Boot Hill Museum Reviews

Well done museum. The old style saloon show and the gunfight re enactment makes for a really good time. The people who work there are really nice. Brings a little of history back.

In the 19th century, Dodge City was the "Queen of Cowtowns". One of the wildest small towns in the American West. Millions of longhorn cattle were traded here. Thousands of cowboys from Texas made this city their paradise. Gunmen like Doc Holliday walked along the stepwalks and gambled in the saloons. Tough men like Wyatt Earp and Bat Masterson tried to keep up law and order.
The Boot Hill Museum opens a window to the wild past of Dodge City. The old fashioned saloon show in the historic Long Branch Saloon is a MUST DO when in Dodge City. Highly recommended.

Since I was a kid, I always wanted to see Dodge City because of the television shows Wyatt Earp and Gunsmoke. I was a little disappointed in what I saw. There was a reenactment of a shootout. There were not enough seats to accommodate everyone, and they were not comfortable seats. There were too many obstructed view seats due to the poles. The Boot Hill Cemetery was good and so was the Gift Shop. The dinner show was not good. The food was average and the show was not entertaining. It was very predictable.

We got to the museum just in time for the afternoon gunfight, which was disappointing. It was hard to hear the actors, and visitors are sitting on top of the picnic tables so it is hard to see. As the story was unfolding and the shooting began, I wondered why we were all sitting there watching people "shoot" each other for entertainment. Perhaps the script could be overhauled to be more of a comedy. After the show was over, the actors came out to solicit donations.

The "graveyard" was cheesy. I don't think anyone is really buried there.

The saloon was a cool respite on a hot day. You can get a beer or a sarsaparilla, both are good choices.

The exhibits of history and vintage items are topnotch. We could have spent longer than the couple of hours we had.

Enjoyed visiting this museum with my husband. I had been here several years earlier with my sister and was pleasantly surprised to see the new building. The gift shop was nice but needs more souvenirs with Dodge City on it. Not a large variety. But would definitely recommend going!

Museum, gun fight, dinner and a show!!! Never a dull moment! Everyone in our party had a great time! My favorite activities were the dinner and show. Food was delicious and the show engaging.

There is something for everyone!

A well thought out museum about the history of Dodge City. We spent a little over 4 hours viewing the displays. The gunfight was pretty interesting as well

Boot Hill is a must see! The place is top notch; well designed and executed. It was worth every penny for the admission. The exhibits are very well done. All the staff were friendly and willing to take time to visit. When we entered the Long Branch Saloon the bartender welcomed us and asked where we were from. When I said we were from Texas he immediately went to the piano and began playing our state song; Texas Our Texas. And of course, I couldn't visit the Long Branch without drinking a beer. The gunfight at Noon was very entertaining and well done. This museum is great for all ages!

A really interesting museum. Visited on a solo cross country trip. Inside there are numerous different displays and information signs telling you about the history of Boot Hill and the goings on in Dodge City, Ks.

It was late afternoon when I stopped, so some of the shops in their storefronts were closed, but I was able to get a sarsaparilla soda in the Long Branch Saloon. There are wooden grave markers, some with information about the folks buried there back in the day, but MOST of the deceased were moved to a newer cemetery in town a few years ago.

There is ample parking and an old locomotive in the parking lot out front. The price of admission was only $16 (Senior rate) and well worth it.

There was a gunfight re-enactment in the town center that was pretty cool too. Happens a few times a day.

My only problem was the gift shop. I like to buy T-shirts from places I visit on my trips. On this day, the only size options were S, M, 3x and larger for all the different shirts on display. When I asked if there were more sizes available, I was told whatever was on display was all they had.

The town was something you would see at a roadside attraction selling fruit. If I could get my money back I would ask double for wasting my time and money. Needs to be shut down!

This was a great museum telling the history of Dodge City. Part of it is a replica of Front Street in the wild west of Dodge City. Great place to go get a little history and enjoy a trip back to the old west.

Interesting museum that recreates Front Street in Dodge City. The buildings are air conditioned which was welcome since it was very hot. The only problem was that there was a large group there so it was hard to get into all the buildings.

Lot's of fun for the whole family. Great history and interactive displays. Lots to see and we will go again!

We went here and we learn a lot, going to the general store that was an original to that area. The show at the end of the night is highly recommended.

The people at the visiting center were goods and so were the people at the museum. Lots of displays about people buried at Boot Hill, plus the characters associated with the businesses on Front Street and across the tracks. Could spend a LOT of time there.

We visited with two adults and two children and really enjoyed our visit. This was our favourite part of visiting Dodge as an international tourist.
Our winter visit did have construction going on at the time and the grassed area was blocked off. However we didn’t seem to mind and still was able to have a nice experience.

It was nice to to hear about the history of the town, but was disappointed that all the activities seems to shut down at the first of the month

Only a few people visiting, major construction until next year. Also before summer tourist season. Had not stopped here in years, impressed by the additions to Front St. exibits and history. Stopped at the LongBranch salon for a wet one before departing. May return next summer after construction is completed and Front St. is open once again for rowdy cowboys and gunfights.

We stopped in Dodge City on our way home from Denver. My husband loves westerns and Gunsmoke so he was excited to visit the museum. I was not expecting much but it was a nice surprise. The museum and gift shop were nice. All areas were clean and well maintained including the bathrooms. We expected to be in and out in an hour but ended up spending 3 hours touring the museum, taking photographs and watching the gun fight. I would not make a special trip to Dodge City but it was nice to visit passing through.

this was very cool so much history here well worth the price of admission. just amazing to see a must see if you in the area

Nice museum. Some of it was being remodeled, but everything else was accessable, clean and well maintained. Lots of items on display. Lots of information. Nicely spread out. Plenty of free parking, even on a Saturday.
We'll worth the time and entry fee.
It would have been better if the people wore period costume.

Really great a must see!
Neat things to purchase and the only place I have seen that you can get recycled poo paper!

Visiting midday on a Wednesday in October, we were told that this was the off-season. Which was great. My wife’s a retired history teacher, so she loved it, especially sauntering thru the old Hardesty house. I’m of the generation that grew up playing cowboys & Indians, so I loved it. It didn’t sugar coat that a lot of the legendary lawmen were inconsistent law-abiders & that frontier ‘justice’ could be bought. We both enjoyed the church. Wyatt Earp a deacon in Dodge City? Now that’s cool.

Very well done museum. It is off season so it was quiet - but the little general store & saloon were”open” we we could look & shop- so we could enjoy a sarsaparilla in the saloon. The holiday decorations are going up & look great!

We spent $100 between souvenirs & admission to the museum, the least the staff could've done was be customer service oriented. The museum was very neat, set up well, very enjoyable. However, unfortunately, some of the staff were incredibly rude,& rushed us to the point of being hateful. We had 45 min upon entering the museum to tour it. The girl who took our admission to the museum repeatedly told us we only had 45 minutes left, that they closed @ 5, & told us what we should skip over since they closed @ 5, rather than telling us what highlights to see. She acted irritated we were even wanting to still go into the museum @ 415, yet the other employee was happily admitting others @ the same time! If there's such a problem admitting people into the museum after a certain time frame, it should be stated that the last museum
Admittance is @ a certain time. Ironically, we got through the museum w/ 15 minutes to spare,& there were still people touring it when we left. The employee @
The general
Store was also rushing us through, not as rudely as the girl who admitted us, but he told us what we didn't have time to see,& even followed us out of the general store trying to direct us where to go next. The saloon worker was very pleasant as was the other front desk worker from what I could tell, however, the front desk worker who admitted us & the general store worker made us feel incredibly unwelcome & rushed, when we are their customers & came out of the museum way before closing time. I have not been treated this rude in quite some time & it was very frustrating after spending money there,& having plenty of time to tour the museum in what seems like the off season when not as much is going on anyway. The museum is very neat, probably the main attraction in Dodge City, but some of the staff should be retrained on how to handle customers.

