Plan Your Visit
Museum Hours
The Kansas Oil Museum and Butler County Historical Society is open year-round. Self-guided tours through the galleries and grounds are available during regular hours; docent-led tours may be scheduled in advance by phone or using our website.
Monday - Closed
Tuesday - Closed
Wednesday - Closed
Thursday - 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Friday - 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Saturday - 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Sunday - Closed
*During Inclement Weather the outdoor exhibits will not be open*
We are closed on state holidays and will be closed the Saturday before Labor Day.
General Admission
General admission includes access to all indoor & outdoor exhibits at the Kansas Oil Museum and Butler County Historical Society. Special events are not included in admission prices.
Admission can be purchased in person at the entrance of the Museum using cash or a card.
Butler Adults $6.00 General Adults (19-64 yrs) $10.00
Butler Seniors $5.00 Senior Citizens (65+yrs) $8.00
Butler Students $4.00 General Students (5-18 yrs) $6.00
FREE Kids 4 & under
For more information on tours, please visit our Tours & Outreach page.
Accessibility & Safety
The Museum is wheelchair accessible and fully equipped with accessible parking, ramps, and push-activated doors.
For the safety of our antiques, food and drinks are not allowed in the exhibit halls and historic buildings at the Museum. Packed meals may be brought outside on the Museum grounds for picnicking. East Park, next to the Museum, is also available for outdoor picnicking.
Restrooms
We have single-stall men’s and women’s restrooms in the main building. Outdoors in our "Wash House" building there are separate bathrooms with several stalls each.
Members and Beneficiaries
Free admission
Your membership with the Kansas Oil Museum is your ticket!
Please let the front desk know upon entering that you are a Member.
Visit Us
383 East Central Ave
El Dorado, KS 67042
Hours
Tuesday–Saturday
10 am–4 pm
Phone
(316) 321-9333