Cultural

August 10, 2010 — admin

McPherson Opera House

219 South Main Street (offices)
McPherson, KS 67460
620-241-1952
620-504-6318 (fax)
www.mcphersonoperahouse.org
info@mcphersonoperahouse.org

The McPherson Opera House offers first-class entertainment in its intimate 488-seat auditorium as well as arts instruction in the Mary Anderson Arts Center. Rental spaces include the Grand Ballroom, NCRA Community Meeting Room, Rose Morris Room, and the auditorium and arts center. The beautifully restored 1889 building offers historic charm coupled with 21st-century amenities.

McPherson Museum & Arts Foundation

1130 East Euclid
McPherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-8464
www.mcphersonmuseum.com

Open Tuesday - Saturday 1-5p.m. Closed major holidays. Admission free.

McPherson Museum and Arts Foundation is home to collections of art, local history, and displays of other cultures, such as Chinese and African artifacts as well as Native American pottery and tools. Housed in a three-story 1920s Tudor Revival home, the Museum has many scientific treasures as well, including La Brea fossils, meteorites, and rocks. A hands-on Learning Center is fun for all ages.

Performing Arts

The performing arts flourish in McPherson, with theaterical and musical productions offered by the local community theater group, McPherson College, Central Christian College, the McPherson Brass Choir and the Arts Council Choir, as well as numerous musical acts and other entertainment shows offered by the McPherson Opera House.

McPherson Arts Council

219 S Main
McPherson, KS 67460

(Located in the McPherson Opera House, Mary Anderson Arts Center.)

The mission of the McPherson Arts Council is to support, promote and enhance the arts and arts education in the McPherson area. We offer exciting arts events and creative arts education programs for youth.

Art Galleries

Art galleries, shows and exhibits are complimented by extensive art collections displayed by the McPherson Opera House, the McPherson Museum, McPherson USD #418, McPherson College, Central Christian College, and private collectors and artists.