The Marianna Kistler Beach Art Museum is an art museum located on the Kansas State University campus, in Manhattan. The museum houses KSU's permanent art collection, featuring works by Kansas and regional artists, and also hosts special and traveling exhibitions. The museum boasts a collection of over 10,000 items.
The Riley County Historical Museum collects, preserves, and showcases the history of Riley County, while promoting interest in local history and the preservation of historical heritage in all its forms. Visitors can tour the Hartford House, a prefabricated house transported to Manhattan on the Hartford steamship.
Sunset Zoo is a city zoo in Manhattan, Kansas, home to over 300 animals belonging to more than 100 species. The zoo offers the chance to see up close some of nature's most fascinating wonders, including tigers, snow leopards, flamingos, and countless jumping and croaking primates!
Manhattan is a city and the county seat of Riley County, Kansas. Located in northeastern Kansas, it sits at the confluence of the Kansas River and the Big Blue River. The city had a population of 54,100 in 2020. Come and experience the American Midwest, discover the charm of a college city, and enjoy its vibrant atmosphere with diverse shopping options, unique local cuisine, and one-of-a-kind attractions.
