National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame - Bonner Springs, Kansas The National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame in Bonner Springs, Kansas was chartered in 1960 to educate society on the historical and present value of American agriculture and to honor leadership in Agri-Business and Academia by providing education, information, experience and recognition. The main museum building houses the unique features of the National Agricultural Center and The National Agricultural Hall of Fame. There is also a gift shop, some rural living exhibits and a theater. The second museum is the Museum of Farming. It houses a 20,000 square foot collection of antique farm machinery and implements. Farm Town U.S.A. has elements of a 1900s rural community including a railroad depot, caboose, narrow gauge railroad, farmhouse, schoolhouse, blacksmith shop, general store, and poultry hatchery. Some of the buildings are original and others are replicas. Most visitors to the National Agricultural Center will be satisfied with a 90 minute visit. Perhaps a bit longer if they chose to hike the one mile nature trail. More animals would be nice. There were only a few chickens when the Center was visited. Train and hay wagon rides are available to groups with advance reservations for an additional charge. The Ag Center and Hall of Fame hosts a number of special events. The Annual season kicks off with the Barnyard Babies Family Festival and concludes with the Jack O Lantern Jamboree. Many area businesses and farms bring exhibits, farm animals, food trucks and products for sale to the Barnyard Babies event. Other events include the International Lineman's Rodeo, Tractor Cruise and Show 'n Shine Car Show.
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