Columbian Theatre

The Columbian Theatre, Museum & Art Center is described as a storied place in Wamego, Kansas, serving as both a historic structure and a venue for the exhibition of rare paintings from the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. Its mission, carried out by the Columbian Theatre Foundation, is to serve the community and enrich the lives of area residents and visitors by encouraging participation in arts and culture while preserving its historical significance. The venue hosts a calendar of events including art gallery shows, member events, family-friendly activities, and theatrical productions.

The Columbian Theatre, Museum & Art Center is described as a storied place, embodying both the heart and soul of 1890s Kansas pioneer optimism and 21st century rural community renewal and development. It is a historical structure of inestimable value and a venue for the exhibition of rare paintings from the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. Visionary J.C. Rogers is credited with leaving an unforgettable jewel on the Kansas prairie. The Columbian Theatre Foundation exists to serve the community and enrich the lives of both area residents and visitors, encouraging participation in arts and culture while preserving the venue's historical significance, using stewardship, community, and entertainment as the cornerstone in all decision making.

A historic arts, culture, and history venue in Wamego, Kansas, connecting the past with the present through art, education, and entertainment.

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