Friday 1pm - 5pm
Saturday 1pm - 5pm

Telephone

(620) 872-5912

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Fossils to Frontier

Come explore with us at El Quartelejo Museum as we lead you through a timeline tracing the history of Western Kansas! From fossils to frontier to present day Scott County, the exhibits will stir your intellect and stimulate your imagination. With interactive exhibitions, fun activities, and intriguing displays, there is something for all ages to enjoy.

Art and History come alive in the Jerry Thomas Gallery and Collection! From Nationally Acclaimed Art to National Treasures, you will be amazed at this blend of art and artifacts. The Gallery and Collection features exclusive Wildlife, Western Heritage, Native American & U.S. Cavalry Art alongside Artifacts & Memorabilia from Native American, the Battle of Little Big Horn, Civil War Era, and the Battle of Punished Woman’s Fork.