October is off season, so there are no performances or gunfight re-enactments. BUT the museum has an outstanding collection of artifacts from the 19th century. The descriptions on the displays are very informative. All the staff were friendly. The new construction will no doubt add to the accessibility and enjoyment of this unique place in history. Hope to return with the family for the full experience.

This place was great! If you are a fan of the old west especially Gunsmoke you don't want to miss this place when you're in Dodge City. You can see part of the old Boot Hill cemetery that Matt Dillon talks about. You can have a beer or a sarsaparilla at the Long Branch. We'll be going back in June and plan to watch the floor show there and the gunfight in the street outside!

We bought tickets to the museum and gun fight. The museum was awesome but it started to rain hard so we waited for a hour to watch the gun fight but the rain wouldn’t let up so they obviously had to cancel. When I asked the lady at the front desk for a refund she said she had no control of the rain. I said that I don’t have control of the weather either. She said in a nasty tone no refund of any kind. I don’t remember not getting a refund for a rained out event.

This was like a trip back to the past! Not mine of course but what I saw on Gunsmoke! We drank a sarsaparilla at the bar! Can't wait to go back

My wife and I were so glad we took the time to visit this museum. It is well worth 2-3 hours to explore the exhibits and learn about the history of Dodge City, why it exists, the cattle industry it became famous for in the 1800's, the plight of the Bison (American Buffalo) and how Dodge City became what it is today.

We went in early in the morning so we were too early to watch the theatrical gunfight or listen to the piano player. The museum exhibits were very interesting and informative. Make sure you don't miss the short walk up to what's left of the Boot Hill Cemetery.

The shootout might have been enjoyable if we could have heard the actors. All the action was down on one end of the seating area so if you weren’t seated in that area you couldn’t hear anything but the gunfire. The museum had a lot of displays but had a strange odor. The benches in the seating area were not clean so you had to watch where you sat.

We enjoyed our quick visit off season learning more about the history of the area. Because it was off season some of the activities were not available and some of the buildings were closed. We enjoyed both traditional museum area and the “living history “ buildings, saloon with sarsaparilla as well as the information about the TV show Gunsmoke set in Dodge City.

We went to the Museum not knowing what to expect and were pleasantly surprised.
The layout was a bit strange but the placards on the side of each of the buildings were very informative. We had dinner there and watched the gun fight afterwards. The meal was good old fashion chuck wagon food and the company was really nice. We spent a couple hours there and that seemed plenty of time .

This place is really cool! I was impressed with how friendly the staff was. Our kids loved the gunfighters and the parents loved how educational the place was. We spent the entire day here and only missed out on seeing the show. The people working the old time photos did a great job and their prices were lower than other places we have seen. I want to come back when the expansion is finish because then it will be even better! #gettheheckintododge

Our party of four all like our historic sites and museums.
We arrived a little later than anticipated (4pm) and even though they were due to close at 5pm they said we could stay on past closing to finish the tour.
It’s excellent.
Very well laid out, easily walked around for those with difficulties and great displays.
Some of the interactive exhibits were truly excellent and entertaining.
We were a little rushed but only because of our later than expected arrival but being able to stay on past 5pm eased that pressure. We could have spent more time there for sure.
Very very good exhibition.

This museum takes you on a trip through the history of Dodge City from the early days of the Native Americans to the wild west with emphasis on Wyatt Earp and other popular lawmen who lived and worked in Dodge City. The boot hill cemetery was interesting. Lots of tombstones with quirky sayings about the person who is supposedly still buried here (not sure if they really are). Don't miss a stop in the saloon for an ice cold sarsaparilla and the old west store for some unique old time souvenirs.

Because of covid 19 they were not doing the old time photos this year but they are taking pictures of you and your family in front of a green screen and then you can choose the background to add to your photo. It isn't exactly ideal but it is a great idea and at least it's something so I commend them for this effort.

The gift shop is really nice and has lots of awesome souvenirs so don't forget to stop here and take home something to remember your time here. Also, at noon and 6pm every day they have a gunfight on front street that is free with admission and trust me this is not something you want to miss! It was just like a real gunfight from the old western movies I used to watch with my dad. So much fun! I will definitely return again. Maybe next time the old time photos will be open again.....

On our journey home my son and I went to the BootHill Museum and had a great time. They had a lot of exhibits from the Wild West days and events throughout the day. We watched the cancan dance lessons at the longbranch saloon toured all the buildings and cemetery and had old time photos taken. We spent nearly 3 hours there and would have loved to stay longer to watch all the shows but we had to get back on the road. There is something there for all age groups.

What a great place for western history. Anyone who has watched Gunsmoke will appreciate this and the statues around town. The largest display of guns used in the west is huge.

Touring many Western exhibits of older Dodge City with delight because I was a history buff. We snooped around the exhibits of how Dodge City was developed and an array of famous sheriffs like Bat Masteron and Wyatt Earle with much engagement. Buffalo was key to start set-up of Dodge City in 1870s because its buffalo fur was in high demand for Europe. Western education was excellent for details like gunfighters and stories about a famous saloon belle, an infamous wanted outlaw. Wild West was full of excitment.

Dodge City's history is told in a wonderful fashion in the world-class Boot Hill Museum. The exhibits are easy to read and there is plenty to interest everyone.

There are two gunfights daily, at High Noon and 6:30 p.m. They are different, so plan to see both if your schedule permits. Highly entertaining.

The only real disappointment came at the Long Branch Variety Show following the evening shootout. The meal was delicious, but they had ceiling fans running at high speed that made it almost unbearable if your table was right underneath one. I mentioned it to the actor portraying Chalkley Beeson as we were in line for food, but he didn't do anything about it. As for the show, it was mediocre at best. The singing wasn't very good, except for Miss Kitty, and the mics were not of the best quality.

My recommendation is to buy the Deputy Pass for $18 rather than the Marshal Pass for $48. You'll miss the meal and the variety show, but you can take the $30 savings and eat elsewhere.

Well thought out museum consisting of several western shops on the outside that are interconnected to allow a continuous view of the museum. The new building will probably host some revolving exhibits but that's for the future. It does provide a nice gift shop and rest rooms now. If life ever returns to normal it would be fun to do the whole gunfight, dinner, variety show in the evenings.

Thought the museum was very good, had a lot of interesting pictures and interactive and informative displays. The gunfights were a little corny, but entertaining. The dinner was good, as far as the show was concerned, Miss Kitty was a wonderful performer and entertainer, the rest of the cast was fine but not near as good as she was, thought the original songs were sort of weak, but overall it was a fun evening of entertainment. Was disappointed there wasn't more "Gunsmoke" merchandise in the gift shop.

The museum takes you through many historical characters such as: Bat Masterson, Wyatt Earp and many others. Much information about the American Indians in that area (Pawnee and Kiowa) during the 1870s.

While a number of historical books and items are available for sale, the "Boot Hill" was not the original and the historical graves had been removed. In all honesty, we felt it was more a novelty to produce revenue.

This was the off season so we did not pay admission for the video presentation that included admission to the cemetery and mock town. Had it been regular season with the town in full operation it would have been more appealing to see the show and enjoy a meal, but we weren't interested in the shops selling merchandise.

