Explore the stories that shaped Baxter Springs, Kansas, and the broader Tri-State area at the Baxter Springs Heritage Center & Museum, a two-story, 23,000-square-foot museum packed with immersive exhibits and local history. Located just a block off the Mother Road, this vibrant cultural institution explores centuries of life, conflict, and industry on the edge of the Ozark Plateau.
Operated in partnership between the City of Baxter Springs and the Baxter Springs Historical Society, the museum showcases the enduring spirit of the region through detailed dioramas, artifacts, and fully recreated environments, from 1870s streets to 1930s shop windows.
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Inside, you’ll find 13,000 square feet of thoughtfully curated exhibits, a welcoming staff of volunteers, and enough fascinating displays to keep history buffs and casual travelers alike exploring for hours.
Exhibit highlights Include:
- Route 66 & Baseball History
- Native American Culture & the Black Dog Trail
- American Civil War & the Battle of Baxter Springs
- World War I and World War II
- Victorian Life & Century of Style
- Tri-State Mining District & Full-Scale Lead/Zinc Mine Model
- Tri-State Area Culture & Community Life
- Firefighting History & 1926 LaFrance Fire Engine
- Recreated 1870s Street & 1930s Business Window Displays
- 1910s Farmhouse & Full-Sized Barn
The museum also operates the nearby Route 66 Service Station, built in the 1930s, and the Fort Blair Civil War site, where one of the region’s most dramatic skirmishes took place.
Photos of the Baxter Springs Heritage Center & Museum in Baxter Springs, Kansas
