Riley County Historical Museum, Manhattan

Name: Riley County Historical Museum
Address: 2309 Claflin Rd, Manhattan, 66502-3421, United States
Telephone: +1 785-565-6490

#9 among attractions in Manhattan

Museum, Specialty museum

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Facts and practical information

Riley County Historical Museum (address: 2309 Claflin Rd) is a place located in Manhattan (Kansas state) and belongs to the category of museum, specialty museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 1122 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 39°11'33"N latitude and 96°35'47"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Riley County Historical Museum is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Kramer (bus, 13 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Goodnow House (museum, 2 min walk), Bramlage Coliseum (sport venue, 15 min walk), Kansas State University Gardens (garden, 17 min walk).

Coordinates: 39°11'33"N, 96°35'47"W

Address

2309 Claflin RdManhattan 66502-3421 United States

Contact

+1 785-565-6490

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Day trips

Riley County Historical Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Aggieville, Sunset Zoo, Kansas State University Gardens, Johnny Kaw.

1.2 miE
Shopping, Bars and clubs, Shopping district
Aggieville, Manhattan
31 min walk • Aggieville is a community of six square blocks in Manhattan, Kansas, consisting of bars, restaurants, and shops oriented around university culture. Its nightlife scene peaks surrounding Kansas State games.
1.1 miS
Park, Outdoor activities, Zoo
Sunset Zoo, Manhattan
27 min walk • Sunset Zoo, also known as Sunset Zoological Park, is the city zoo of Manhattan, Kansas, and is home to over 300 animals representing more than 100 species.
0.6 miE
Garden, Park, Botanical garden
Kansas State University Gardens, Manhattan
17 min walk • The Kansas State University Gardens is a new horticulture display garden being developed and maintained by the Department of Horticulture, Forestry and Recreation Resources, Kansas State University.
1.5 miSE
Monuments and statues, Novelty architecture
Johnny Kaw, Manhattan
38 min walk • Johnny Kaw is a fictional Kansas settler and the subject of a number of Paul Bunyan-esque tall tales about the settling of the territory. The legend of Johnny Kaw was created in 1955 by George Filinger, a professor of horticulture at Kansas State University, to celebrate the centennial of Manhattan, Kansas.
1 miE
Museum, Art museum
Beach Museum of Art, Manhattan
26 min walk • The Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art is an art museum on the Kansas State University campus, located near Aggieville. Admission is free to the general public.
0.9 miE
Library
Hale Library, Manhattan
22 min walk • Hale Library is the main library building on Kansas State University's Manhattan, Kansas campus.
~320 ftNE
Museum, History museum
Goodnow House, Manhattan
2 min walk • The Goodnow House is a historic 2-story stone house located at 2301 Claflin Road in Manhattan, Kansas, United States. It was built in 1861 in the Plains Vernacular style.
0.7 miE
39°11'44"N • 96°35'5"W
KState Insect Zoo, Manhattan
17 min walk • Zoo, Outdoor activities, Park
0.8 miS
Cemetery
Sunset Cemetery, Manhattan
21 min walk • Sunset Cemetery, located at 2000 Leavenworth Street in Manhattan, Kansas, is the oldest cemetery in the city and is one of two cemeteries owned by the city.
0.9 miE
Gothic Revival architecture
Anderson Hall, Manhattan
23 min walk • Anderson Hall is the central administration building for Kansas State University in the city of Manhattan, Kansas, United States. Designed by Erasmus T. Carr, it was originally called the Practical Agriculture Building when the first wing was completed in 1879.
0.8 miE
Shopping
K-State Student Union, Manhattan
21 min walk • The K-State Student Union is the student activity center at Kansas State University. Built in 1956, the building offers various amenities to K-State students.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Riley County Historical Museum open?

Riley County Historical Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Saturday 2 pm - 5 pm
Sunday 2 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Riley County Historical Museum?

Nearby attractions include Goodnow House, Manhattan (2 min walk), Kansas State University Gardens, Manhattan (17 min walk), KState Insect Zoo, Manhattan (17 min walk), World War I Memorial Stadium, Manhattan (19 min walk).

How to get to Riley County Historical Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Riley County Historical Museum:

Bus

Kramer • Lines: Jardine (13 min walk)
Derby • Lines: Jardine (26 min walk)