We bought the ticket with entry, the meal and the show. The entry ticket is good for repeated entry for 2 days, allowing visitors to visit other city sights before the dinner and show. That would allow visitors to watch all the scheduled gunfights, each of which is a different script. We saw two ourselves. They are well done, though there is construction of the new building in the background.

The museum itself is large. Old West enthusiasts in particular will find plenty of artifacts and descriptions to admire and read. After the new building opens in 2020, the museum plans to have even more on display as well as some changing exhibits.

The meal, included in the $35.00 per person package that we bought is good. Be aware, though, that drinks consist of water, lemonade and iced tea. The meal is at 6:00 p.m. and the last gunfight of the day is right outside at 7:00 p.m. The show, which can be purchased separately if one does not want the meal, is very good and runs about an hour and 10 minutes. It is family fare and, as my wife said, the can-can girls wear more than women do today.

This is a very nice museum with a ton of history. We learned a lot reading all of their plaques placed in the different buildings. The artifacts are awesome. The gift shop visitor center just opened 3 weeks before we toured it. It is gorgeous.

Boot Hill Museum is located at the site of the old cemetery where penniless people were laid to rest although no one famous was buried here. I really enjoyed the film, complete with floor vibrations of the buffalos being driven over cliffs. This was an annual American Indian practice. There is plenty of nostalgia and cowboy stuff here. You can walk along the remake of Old Dodge main street and visit the stores. Then walk up to the remains of the cemetery. This is a "must do"for first time visitors.

The Boot Hill Museum is part "theater" (the shoot-out on the street out back) and part excellent history-telling. The museum itself does an outstanding job telling the extensive history of Dodge Settlers, cattle drives, saloons, famous gun fights and well-known residents. Some of the exhibits were interactive in a most interesting way. the shoot-out actors were dressed for the period and were very friendly and engaging.

Everything you'll want to see is enclosed and gated in the Boot Museum. Cost is $18 per person. Wish we had realized that other than the Boot Museum, there's not a whole lot to see in the town. Looks like they are doing a lot of construction and renovations We were really excited to see the "old west" town with cowboys and gunfights, but we weren't ready to spend $72 for an hour of entertainment for our family of four.

This is a row of old shops that you can go in to see old relics and facts from the Wild West. There is also Boot Hill Cemetery and a Native American display. As far as Gunsmoke, remember that this town is only the inspiration for the show, not the perfect representation. There is a room of the museum dedicated to the show, but mostly it is really about the "real" town. Definitelyworth checking out if you are a history or Gunsmoke buff. Also to remember, the high season (when all the shows and tours are available) are summer only. Though you can still walk through (with no crowds, mind you) and still have a sasparilla at the Long Branch Saloon, there are no shows or trolley rides after Labor Day.

We did this tour after the trolley tour. A lot of history of the old west and Dodge City. Nice staff. I would recommend if you have the time and $18 each.

Nicely done museum with replicas of how old Dodge City looked back in the day. We went off season in April so there was no shoot out or real people in period clothing, but it was still nice and educational . Real people would have made it even better.

We visited this museum and it gave a good overview of the history of Dodge City. Unfortunately the museum was under construction and it was off season. Not everything was open.

We had no idea what would be offered in the museum but the entire visit was educational, the staff were entertaining and the dinner was excellent period food. We stayed and saw the "gunfight" and show put on at the Long Horn. fun time for all.

Being a fan of Gunsmoke, we came to Dodge City on our way to Colorado to visit Boot Hill. The construction was disappointing but I’m sure the end result will be good. We felt like the Griswolds at Wally World. Their isn’t much to do when they first open at 8:00, but it was interesting to look at the stuff in museum. I think they should have it discounted from the $12/person until construction is completed. We were in and out in about an hour.

My husband and I never made it in the place. The lady working the museum store barked at me “No drinks!” because I was holding a coffee. Not a “Good morning I’m sorry we don’t allow drinks.” which would have been way more tactful. I would think that a town that relies on tourist dollars would train their employees to be a little more cordial to their guests. I just left a bad impression and we won’t be back.

Was expecting the traditional old cowtown remake, but was pleasantly surprised by how big the museum portion is. There are lots of artifacts and they're well arranged by topic and have excellent explanations with them. It's clear someone with good museum skills helped organize this place. The current construction makes it hard to see the exterior well, but that's understandable. The dinner/shoot-out/variety show was ok - could have skipped the dinner, but the show was fun.

Over 60,000 artifacts. Very well done. Very interesting. Definitely worth seeing. Many different types of presentations.

I had so much fun! We paid $50 for all day museum, gunfight and dinner with a variety show.
I can’t emphasize how good this is! I told my friends and family ( they were jealous)

Had a look at the museum which was awesome & the gift shop had plenty to choose from. We also got tickets for the shootout which was being played out in the evening.

Expansive museum spread out over several buildings! You can wander through at your own pace and explore various areas, including the famous cowboys we've all head about, actual historic information about the life and times of Dodge City, infamous characters you may never had heard about before... stay for the diner show if you like (we did not).

We stopped by here for a night just passing through and so happy we stopped by the museum.
We stayed for the gun fight and really enjoyed it.
It’s worth the visit if you are in the area.

We visited the Boot Hill Museum with two granddaughters. We all enjoyed the displays and historical content there. I have lived nearly all my life in KS and never knew some of the things learned there.
We also attended the Young Guns Youth Rodeo and were amazed at all the children participating in the event. I found out about it thorough the Prairie Land Coop magazine. Our granddaughters especially enjoyed the event.

Lots of history and guns. Looks like they are expanding. Takes about an hour to go through u less you read everything. Stop by the saloon and have a sarsaparilla if was great!!

The Long Branch Saloon was part of the Boot Hill Museum but it was actually my husband’s reason for going!! He is a big fan of the old Gun Smoke TV shows and he wanted to stop in and have a beer!!! The exhibits in the museum were interesting and we also enjoyed those.

I know that when traveling in the winter many things will be closed, but the Boot Hill Museum was open and invited me in.
I might have missed the summer gun fights but I certainly didn't miss the crowds. I had the entire place just for me. Great for those that are still in COVID mode.
The museum displays are great and the general store and the saloon were both open with worker folks eager to talk.
Worth a winter stop if you want to take your time and avoid the crowds!!!

This was a great museum. Lots of information and exhibits. We especially liked the train that 'rode' on the rail and lit up the information at each station. We would recommend this to anyone in the area.

Very interedting , very well done. Walking exhibitIon that takes you through history and. Characters of old western Dodge City. Very interesting displays showing old artifacts from the Cowboy days.

Do not miss the Boot Hill Museum it really is cool. The water park is so much fun and the KOA has a very large dog run. We drove our RV and had a really nice time.

Really enjoyed the museum and history. Displays put together nicely. Buildings connected so can stay inside where air conditioning. Outside is boot hill Cemetery and the fun gunfights.
Don't miss the trolley tours too of the town and outlying areas. Air conditioned. Very interesting

We went the week after Labor Day. They stop their gun fights during the week in the off season. We enjoyed it but it would have been better to see cowboys, can-can dancers, etc.

Very well put together museum. A good combination of historical items, information and visual aids. Well worth a visit if you are passing through this area!

Very good. Would recommend to anyone, even children. We were pleased we had visited the museum. Don’t miss the buildings at the back.

It was better then we excepted actually. Do walk into buildings outside behind the museum. And they have live gun fights in the yard. If it is on you way, should stop by to check it out for $18 per person.

