The best arts & culture spots in Salina

“Small World Gallery mixes world class photography from National Geographic photographer Jim Richardson with one of a kind IBISwoman jewelry handcrafted by Kathy and Briana. Flip through prints of the Flint Hills, pick up posters, cards, or notebooks, and leave with something that feels personal and made here.”

From the Salina newsletter, September 24, 2026

“Take a mini world tour without leaving Salina. The Museum at Rolling Hills Zoo sweeps you from arctic chill to rainforest hum with immersive soundscapes, storytelling animatronics, the hands-on Helen L. Graves Hideaway Hollow, and the ever-changing Earl Bane Gallery, so every visit feels new.”

From the Salina newsletter, September 13, 2026

“Red Barn Studio Museum packs Lester Raymer’s everything bagel of art... paintings, ceramics, metalwork, woodcarving, stitchery, furniture, jewelry. Traci Brimhall is in residence through August 22, 2026, so swing by this week to see creativity mid-flight.”

From the Salina newsletter, September 11, 2026

“Skip the same-old weekend and go this week to see the mill turn, explore Swedish roots, and catch thoughtful exhibits at Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum.”

From the Salina newsletter, September 29, 2026

“Whether you grew up around wheat fields or just love a good story about how we got here, Central Kansas Flywheels-Yesteryear Museum is a nonprofit with interactive, informational exhibits spotlighting Kansas agricultural history.”

From the Salina newsletter, September 22, 2026

“Smoky Hill Museum keeps local stories lively with interactive exhibits, a dedicated kids’ space, and programs that actually make you want to learn. again.”

From the Salina newsletter, September 24, 2026

“Hidden on the historic St. John's grounds, St. John's Military School Historical Museum brings the school’s honor, discipline, and traditions to life with stories, artifacts, and milestones from decades of cadet history.”

From the Salina newsletter, September 17, 2026

“If you need a midweek brain rinse, Birger Sandzén Memorial Art Gallery delivers vibrant paintings, watercolors, drawings and prints, plus exhibitions featuring Sandzén’s contemporaries and a quiet vibe that actually lets you breathe. Quick visit or slow wander, it’s a reminder our local art scene is legit.”

From the Salina newsletter, September 12, 2026

“If your week needs a little time travel, Lebold Mansion delivers with an 1880 Victorian vibe, an actual settler dugout in the basement, and tours that wander through themed rooms. Keep an eye out for public ghost hunts, Saturday Teas, and other delightfully oddball events.”

From the Salina newsletter, October 1, 2026