The museum complex in the city park at 4th and Ash, is a product of the Wamego Historical Society organized in 1973. The complex consists of a museum, a one room school house, a rock jail and a log cabin, all near the Old Dutchmill.

The museum is housed in an Union Pacific Railroad mechanics rock building, built in 1862, to which additional space was added. An expansion was completed in early 1997, a replica of the 1860 City Hall.

The donated artifacts depict the early history of Wamego and we are the keepers of the heritage.
       

The Wamego Historical Society also has the birth home of Walter P. Chrysler, at Valley and Pine, and the Cottonwood School on Highway 99. Reservations may be made to visit the Beecher Bible and Rifle Church.

The museum hours are 10:00a.m. to 4:00p.m., M-S, Sunday 1:00 to 4:00p.m. April 1st to October 31st.  Reservations for tour groups are welcome. Vistors are requested to give a donation of $1.00 each.