Our family, including the grandparents, thoroughly enjoyed our time here. We all learned something while walking through the museum and cemetery. We also purchased tickets for the meal, gun fight, and the show at the Long Branch Saloon. The food was great and there was plenty for seconds. The gun fight was fun to watch. At the Long Horn, the performers engaged the crowd and kept it fun. I recommend getting a table by the stage.

This is an outstanding depiction of what the old west days were like. This is one of the best museums we have been to and we have traveled the entire United States and some of Canada.

It does have a restaurant but it was closed due to the Covid 19, which was sad.

We would highly recommend this too everyone passing through Dodge City.

Lots of history to inform your visit around Dodge City , KS. Displays & interpretation are so well done. Some interactive exhibits. Got here in time to see the Wild West Shoot-Out, which was included in the admission price of the museum.

How can anyone visit Dodge City without a visit to Boot Hill and Front Street. Actually the real boot his was located just across the road but it got in the way of progress. All/most remains were moved to another cemetery.

The entrance and exit to the attractions is through the gift shop which is common. A small theatre in the shop played a short introduction to Dodge City history. The museum expands on the history Dodge and the entire area.

Down on Front Street, the general store, the Long Branch saloon and more exhibits were all worth seeing. For the kids there was a western shootout at noon.

We were there in June and it was a hot and humid day, I enjoyed the cold sarsaparilla in the saloon and a strawberry 🍓 sundae in the end building the ice cream parlor

The Museum was so interesting and appealing, love how the town was set up and the gun fight was fun to watch. Very well organized, my kids were even deputized and they had fun doing that. The only thing that was a bit off was the show. My husband wished that it was in the saloon where it would appear more authentic. It was held in a meeting room which was not very period specific. For the money we expected a bit more of a dinner. It was cafeteria style and they did basic portions and my husband was starving as we traveled 5 hours to get there. We did end up figuring out that we could get seconds but was unsure. The singing was good and we were entertained but just expected something a bit different. All in all a fun time. If I had to do it again I would pay for the museum and then went to dinner at a nice restaurant in town instead of staying for the show.

What an amazing time! All the actor and employees had such a great attitude and their enthusiasm showed! The gun fight is well worth it. Kinda quick but still a great show.

Although Dodge City is trying to "recapture" its Western history, the town itself falls short. However, the saving grace is the Boot Hill Museum. It is certainly a grand place to visit. Informative displayed and well played out. Definitely visit the pioneer area located above the reproduction Front Street. This provides a good example of prairie life and the cattle drive era. Below, from the Mercantile to the saloon the museum is a MUST see. Make sure you get a Sarsaparilla in the saloon. That alone is worth the time.

Stating the obvious.. this is a must see. Why? This place is filled with history and there really is so much to see. If you time it right there is lots of stuff here for everyone, kids included. I came early to avoid any crowds. There is tons of parking out front and the entry fee is minimal. There is almost too much info to absorb in one visit.

The best part for me was Suzie (I hope remember her name correctly). She's the bartender in the Long Branch Saloon. Even though she's only worked here a few months she is very knowledgeable and really enjoys her work. Worth moseying up to the bar and ordering a drink.

Had a great visit here and highly recommend.

The tickets are on the pricey side, but you can see some of the buildings on the outside. The train is accessible to view.

I have always passed up this attraction---but last fall, 2018 I decided to go for the tour------THIS IS A MUST FOR ANYONE IN OR NEAR DODGE.

Admission: $15. Parking: free. Self guided tour through museum which is in several buildings to replicate Dodge City during the old west. We enjoyed the variety show and gun fight at 6pm. Nice gift shop.

Best museum I have EVER been to!
Even in the off season they have wonderful actors dressed for the part and in many of the exhibits. Attention to details is everywhere. I could have spent days there. Wonderful gift selection of local items and Boot Hill memorabilia. I have traveled extensively in the US and Europe. Seriously wonderful experience. Worthy of a trip just for this and the town itself

We all enjoy walking around and seeing the museums and Long Branch Saloon. They could really make this a fun town, but it really was very boring!!!

The Saloon should have a saloon can-can show periodically.

We can say we have been there.

It is good to see heritage being preserved and the Plains Indian exhibit was very good. There is a shootout at Noon (a bit corny but interesting for the kids.) Inside the store fronts are a lot of exhibits from guns, livery, pharmacy, banking, undertakers, sherrifs, etc. It is a good 2 to 3 hours

We bought the whole package: all in one ticket. This included all day access to the museum, chuckwagon style dinner, gunfight and show at the Long Branch Saloon. It takes a good 1.5 hours to go through everything. A nice historical tour of the early - modern days of Dodge City. Wonderful artifacts and nicely recreated boardwalk. Right now it is under construction for expansion (due to be finished Spring 2020), but it did not deter from our experience. Really enjoyed wandering through the museum, the general store, ice cream parlor, and little church. Dinner was good, and efficiently managed. Cafeteria style serving, and shared table seating. Dinner was tender slices of brisket, yummy cream corn, roasted red potatoes w/onion, coleslaw. Dessert was apple crumble. Iced tea, lemonade or water to drink. Seconds were offered, so no one should have gone away hungry. The gunfighters were comical and loud. Real guns with blanks are used, so expect loud gunfire. The show at the saloon featured “Miss Kitty”, “Chalkley Beeson” and can-can girls. It was comedy, singing and joke telling. We had a good time and everything wrapped up before 9:00pm. Recommend this experience!

Very interesting site. Lots of artifacts to take in. They are currently building a new museum, so a lot of the area is fenced off. A lot of steps, which can be difficult for some to navigate. Not very handicapped friendly.

The souvenir store has an interesting assortment of stuff.

I had no idea this was such an extensive museum.Being a museum geek, it kept me occupied for 3 1/2 hours. Anything and everything to do with Dodge City and it's history is here.
There were a lot of one-of-a-kind items, especially the gun collection and 1800s clothing. The vintage clothing was in especially good condition.It looked new. I also enjoyed the extra exhibit about Prohibition. The characters who came to life on screen and talked-The bartender, the Harvey girl, & Bat Masterson and friends were a good rest when your eyes became tired of reading.

If you love history, check out the Boot Hill Museum. This is a very interesting location and tells the story of the old west Dodge City. Kids of all ages have fun here due to the various items.

This museum includes outside as well as inside displays and exhibits. The collections are superb, all in a setting that is a recreation of old Doge City. We arrived just before closing time but were able to get tickets that we could use the next day. We didn't have time to do the show, although it was going on when we arrived at the museum and it sounded like a lot of fun! The sarsaparilla in the saloon was very refreshing. We didn't wait for the gunfight, but I understand that is a highlight as well.

I was surprised at the attention to detail here. The cemetery itself isn't much to see, but the accompanying artifacts and walkthrough are fantastic. If you're a cowboy lover then you will not be disappointed.

Well done museum ....we really enjoyed walking around...very informative
Great place to learn history of Dodge ..great for all ages
We enjoyed the live gunfight show
Great gift shop ..something for everyone
Don’t miss if you go to Dodge city

It was a very hot day and after visiting the Boot Hill Cemetery, this was a good place to stop and have a drink. I never had a sarsaparilla until this day, it was great. The bar was clean and quiet.

Boot Hill was a good museum and the street with the saloons, general store and barbershop et al were very realistic. We enjoyed the saloon hall with the dancing saloon girls. We were able to talk with one of them as well. Also the sheriff came in to talk about what Dodge City was like back in 19th century. It was very interesting. It was a shame that the gunfight occurs only in the evening because we were there in the middle of the day.

