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Koester House Museum

Address: 919 Broadway
Marysville, KS 66508
Telephone Number: 785-562-2417
Second Telephone Number: 785-562-3101

Website: www.visitmarysvilleks.org/koester.html
Email Address: info@VisitMarysvilleKs.org

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Directions:  1/2 block south of U.S. 36 & 77 Junction.
 
Hours:  Open April-October Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sunday 1-4:30 p.m.  Tours are by appointment only November through March.
 
Admission:  Adults - $4.00, Ages 6-12 - $2.00, 5 & under - free
 

Koester House Museum

 
The cast iron lions and dogs guarding the gates of this beautiful Victorian home were noted by Laura Ingalls Wilder in "On the Way Home", a diary of her family's journey in 1894.
 
Explore the grounds that include a summer kitchen, ice house, carriage house and a rare collection of 13 restored white bronze statues.  The beautiful home includes its original furnishings, clothing, portraits, toys and books used by the Koester family.
 

contact info
Brenda Staggenborg
101 North 10th Street
Marysville, KS 66508
Phone: 785.562.3101
Fax: 785.562.3101
 
 
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