Tour Groups

Arts & Theatre - Sample Itinerary

Hutchinson Art Center

An appreciation of the arts can be honed at the Hutchinson Art Center in downtown Hutchinson. While visitors can enjoy viewing works of artists from around the globe, the purpose of the non-profit museum is close to home.

The fine art museum and commercial gallery strive to promote artists and art education in Kansas. There is always something new to see with exhibits changing every five or six months.

Tours are free and take approximately 30 minutes.

Hutchinson's Historic Fox Theatre

Beautifully restored to its 1931 art-deco splendor, Hutchinson's Historic Fox Theatre reopened in 1999 to an enthusiastic and appreciative reception. Located in the heart of downtown Hutchinson, The Fox is a spectacular center providing entertainment, art and education for all ages.

The Fox has been named the "State Movie Palace of Kansas" and is on the National Register of Historic Places. The theatre seats 1,221 and is handicapped accessible.

The Fox Theatre was recently named one of the "8 Wonders of Kansas" and also on of the "8 Wonders of Reno County." Both were voted on by the public and says a great deal for this beautiful facility!

Tours are approximately 30-45 minutes. Please call ahead for group rates.

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Extreme Space...One Place - Sample Itinerary


Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center

With the largest collection of space artifacts outside the Smithsonian, and the largest collection of Soviet space hardware in the Western world, you'll be surrounded by the sights, sounds, and thrills of man's journey to the stars at the Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center.

Restored by the Cosmosphere, authentic V-1 and V-2 rockets are displayed in the German Gallery and set the stage for the acceleration of rocket development in the 20th century. The Cold War Gallery's display of technology testing, Sputnik, and Sputnik II highlight Russia's early dominance of the space race.

The Carey IMAX Dome Theater utilizes the largest projection system in the world. Astronaut Experience, the newest attraction, offers interactive activities for all ages. Ride a g-force simulator, control Liberty Bell 7 recovery simulators and much more. Dr. Goddard's Lab illustrates a live rocket science demonstration and the Justice Planetarium Theater offers educational star shows.



It's an experience truly unlike any other! The Kansas Underground Salt Museum, a project of the Reno County Historical Society, provides the only opportunity of this kind in the Western Hemisphere.

After a 70-second descent straight down on a double-decked elevator, the doors open and you're 650 feet under the Kansas prairie surrounded by salt deposits formed 275 million years ago.

The historical, geological, and cultural story of salt comes to life with dramatic displays and a tram ride through the maze of chambers created by years of mining. A special Salt Museum gallery depicts the Underground Vaults and Storage facility. This gallery includes a temporary exhibit of actual movie costumes such as Batman, Mr. Freeze, James Dean's shirt from "Giant", Agent Smith from Matrix and the Snowman from "Jack Frost."

Tours depart every 20 minutes. Because access is limited by elevator capacity, advanced reservations are recommended to ensure a timely visit.

Group rates are available for groups of 28 & over.


Contact Valerie Harper with the CVB for assistance with
tour group arrangements at 620-662-3391 or email valerieh@hutchchamber.com