The gift shop was nice as well. We were on our way to Colorado so we could not do the Dodge City walk etc.i will say the ice cream parlor makes great sandwiches. It is at the end of the museum.

I just completed reading an authentic biography of Wyatt Earp by Stuart N. Lake and I was hoping to view artifacts and read more about this legendary man at the museum. Not a word was mentioned on how he and a few others had transformed the lawless cowtown to a peaceful city. Dodge City was considered the most wicked city in the west when the big cattle drive from Texas came through.

Unfortunately because of COVID, few of the stores in the town replica were open.

All in all, I have seen and experienced better museums. Tombstone in Arizona was far better.

I went 5/8/21 on a multi day drive from Phoenix to Kansas City. My expectations were not met. Boot Hill was the best part and that was not too impressive. I got the senior discount and still paid $14. At $5 I would have thought it was worth it.

We were driving through town in an RV and decided to stay one night because the museum, which sounded interesting, was open until 8:00 PM. We parked our RV and made it to the museum a little after 7:00 pm only to be told that they actually close at 7:00 so that they can leave by 8:00. I suggested they put that on their website so that travelers wouldn’t waste their time. We were able to spend money in the gift shop but were leaving town early the next day so stopping in Dodge City was a waste of our time.

Been. To. Dodge. City. Ks. Back. Then. When. I. Was. In. My. 30s. So. Cool. Seen. Boot. Hill. Seen. James. Arness. Photo. And. Ken Curtis. Photo. . Seen the. Long. Branch. Saloon. Was. Nice. Got. A. Cream. Soda. In. A. Collectors. Cup. I. Seen. A. Lot. Of. Nice. Things. Down. There. But. Was. Way. Too. Hot. Down. There. When. I. When. In. The. Summer. Time. I. Loved. To. Seen. It. Again. But. Problem. Whont. Get. To. But. It's .ok

If you are passing though make time for this. Museum is a must. We enjoyed the gun fight and stayed for the variety show and dinner. Food was good. Miss Kitty should be on Broadway.

We had really looked forward to visiting the town and museum, both were a disappointment. There are basically store fronts that vaguely resemble actual stores. We kept looking for more but it simply wasn’t there. The gift shop is large, everything is clean but as a museum that gives you a good picture of a western town, it fails. For information on the city ride the trolley instead.

This museum was fabulous. If we had had more time we would’ve spent hours looking at every single item. Incredibly informative

When we visited the museum was still under construction and many of the summer shows had not yet started for the season. Some things were closed the day we were there but still nice place to see. Pressed penny machine in the museum gift shop entrance. Great place for photo opps throughout this part of Dodge City.

The show was good overall and the dinner was very average. The gun fight was OK. Miss kitty's saloon was OK and the rest ok.

As we entered into the Museum, we entered the gift shop with a wide array of items to chose from. While in the gift shop we purchased our tickets for the experience of the Old Wild West. As you exit the gift shop you follow the sidewalk to the cemetery and read who is buried there and how they were killed. As you stroll along, you will pass shops and the old salon where they put on a show. At certain times of the day, they have a shootout in from of the salon. All ticket holders are treated to a delicious cowboy meal. Enjoyed by all.

Fully accessible with difficulty. Because of the numerous steps the ramps are lengthy. We spent several hours looking at the excellent artifacts, reading the information and taking pictures.

This is part of the Boot Hill Museum. A very nice female bartender assured us that the quiet, relaxed enjoyment of an adult beverage we partook on the first Wednesday of October would have been very different at other times of the year. Our fifth wheel is a Solitude, and that is what I enjoy. And got! The local beer on tap was quite good. My wife loved the beautiful bottle her water came in. Very cool.

In dodge city the folks at the visitor center suggested I go to the boot hill museum. the museum was extensive and allowed access to a replica of the original dodge city. the bartender at the longbranch saloon was a wealth of information; really put my visit over the top. they have the clock and a painting from the original longbranch in the saloon - pretty cool to see them.

This was worth every dime in our opinion. For $48 we got to visit the museum and get dinner and a show. The dinner is not the best dinner I ever had but it was palatable. The show was extremely good! The museum was also extremely good!

This is part of going to Tombstone. And despite other cities claiming their Boot Hills, according to the feds this is the official one. Your inexpensive admission gets you into the small cemetery and an informative guidebook that describes each grave. There are a couple of famous and a few humorous headstones. Won't take you long and it's on the main street coming into town from the north. If you have any questions ask the lady that sells the tickets. She is extremely knowledgeable and personable. In fact, it's worth striking up a conversation with her for any local history.

Even though it was the off season and a couple of the shops were closed, we still had a great time visiting this amazing place. The grounds were well kept and the buildings were clean and nice. Love the interaction of some of the exabits.

Some displays were a bit cheesy, but overall worth the time and money, once. Gun fight was cut short by a huge thunder and lightening storm. Not their fault, but they stayed with it as long as they could.

Boot Hill Museum is a world class museum and a must see if you are a fan of Wild West history. There is something for all ages with interactive exhibits and costumed entertainers.

Don't be deceived.... this is not a 'western' type town. A few store/ businesses have western looking fronts- that's it! You might enjoy the museum? I didn't waste my time.

We looked at the gift shop and decided to leave because it was cheap very overpriced Chinese junk, so we figured the high priced tour might not be worth it either. If you really like history do your own research and find your own tour. It was a maddening to be treated like suckers.

Great experience. Gunfights, can lessons sarsaparillas. If you want the show, dinner and that stuff go in the evening. Be sure you check times. Cast members were great. History is great. Must see if you’re in Dodge .

The Long Branch Saloon is part of the Boot Hill Museum and is located between the Museum and Boot Hill Cemetery. My wife me I enjoyed a Sarsaparilla and listened to the exceptional piano player that can play State songs and lots of other cool tunes on the piano. He is a school piano teacher and is very talented. We even got to enjoy a young lady doing the Can-Can. Lots of fun and a real must see. Make sure and get an ice cream at Beatty Kelley which is at the north end of the buildings where the Long Branch Saloon is located. Highly recommend!

This was a real fun evening. Something different! The museum was full of information of the people and artifacts for the era, walking through out each room. The dinner before the gun show and variety show was excellent. We were thinking buffet didn't sound too promising, however, you stood in the food line and they served your plate of food to you. The food was very good !! We were definitely impressed and glad is was over the top good ! The gun fight was short story line, cute, and fun. The variety show was very well done. We were glad to have gone to it, as it was a real treat. The girls dancing was wonderful, the lead characters voices were great while singing their songs. Cute story line. I highly recommend this.

We visited out of season so there were not activities going on and there was construction work going on and blocking the front on view of Front street but it was still an excellent museum. The front street buildings were fabulous and we enjoyed a drink in the saloon where the Batman was very friendly and chatty. We bought a sasparila to share as we had never tried one and then before we left decided to buy a souvenir glass. He could have charged us full price but still gave us the discount we would have had if we had bought them together. The museum up Boot Hill is fabulous. Easily possibly to lose hours in there. A first class experience

Incredible museum. You can spend hours or even days in here and not see everything.
You must stop in if you are even near Dodge City.

The museum was full of history. Had a section of old west looking buildings. Had a reenacted gun fight, Boot Hill, saloon, & an ice cream place. Was very interesting.

