Tickets & DEPARTURES
LET’S CONQUER THE UNDERWORLD.
Strataca is an adventure like no other, the museum is 650 feet underground and run by tour times.
Tours run Tuesday – Saturday 9am – 3pm, and Sunday’s 12:45pm – 3pm.
The general tour – The Salt Blast Pass takes about 2-2.5 hours.
The last tour of the day is at 3pm, and closes at 5pm.
Reservations recommended! While walk-ins are welcome, they are not always guaranteed.
SALT BLAST PASS
WHAT'S INCLUDED
OUR MAIN TOUR – A full 2.5 hour, self guided, self paced tour, in the Salt Mines of Hutchinson that includes the Underground Museum Galleries, 30 minute Dark Ride & 15 minute Train Ride.
Rates
ADULTS (ages 13+): $25
CHILDREN (ages 4+): $18
SENIOR (60+)/MILITARY: $23
RENO COUNTY RESIDENT: $19
*Children must be 4 years of age or older to tour the underground museum
**Train Ride is not handicap accessible
Combo: salt Blast Pass + Salt Safari
WHAT'S INCLUDED
A combination of the Salt Blast Pass (our main 2.5 hour tour), plus a guided 1 hour Salt Safari Shuttle, where you’ll venture further into the raw mine experiencing a thrilling subterranean quest unlike anything you’ve seen before!
3+ hour tour that includes the Underground Museum Galleries, 30 Minute Dark Ride, 15 minute Train Ride, 1 hour Salt Safari Shuttle.
Rates
ADULTS (ages 13+): $38
CHILDREN (ages 8+): $31
SENIOR (age 60+)/MILITARY: $36
RENO COUNTY RESIDENT: $32
*Children must be 8 years of age to take the Salt Safari Shuttle
**Safari Shuttle IS accessible, permitting guests can self transfer to board ride
***Train is not handicap accessible
Lantern Tour
WHAT'S INCLUDED
1-Hour, 1-Mile hike with only a lantern to light the way, you’ll journey along the original rail bed & follow the tracks of miners long ago.
$25 PER PERSON
Ages 13+
*Children must be 13 years of age or older to take the Lantern Tour. Children 13-17 must be accompanied by an adult.
- To hike the Lantern Tour, it will require you to have the physical endurance to withstand the 1 – mile trek, as well as step over items at least a foot off the ground.
- Guests will be required to have sturdy, closed toe shoes. No sandals, flip-flops, Hey Dudes or Crocs, etc.
- Not handicap accessible.
- All guests will be required to sign a waiver.
DONATE TODAY
FUNDED BY YOUR GENEROSITY
Strataca Underground Salt Museum is a non-profit dedicated to preserving & creating unique experiences in the salt mines of Kansas. Your donation means the world to us, and allows us continue to our efforts while educating youth & adults alike.
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AN EXPERIENCE THEY WILL REMEMBER
Buy a Gift Card for ANY amount! A great gift for anyone who hasn’t had the chance to experience our tours. Can be used towards tours & events. Buy a gift card today!
ASTC PASSPORT PROGRAM
Strataca is a proud member of the Association of Science and Technology Centers Passport Program.
If you are a member of a science center or museum participating in the ASTC Passport Program, you are eligible for benefits such as free general admission when you travel outside of your local area. Exclusions apply and benefits vary.
Participating reciprocal guests visiting Strataca receive complimentary admission to the underground museum galleries, this does not include the train ride, dark ride, salt safari, or additional tours.
***Rides can be purchased for an additional fee.
The science center or museum you are visiting is not located within 90 miles of either your home residence and the science center or museum that you belong to.
Reciprocal guests visiting Strataca must show proof of residency and their member card at check-in.
ASTC PASSPORT PROGRAM INFORMATION
