Prairie Museum of Art & History
Historic and rustic venue full of character
NW & Central KS/Eastern CO
Service area
Holds ceremonies and receptions
About this venue
Jenny Tracz
EVENTS DIRECTOR
Typically responds within 24h
Situated in Colby, KS, the Prairie Museum of Art & History is an oasis on the plains, spanning 24 acres and offering diverse wedding spaces. This historical gem houses the iconic Cooper Barn, renowned as the largest in Kansas and honored as the 8th Wonder of Kansas Architecture. The Lone Star Church, steeped in history since 1915, also provides an intimate setting for smaller ceremonies. Both venues promise an unforgettable backdrop that pays homage to history and rustic charm.
The Cooper Barn, a historic marvel, measuring 66 feet wide by 114 feet long and reaching 48 feet high, boasts a captivating rustic ambiance. Hosting up to 700 guests in its loft, the venue features amenities like a chair lift for accessibility, a kitchenette, and on-site restrooms. This barn provides an enchanting celebration space. The Lone Star Church, dating back to 1915, offers an intimate setting for approximately 100 guests, imbued with vintage charm and historical significance.
The Prairie Museum tailors comprehensive wedding packages to different event timings and preferences, ensuring personalized attention to detail. Whether choosing a daytime ceremony during business hours or an after-hours affair, the venue provides detailed guidelines and pricing structures. Essential amenities such as electricity, large ceiling fans, and rustic atmospheres ensure a comfortable celebration. Additionally, complimentary admission on the event day invites guests to explore exhibits and immerse themselves in the museum's history and artistry. The Prairie Museum of Art & History offers couples a distinctive and historically rich wedding experience with meticulous attention to creating cherished memories.
Meet the team
Jenny Linden
Events Director
Welcome to our page! My name is Jenny Linden. I made my start in the wedding industry designing and custom sewing wedding gowns. Many years later, I am now a Costume & Textile Conservator on staff here at the museum. These days I spend my time designing exhibits instead of wedding gowns. The museum offers a unique & beautiful setting for your event. I bring years of design experience to the table and I am committed to helping make your event memorable and spectacular!
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8/11/23
We really enjoyed it there. There's like an entire old city that you can explore, you can even go inside all the buildings. The museum that is indoors is also great with a lot of interactive features. If it wouldn't have been so hot, we probabl...
y could have stayed there in other couple of hours. Also, it is very inexpensive!
12/25/25
It just goes on and on- history beginning many thousands of years ago and up to the recent past. Make sure to save time for the outdoor structures.
8/24/24
Great expansive museum of collections and preserved local buildings. Not the best stop on i-70 for a quick activity, one could spend 2 hours here easily. The fick fossil museum is better for a quick stop.
6/28/22
We went there because my grandfather was born on Colby during the 1920s. This let me see my heritage, his heritage in a real way.
The museum has an amazing collection of items. It was well displayed, well done. Far better exhibits than I expec...
ted.
Outside, the buildings were great to walk through. I recommend watching the QR code-linked videos
This was a great break on our road trip. And a fantastic walk down our family's heritage and history.
2/17/24
I tell everyone what a wonderful and unexpected surprise this place was. My husband, myself, our two kids, and our 18-year-old cat embarked on an eight month trip around the country in our motor home. After running into some nasty weather, we c...
hanged our route and ended up staying one night in the RV park next-door to this museum. This was the most wonderful museum we visited out of about 30 on our trip. We will make a special trip with this as our destination next time.
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