We spent the afternoon and evening of Friday, June 16 touring the museum and stayed for the dinner show. The museum is very interesting as well as entertaining. We had our 8 year old grandson with us and he really enjoyed the gunfighters. We also got our picture taken at the old time photo studio there and we all enjoyed dressing up. I have to commend all the museum employees we encountered as all were very friendly and went out of their way to make a good experience! I know this, especially, because a tornado came through during the middle of the dinner show and we had to evacuate us to an old bomb shelter. They were calm and caring for everyone-the performers even sang down in the shelter. Kudos, to all employees working that day!! We would definitely recommend spending some time here!!

Can't tell you anything about the inside of the museum, they don't allow Service Dogs inside at all. My husband and I went in separately to check out what they were selling, otherwise we didn't bother with them. If my Service Dog isn't welcome,we aren't welcome.
We looked at the train engine they had across from the museum and read the story. Interesting the way things looked and worked back then. The passenger seats didn't look comfortable at all.
We walked down and got pictures of the Gambler's table and the statue of the Gunslinger. Otherwise there wasn't much to see.
What we were able to see was fun and interesting.

Starts with the gift shop but also ends there.
Admission tickets were $16. They give you a map and explain how to follow and which areas are open for entrance.
The General Store has several gift items-including red long John's. If you do the walking stick badges they have them.
The Long-branch Saloon sells drinks. Beer, Sarsaparilla, sodas. The piano player is good and handles children "helping"
They have a list of classes available during your visit which includes the Can-Can.

The town that has been built gives you a real feel for the old western towns. The museum however is the centerpiece of this visit. Real artifacts and a great - but sad story of the west- Cowboys and Native American Indians. This museum is really well put together and exceeded my expectations.

One of the photos from an earlier review makes this place seem much smaller than it is (look at my first photo with a shot along the front of the old town. The admissions and gift shot is in front with the old businesses in back, a Native American and cowboy museum behind that and the Boot Hill cemetery way in back

We enjoyed the museum. They were working on adding more area at the time of our visit. I was expecting more old buildings. The church, the blacksmith, and 1 old home were blocked off from viewing. After visiting the 23 acre restored town of Wichita Kansas and a whole restored farm at the far end of that town, I was expecting more out of Dodge City. It was the meca of many TV shows and legendary citizens. We were planning on staying longer, but there wasn't any reason to.

We liked it. Lot's of info about Dodge City, the Cowboy era, Wyatt Earp etc. It was very quiet during our visit which added to our enjoyment. It truly explains a way of life that is long gone.

Prior to entering we had no idea of what it would be, After walking around and seeing the displays of what it must have been like in the 1880's it was very impressed. When you walked into a building it was like walking back in time. They had displays of guns used during that period, living conditions in an around Dodge City at that time, and life in general on the prairie. All in all it was a couple of hours well spent.

I had always wanted to visit Dodge City since it was a lawless western town. This museum was great. Saw many things we had never seen before. Make sure to go up the hill and look at the building there. Then come down and go through the main one. Lots of history tell in both.

The history and gunfight was amazing! Lots of interactive exhibits. Learned so much about Dodge city. The saloon was top notch.

I think it's great. We went during July 2020, so things weren't exactly 100% due to COVID precautions, but we still had fun as a family. I was with a 19 yr old and a 15 yr old, and we spent roughly 3 hours there. I've made my kids watch Gunsmoke for years, and they rolled their eyes more than once as I geeked out, but all in all we happy with our experience (but admittedly I was the most excited). All that said, I think Dodge City is kind of a stop between places and not a final destination. In our case, we were heading from Tx to Yellowstone. One could potentially argue it's not worth adding 5 hours to a trip to make it to Dodge City, but the trip from there to Denver was more interesting than the interstate would be, and you get to see some of the old Santa Fe Trail.... so I felt it was worth the detour. Maybe one day I'll get to take my grandchildren

Was having major renovations but was stilll great to look over the information and history of the local city

It has been two years since the last visit. As a history major, single action shooting society member, it was great seeing and reading the extremely well done displays. Didn't have time for the dinner or shows because we had to travel to our next stop over. I could just sit on the on the porch and soak in the place. Have to wear a cowboy hat or character of your choice to fit in but ok without.

We visited on a cool day in March but it was a great time to visit. We were able to take our time and spend as much time as we wanted in each exhibit. Great experience for anyone interested in the history of the west.

The museum was worth the price of admission. There was a lot of history to review and some very interesting artifacts. I was disappointed in the cemetery but otherwise I was happy I took the tour.

This was in my opinion the only thing that made our trip worth it. Spent a good 4 to 5 hrs just in the museum. Then took a stroll down main street where there were many more museum type attractions as well as shops to get sweets and treats a general store and a cemetery . Stopped in to get some fun old time photos. Had a decent dinner, very well proportioned, followed by a gun fight in main street. Missed the saloon girl show however. For $48 a person it was well worth it!!!

Very nice and good for people who are interested in history of this Cowtown. it is set up with museum first and then the old street and buildings, Has a lot of interesting things to see and do. The Boot Hill Graveyard is up an easy incline but have to walk up a hill. I really enjoyed the buildings and reading about the history. Saloon was open so sit and rest and have a drink. Nice giftshop after you finish, this is a good stop for the money.

I visited Boot Hill several years ago with my parents and thought it was a bit outdated, but fun. Fast forward to July 2024, we stop there with my 2 and 4 year old on a road trip for something fun to do. They have revamped! I was so surprised. They did a beautiful job with the new entrance/museum/gift shop. Definitely worth a special visit. There’s lots to see and read, so if you’re interested in this stuff plan for several hours. With the 2 and 4 year old we really only had time to hit the highlights, but even they were interested in the interactive aspects of the exhibit. There was a noon gunfight we stayed to watch, which was fun. You can hear the spoken performance best from the chairs nearest the saloon.

There is an enormous amount of information to read and digest. We enjoyed the museum and the gunfight is a classic. Do be aware that the gunfire is very loud. For adults this is a great museum. For younger kids not so much. I’m glad we took the time to stop and see.

We went back twice to watch the gun fight and the 6:00 pm was the best of the two shows. The museum is very well done and you can spend time walking through it at your own pace. Our favorite exhibit was when four men all talked to each other — Bat Masterson, Wyatt Earp and two others (very clever exhibit).

Interesting museum and glad we stopped! Lots of pictures and stories. Not crowded on a Tuesday afternoon. Staff very friendly.

I was disappointed. It's basically a museum, and I couldn't take hardly any good pictures. I wanted pictures of the Old West buildings and the whole street, but you can only walk along in front on the sidewalk. I couldn't walk far enough away from buildings to take any pictures, other than of the church (with Applebee's in the background). The musuem was interesting and all, just not worth the price of admission. Maybe if it had cost less to get in.

This museum has everything from shops, saloon and even the coffin maker. It is well presented with each attraction crammed full of artifacts, photographs and stories of the people who lived in Dodge City during the wild days of the West. I was particularly moved by the story of Squirrel Toothed Alice; a Soiled Dove!
The museum is undergoing construction and will be even better when completed but this work did not deter from the enjoyment of the experience.

We were very pleased with this museum. We weren't expecting much coming from AZ where there are some great old west museums but found great exhibits. There were some interactive exhibits and great fun facts.
The gun show was cheesy but that's expected. Not as good as some that we've seen but still fun.

For more pictures and details of our experience here, check out the link in our profile.

We were in Dodge City for the afternoon and wanted to get a taste of the local culture so we went to the Boot Hill Museum and really glad we did. We’ve been to 52 countries and this museum is as well done and complete as many we’ve seen around the world. We were really impressed! The cost was very reasonable and included the museum, Boot Hill Cemetery and many businesses as they existed in the late 1800s. Besides the museum we went to the Long Branch Saloon and the Ice Cream Parlor and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Highly recommend!

