Cloud County Historical Museum Museum

Local museum chronicling Cloud County history

Located in Concordia, the Cloud County Historical Museum exhibits pioneer artifacts, county records and agricultural relics; visitors come for local history and genealogy research.

Cloud County Historical Museum at a Glance#

Address: 1111 N Broadway St, Concordia, KS 66901, United States

Website: https://www.cloudcountyks.org/historical-museum

Hours: Tue-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun & Mon closed (seasonal variations possible)

Admission: Free (donations welcome)

About Cloud County Historical Museum#

The Cloud County Historical Museum is a local history museum in Concordia, the county seat of Cloud County, Kansas, dedicated to preserving regional and county heritage.

Exhibits focus on pioneer and rural life, agricultural equipment and railroad-related material, along with genealogical and archival resources for local research. The museum is operated by local historical organizations and serves as a resource for community history and education.

The museum occupies a site in downtown Concordia and serves residents of north-central Kansas; it functions as a repository for county records and artifacts relating to the area’s settlement and development.

  • Collections: Houses local artifacts, archival materials and exhibits focused on Cloud County’s agricultural, railroad and settlement history.

How to Get to Cloud County Historical Museum#

Concordia, Kansas is on U.S. Highway 81 and U.S. Route 36. The museum is located on North Broadway Street, a short walk from downtown Concordia. Nearest larger airports are Salina or Manhattan; driving is the usual means of access.

Tips for Visiting Cloud County Historical Museum#

  • Check the museum's hours before arriving-volunteers staff it and opening days can vary seasonally.
  • Ask to see the genealogical files if researching local family history; staff can often pull records on request.
  • Visit the adjacent local historical sites-stone churches and railway exhibits are nearby.

Best Time to Visit Cloud County Historical Museum#

Best visited between late spring and early fall when local heritage tours and nearby attractions run.

Late spring to early fall
May-Sep · 15-30°C
Best for combining outdoor historical tours with museum visits.
Winter
Dec-Feb · -10-5°C
Quieter months for research but colder for travel.

Weather & Climate near Cloud County Historical Museum#

Climate

Cloud County Historical Museum's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental - Hot-Summer Continental climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -9°C to 33°C. Moderate rainfall (742 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 25 Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
-9°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - -9° - 3° -9° 16 mm - - 4.7 m/s - -
February - -6° - 6° -5° 18 mm - - 4.9 m/s - -
March - -1° - 13° 2° 59 mm - - 5.5 m/s - -
April - 5° - 19° 12° 62 mm - - 5.8 m/s - -
May - 11° - 24° 17° 111 mm - - 5.0 m/s - -
June - 17° - 30° 23° 106 mm - - 4.7 m/s - -
July - 19° - 33° 26° 100 mm - - 4.4 m/s - -
August - 18° - 32° 25° 86 mm - - 4.1 m/s - -
September - 13° - 27° 20° 76 mm - - 4.5 m/s - -
October - 6° - 20° 13° 52 mm - - 4.7 m/s - -
November - -1° - 11° 1° 34 mm - - 4.8 m/s - -
December - -7° - 5° -6° 22 mm - - 4.6 m/s - -