Salt Legacy Day
2026-04-04 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Strataca, 3650 E Ave G, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, United States
Legacy Day at Strataca – Free Community Event in Reno County
9 am – 3 pm | April 4 | Hutchinson, Kansas
Strataca is proud to host Legacy Day, a free community celebration honoring the history, industry, families, and businesses that have shaped Reno County and Hutchinson, Kansas.
On April 4, Reno County residents are invited to enjoy free underground museum gallery admission as our way of saying thank you to the community that continues to support Strataca; Kansas Underground Salt Museum and preserve our shared heritage.
Event Highlights:
Reno County Residents receive FREE underground admission to Strataca’s museum galleries
The Easter Bunny will be visiting with children during the Easter Egg Hunt at 11 a.m. *please bring your own Easter baskets.
Local Reno County vendors
Food trucks
Dedicated kids’ activities with face painting, sidewalk chalk, bubbles and more
Underground Tour Information:
Reservations are required for underground gallery access on April 4.
📞 Call 620.662.1425 to reserve your tour time.
Please note:
Free admission is available to Reno County residents only.
A valid Reno County ID is required at check-in.
No rides will be offered on Legacy Day.
Children must be 4 years of age or older to tour underground.

Celebrate Our Roots in Hutchinson, Kansas
Legacy Day at Strataca is more than a free museum day, it’s a celebration of our community’s foundation, the families who built it, and the salt beneath our feet.
Join us April 4 for this special Reno County event and experience the history that makes Hutchinson one of Kansas’ most unique destinations.

Closed Easter Sunday
2026-04-05
The Museum is closed for tours on Easter Sunday, April 5th.

Closed for tours
2026-04-12
The museum will be closed for tours on Sunday, April 12th.

Closed for tours
2026-04-14
The museum will be closed for tours on Tuesday, April 14th.

Murder in the Mine | Who Killed the 80's?!
2026-04-25 17:00 - 22:00
Murder in the Mine: Who Killed the 80’s?!
It’s that totally awesome time again. The kids of Sherman High are getting ready for the big dance. When the Dean turns up dead, it’s up to everyone to put down their Ataris, get in touch with their inner MacGyver, and save the day.
So grab your leg warmers, flip your collar, and dig out your Members Only Jacket, (you know, the one your spouse keeps begging you to throw out), and join our 80s heroes as they discover the joy of hairspray, the meaning of the moon walk, and even who killed the 80s.

📅 Date: Saturday, April 25th
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Location: Strataca
Join us deep underground for an unforgettable night of intrigue, adventure, and murder with Murder in the Mine!
✨ What to Expect:

A thrilling interactive dinner theatre experience
A bar to keep the good times flowing (21+ to drink, valid ID required).
Themed costumes encouraged!

📣 Important Info:

Adults Only: 18+ to attend, 21+ to drink. IDs checked at the door.
Limited Seating: Reserve your spot today before it’s too late!
Dinner: Catered by Carriage Crossing

🎟️ Ticket Pricing:

$65 per individual
$480 for a table of 8

💥 Don’t miss this daring blend of mystery, comedy, brought to us by Without-A-Net Entertainment!
🎟️ Get Your Tickets Now
Murder in the Mine – A fundraiser supporting Strataca and the preservation of history.

Murder in the Mine
2026-08-22 17:00 - 22:00
The mystery is in… a new case awaits!
Step into the world of deduction, danger, and deception with:
🕵️‍♂️ The Case of the Deadly Killer 🔍Murder, Mystery, Moriarty
For Sherlock Holmes, it’s just another day at 221B Baker Street… until a deadly case lands at his doorstep. Now, it’s up to the world’s greatest detective to unravel the mystery and save London from a web of criminal masterminds.
But this time… he might need your help.
💡 Do you have the wit to match Sherlock Holmes?🧠 Can you piece together the clues before it’s too late?
Join us for an evening of intrigue, suspense, and clever twists as Holmes faces one of his greatest challenges yet. After all…
It’s dead-lementary, my dear Watson. Can you solve The case of the Deadly Killer?!
📅 August 22nd 5pm – 10pm
💥 Interactive Mystery Dinner Theater🍽️ Locally catered dinner🍸 Cash bar (ID required)🔞 Adult humor — must be 18+ to attend
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5K Monster Dash
2026-10-31 08:00 - 12:00
🧛‍♂️🕯️🩸 Dare to Dash… Into the Underworld? 🩸🕯️🧛‍♀️
This Halloween, the gates to the underworld creak open… and you’re invited in.
Join us on October 31st at 8:00 AM for Strataca’s Annual 5K Monster Dash: Where the air is chillingly still, shadows stretch along the salt walls, and you never quite know what’s lurking just beyond your light.
Descend 650 feet below the earth’s surface and race through the shadowy tunnels of a real salt mine, lit by flickering lanterns and eerie candlelight, every twist and turn feels like a step deeper into the unknown…
🦇 Come in costume and embrace your place among the creatures of the underworld! Whether you’re a classic vampire, crypt keeper, or something entirely unearthly, the most fang-tastic looks may earn a devilishly good surprise.
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🩸 All proceeds support Strataca: Kansas Underground Salt Museum.
☠️ All purchases are final. Taxes and processing fees apply.

Salty Santa 5K
2026-12-05 08:00 - 12:00
Christmas Inspired 5K Underground
More info coming soon…

Murder in the Mine
2026-12-11 17:00 - 22:00, 2026-12-12 17:00 - 22:00
The holidays just got a little… deadly.
Join us for a festive (and suspicious) edition of Murder in the Mine with this year’s holiday show:
🔪 I Saw Mommy Killing Santa Claus 🎅
What’s better than one Santa? How about a whole convention of them! The mall Santas have gathered to prepare for a season of jolliness, gift-giving, cookies, and photo ops…
…until corporate cutbacks put everyone on the naughty list.
Now tensions are high, spirits are low, and when a murder shakes the room, it threatens to ruin Christmas for everyone.
It’s up to YOU to uncover the truth👉 Who’s naughty?👉 Who’s nice?👉 And who killed Santa Claus?
Put your sleuthing skills to the test and help save the holiday season in this interactive mystery dinner theatre experience underground.
Event Details
Dates: December 11th & 12th✨ One show, two nights to choose from!🕔 Check-in: 5:00–6:00 PM🎭 Show begins shortly after
🎟️ Tickets
Early Bird Pricing Available — secure your seats early!

$65 – Individual Ticket
$480 – Table of 8

Prices will increase as the event date approaches.
Event Includes
🍽 Locally catered dinner🍸 Cash bar available (ID required)🎭 Interactive, adult-oriented comedy & mystery
Age Requirements

Must be 18+ to attend
Must be 21+ to drink
Valid ID required at check-in

Refund Policy
Tickets are refundable up to two weeks prior to the event.Tickets are non-refundable within two weeks of the show date.No exceptions.