The “museum” is really a replica town(because the original town burnt many years ago). It has many artifacts however, the town has decided to build the replica town behind a fence type thing to where you have to pay to see it or you can’t see much of any part of the history of the town. It was very odd! You’d think they’d build the town back where it was originally, but instead built a replica behind a fence with modern day buildings all around it, so basically now it looks like any run of the mill town, & if you don’t pay to go into what they’re calling a museum then you don’t see much history. It’s around $8 a person to go around this museum/town thing they’ve constructed. It was neat to see the artifacts & different things, but if you’re like me & expecting to see an old west town then you’ll be let down. In fact, it doesn’t have hardly any shops or restaurants. It does have a lot of fast food. It also has, what looked like, a newer casino, but it’s small in size. I know this review was supposed to be just about the “museum,” but I just wanted everyone to know that the town & how they decided to do things is very odd & not really much of a tourist attraction. To build a replica town back behind a fence & behind modern buildings & force people to pay to see it that way is odd. Again, I was expecting an old west town & much more for tourist to see & do.

Very well done. Easy to navigate. State of the art displays. Like how the museum is in front of the old Boothill front street and the gunfights are in the middle in the summer.

We did not realize there was SO Much to see in this museum. Wonderful history lesson and great artifacts/pieces from the era. Totally enjoyable and worth the price.

A great view into the Wild West! Well worth the visit and the barkeep was very knowledgeable on the history of the interior decor

We arrived just before 5 pm, thinking that we had lots of time to see everything before the 6:30 gunfight. It turns out that everything there (except for the gift shop) closes at 6:00 pm - and there is really a lot to see. We did manage to see most of it but not as well as we would have liked.
The museum is actually much better than we expected. There was lots of good information and it was well presented.
The gunfight was the weakest part of the visit but was still good fun.
Dinner was OK. We liked the beef, potatoes and biscuit but not the beans, corn or dessert. The show was just plain fun. It was hokey in parts, the jokes were old and the singing and dancing were just OK. However, we had a great time and that is what really matters.

We were a little skeptical of paying to go into this museum, but hey, we're in Dodge City so let's check it out. Quick converts. Yes, it is well worth seeing. They do a very good job of preserving the past history of Dodge City and those who lived there, those who passed through and how they lived... and in some cases, how they died. It's huge. Much larger than it appears and they are in the process of expanding to show more of the relics and they have preserved. So, yes. Check it out. You won't be disappointed. And make sure to give yourself plenty of time. There is a lot to see here.

This is a small museum based on the history of Dodge City and Boot Hill. It is small and not really worth the time or money to visit unless you are a die hard Gunsmoke fan. It only took about 30 minutes to view the entire grounds so be prepared for a letdown.

Very informative, interesting, and worthwhile. The history of the the area was fully described and the exhibits and buildings were excellent and well maintained. We did not do the main street gunfight. However, we did enjoy the famous Long Branch Saloon, where we did not run into Matt or Miss Kitty. Though the bartender and dance hall girls seemed nice. The bar was traditional, made of richly varnished wood. There was a bison head, elk head, and other stuffed critters over the bar. An old piano was in the room, but no piano player ... perhaps shot in the gunfight? Most enjoyable, an outstanding use of our afternoon.

Very nice collection of guns, tools and memorabilia with lots of photos. Very informative about the brief but turbulent history of the gunfight era with a couple of nice shops, a saloon. The large train in front that is open to climb on and free was interesting, and Dodge residents get into museum for free so it's not too expensive to do the Boot Hill experience. If you like history and the Western culture, it is a good afternoon out.

Very nice reproduction saloon. Visitors can get a cold sarsaparilla or a cold beer, sit and soak in the ambience. Bartender even plays the piano and tries to play a song from the state visitors are from! From here, the tour continues to all the other buildings and you can see everything the museum has to offer.

I think this is like all museums. You will get out of it what you are willing to invest in it. It has plenty of big pieces that if you only want to spend an hour or so and move on you will enjoy it. If you want to spend a little longer reading and learning the history of the area that is available as well. Heck you can even chill and have a drink in the Long Branch saloon as well! We had a great time while we were there!

Check out the boothill gunfighters. They are fun for kids. Also check out the alambra Saloon barbacue supper.

This is one of the nicest old west museums that I’ve seen. There’s a lot of history in the location too, as the new building sits on top of the old graveyard. No, there are no bodies under the building. Lol, they did get moved to a cemetery.

We had a great time walking through this preserved history. I went to Boot Hill when I was a child and it was fun to bring my kids as an adult. The area is all contained now and requires an entrance fee but is free to Active Duty Military and their families which made all of the difference for our family of 5 to be able to participate. There is a lot to explore, but we didn't get to watch the gun show due to a summer storm that popped up out of nowhere...which is a thing...don't be Dorothy, be prepared!

Fabulous museum. Pay the 18$. The gun fight was meh.
The show. Oh Lordy the show. We actually snuck out when we realized that it was going to be more than 30 minutes of sad humor, terrible singing and a pretty sexist filled theme. Torture.

Total waste of time and money. There was nothing to see and the construction was so loud you couldn’t hear the gun fight. The actors were terrible. It last about 90 seconds. We drove 2 hours out of our way to see this place and it was pitiful.

Was 1 of the more interesting parts of Boot Hill Museum. A real look back in time experience. The shops and buildings all were interesting to see, and it would not be difficult to imagine what it was really like back in the 1880's. An extremely worth while place to visit.

We visited the museum and went through all of the old town buildings It was very interesting to see how they looked by in there time. We could just walk at our leisure and look. No rush. This was off season so no crowd. Great time

I was pleasantly surprised at how wonderful this museum is. Modern with an amazingly cheesy gun fight. Go see the original Boot Hill. Worth a few hours. We did not stay for the late night festivities.

Due to COVID, the only food we could get was a choice of 2 sandwiches, the museum was closed for renovations; however the artifacts were wonderful; this is everything Dodge City and more! The admission was pricy, considering the closures...the staff were wonderful, which is why the rating was so high; no military discounts are given. I have a Service Dog and no problems...the bartender even offered water in a bowl for him, but I always carry a portable bowl. The gun fight was really cute and staff allowed me to sit inside during as I have PTSD. Nice touch!

The Museum is open year-round and is undergoing extensive renovation/expansion at this writing. The Long Branch Saloon offers entertainment during the Summer months. Nice gift shop. Friendly staff with good knowledge of Dodge City and the area. There are "shoot-outs" on the street in the Summer, and extra activities the end of July each year during Dodge City Days.

Museum has a lot of information and displays about the famous characters in Dodge City's history. Plan ahead and see when the gunfight re-enactment is scheduled. There is also a visitor center nearby, and the stone house is within walking distance. If it's open, the railroad station is worth a look.

The entire visit took us about 2 hours. The people were very friendly and knowledgeable about the history of Dodge City. The Bartender/Piano Player at the Saloon was SUPER helpful in educating us about the past. The museum had many artifacts, has an awesome collection of guns, and so many interesting things to see. This Museum is kid friendly, the Saloon served drinks and popcorn for a snack. We would visit again with our children. Several great statues to take pictures of, trolley rides in the summer, and gunfights twice a day during the summer.

They've done a lot to improve this museum in the past few years. The exhibits are well laid out with good explanations and appropriate for all levels. The reproduction of the town is really, really cool with a whole host of things to see. Very, very well done--great trip for families.

