Beach Museum of Art, Manhattan

#8 among attractions in Manhattan

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Facts and practical information

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. The museum houses KSU's permanent art collection of Kansas and regional artists, as well as hosting special and traveling exhibitions. The museum's collection is accessible on-line and includes works by important Kansas artists John Steuart Curry, Patricia Duncan, Birger Sandzén, William Dickerson, and Gordon Parks. In 2003, the museum published an overview of selected works in its permanent collection. ()

Coordinates: 39°11'13"N, 96°34'44"W

Address

701 Beach LaneKansas State UniversityManhattan 66506 United States

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+1 785-532-7718

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Beach Museum of Art – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Aggieville, Manhattan Country Club, Seven Dolors Catholic Church, Kansas State University Gardens.

~1070 ftSE
Shopping, Bars and clubs, Shopping district
Aggieville, Manhattan
6 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 miNE
39°11'56"N • 96°34'4"W
Manhattan Country Club, Manhattan
26 min walk • Golf
0.9 miSE
Church
Seven Dolors Catholic Church, Manhattan
24 min walk • The Seven Dolors Catholic Church is a Catholic church in Manhattan, Kansas, United States, and is the see of the Seven Dolors Parish, which also contains Saint Patrick's Church in Ogden. The Parish is the easternmost in the Salina Diocese.
0.7 miNW
Garden, Park, Botanical garden
Kansas State University Gardens, Manhattan
18 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.
0.5 miSE
Monuments and statues, Novelty architecture
Johnny Kaw, Manhattan
14 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.
~930 ftNW
Library
Hale Library, Manhattan
5 min walk • Hale Library is the main library building on Kansas State University's Manhattan, Kansas campus.
0.7 miSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
First Congregational Church, Manhattan
19 min walk • First Congregational United Church of Christ is a historic church at 700 Poyntz Avenue in Manhattan, Kansas. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as First Congregational Church. On April 22, 1855, the Rev.
1 miNW
Museum, History museum
Goodnow House, Manhattan
25 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 miNW
39°11'44"N • 96°35'5"W
KState Insect Zoo, Manhattan
18 min walk • Zoo, Outdoor activities, Park
0.9 miSW
Cemetery
Sunset Cemetery, Manhattan
23 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.
1 miSE
39°10'47"N • 96°33'44"W
Strecker Nelson West Gallery, Manhattan
26 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Shopping

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Beach Museum of Art open?

Beach Museum of Art is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 8 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 11 am - 4 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Beach Museum of Art?

Nearby attractions include Manhattan Christian College, Manhattan (3 min walk), Anderson Hall, Manhattan (4 min walk), Hale Library, Manhattan (5 min walk), K-State Student Union, Manhattan (6 min walk).

How to get to Beach Museum of Art by public transport?

The nearest stations to Beach Museum of Art:

Bus

Derby • Lines: Jardine (13 min walk)
Kramer • Lines: Jardine (16 min walk)