Out of Africa:         

In addition to African artifacts from across the continent, Leo, the second MGM lion mascot and a native of Africa, is on display. Once owned by Mr. Vaniman, former owner of the house in which the Museum is located, the full lion rug is mounted inside a case so that the face can be appreciated.

Chinese Collection:

19th century women's shoes, jewelry, vases, and an extensive snuff bottle collection are just a few of the artifacts on display in the Chinese exhibit.

La Brea Fossils:

A dire wolf, sabre tooth cat, and giant ground sloth from La Brea tar pits are on display, along with fossils from the region. La Brea artifacts were donated to McPherson College by its first graduate, who discovered them in the early 1900s at La Brea.

McPherson College History:

College photos and early history coexist with information about Dr. Hershey, McPherson College professor and creator of the first visible synthetic diamond.

Meteorites & Rocks:

Another McPherson College professor, Dr. Nininger, is considered the father of  modern meteoritics. Learn more about him and view our collection of meteorites and rocks.

The Hearth Room:

A small portion of our extensive collection of pioneer era artifacts are on display in the Hearth Room. See the tools used in domestic life as well as musical instruments and games.

Native American Pottery Collection:

From modern era to prehistoric, our collection of Southwest pottery, baskets and statues is fascinating, as is our collection of arrowheads, points, and tools of regional tribes. 

The Learning Center:

Visit the Learning Center to enjoy hands-on, old-time toys and games. There is also a dress-up area where kids can see themselves as they might have looked in an earlier era. School desks take kids back to simpler times, while a cozy nook complete with overstuffed pillows and plush cuddling critters is the perfect spot to enjoy a book from the Learning Center Library, to learn more about one of the topics covered in the Museum.

The Learning Center also showcases a collection of antique toys, games, and dolls--sure to catch the collector’s eye.