Once you enter thru the ticket and gift shop you can go up to the Native american museum and story of the wild west in this area. Then you can go down to what is left of Boot Hill where indigents were buried with their Boots On. If it rained, sometimes the boot tips showed from the earth, hence the name. visit the long reconstructed street front and shops full of items of the times in each store's theme museum. If you wish you can purchase a ticket for a country dinner in the dining hall and then attend a singing stage show in the old saloon. a great night reliving our wild west past.

We were there after the normal season, so some of the store fronts were not open and there was no "shoot out" - we did enjoy walking through the various parts of the site. They had a nice gift shop as well.

The history of Dodge City speaks for itself, but I have to say honestly it was disappointing. Being a history buff, especially with Old West, I was expecting more. I'm in the business of historical entertainment - for 28 years - and have put on some wonderful wild west shows and historical events leaving people walking away in awe. Dodge City Museum was not this.
First, it wasn't at the actual historical place where everything happened. It's a facade area with wooden sidewalks, and mostly fronts, although there are some replica buildings. Second, there was NO ONE THERE!! We showed up on a Saturday around 4:30pm, and discovered they were closing at 5pm. So we planned to come back at 1pm the next day. We did. The museum itself was absolutely worth the price. Loved the display of presentations with pictures of historical characters - much like Disneyland. However we were disappointed that we dressed up in our western attire, and arrived with no activities going on. No actors, no shootouts, no skits..... seems school started and Labor Day was their last weekend. I expressed my disappointment in that we are seniors - and seniors travel after Labor Day BECAUSE of school. But all the actors at Dodge City Museums are high school and college. I certainly don't fault that - but seriously??
So plan accordingly for when you travel, but expect it not to be as historically accurate as you will find in Tombstone, Old Sacramento, Placerville, California, or Virginia City, Nevada!

Lots of history and artifacts in a 2-3 hour window. Dodge City was a center of “western life” for a few years between 1872-1885. More to it than just Gunsmoke fame. Worth the $14 off-season entry. Good, modern interactive displays.

We stayed at nearby hotel & visited the museum early in the morning. When we first went into the building, I was surprised as it seemed to be only a gift shop. I then realized that you purchased your tickets (around $11.00 I believe) in the gift shop and then entered the outside area. There are some old graves to see as well as an old jail. You then entered into the museum area. There was lots to see and read throughout the different areas. There's also a church. The restaurant wasn't open at the time we were there. We thought the trolley would be good to ride around on to see things but it didn't open until Memorial Day weekend. There was construction going on in one area. I would say it was worth the visit.

Cute little old west "road" that has a strip of places to visit. The Long Branch Saloon is where you can get your sasparilla (or other beverage). In the summertime, there is a dinner show here, but all that stops after Labor Day.

We bought the Marshall pass which included the museums, gunfight and the dinner show . The gunfight was a little disappointing in that you couldn’t hear anything they were saying. Need to have on a mic. The dinner was good but the show was pretty corny. Started off with a sing along. Songs were really bad and one song we sang twice!! Over all it was pretty dorky. They are building a new building for this show and that will make it more enjoyable. Just looked like a banquet room not a Saloon. The Can Can dancers all looked like they were bored to tears. Like just get this over with!!! I can’t give it a good recommendation.

Worth going to see. The “can can” show at 6:00 and the gunfighters at 6:45. Cost $14 per person. Plan on spending at least half a day. Don’t miss the Buffalo exhibit where the ground shakes!

Their gift shop was as big as the museum. The store fronts were not realistic of the West and most are more gift shops where they want you to spend your money. It also was $12 to get in and definitely not worth it. The staff were not welcoming at all. We could have spent our time elsewhere.

Be ready for some walking when you go here. Some areas are wheelchair accessible, but there's a few things you can't get to by chair. It was a lot of fun to meander through the buildings and to see the old burial sites on Boot Hill. There's much to look at and if you ever wondered what a Tonsorial Parlor is, you'll just have to go see for yourself. It's well worth the time to stop and look around.

I went during the off-season and there were no crowds. The walk up to Boot Hill and the artifacts were interesting. I had the obligatory beer at the Long Branch Saloon and enjoyed the paintings and photo's. It was well worth the $11.00 price to get a feel for the past.

A glimpse into life in the old west. This is a fun place to visit for all ages. Many displays of different aspects of life on the frontier. Several different buildings to explore and most of the ones on the main street are connected, so you can go through all of them without going outside. Much information is also presented about the old Gunsmoke TV show. The shootout happens at noon, so try to schedule accordingly. A nice shady porch is provided to watch from. A nice gift shop with friendly staff. They are now checking everyone's temperature with masks required inside. It is well worth a visit.
Wyatt Earp's creed "The less you bet, the more you lose when you win."

Very nice museum. The cost was not unreasonable. We would go again, if in the area. Lots of history to see and read. Parking makes it very easy to get into.

Is wonderful if you like old saloons. History was incredible. Enjoyed it. Hope to see again sometime.

I wondered if it would be worth it, and, I was pleasantly surprised to think it's definitely worth it. The gun fight at 6:30 pm was well done, very well done actually. And, all of the history and exhibits were incredible to see. This was my first time here, and I would recommend it.

I had wanted to go to Dodge City and had heard of the museum so was delighted to be able to attend. Due to the time of year some aspects of the museum were closed but that didn’t really impact the visit too dramatically. We spent far longer than we thought we would walking through the various buildings taking in the information about the early days of the city. The ‘gunfight’ was an unexpected extra and the visitor centre & facilities were really clean and well presented. We walked to the museum from the rv park but there seemed to be a reasonable amount of parking in front of the building although peak season may be different. Our kids are now grown ups so we were on our own but it would have been a place we would have taken our family.

The best things about this museum is the old church and the old jail. Lots of old photos and items dating from the period and little tidbits about the history of Dodge City and it’s law enforcement. We found very little actual items belonging to the well known law enforcement of the era. If you’re looking for Wyatt Earp memorabilia you’ll be disappointed.
It’s a nice little break if you’re in the area but I wouldn’t make a special trip out of the way for it.

First of all, a ticket must be bought to access the area. $36 for two of us to walk through. The Long Branch is essentially a museum I would not expect a "bar" with drinks. We thought there would be more to offer. Most of the shops aren't even open. It is just a facade to look like old Dodge City. Unless you plan on staying for gunfight show, keep your money

We loved Dodge City, and the museum is a must to tour and to get a great feel for the pioneers, cattle drivers, lawmen, Native Americans who lived and worked here. And you get a lot of info about those who were prone to the notorious side of life. We visited on a Saturday in Sept and there was a lot of elbow room. Loved the old commercial buildings, too. Gift shop was pretty amazing, too. Staff was helpful and friendly. Lots of informational signage, too.

I'm a little late in posting the review but we had fun on our trip to Dodge City, Kansas just for a little diversion from a long road trip. We didn't do the show but stayed for the showdown on Main Street in the center of the property. The history of this community was interesting but is likely missing some elements of contributions made by all populations. Hope they add it for a full reflection of the town's history.

this is a must see and do. the museum was fun, and then the gunfight was better, and then the supper and show was awsome

The museum and buildings are awesome reminded of a storied past for the Wild West. Thoroughly enjoyed the movie, tour and being able to recapture that part of American history.

I have wanted to visit Dodge City for years. I expected what I saw at Boot Hill to be representative of the whole town. I expected souvenir shops to abound capitalizing on Dodge City’s reputation of the past. Turns out there is only one gift shop in the whole town!!! The museum is interesting and has all the typical elements of a good museum. What more can I ask for? Oh boy. I just wanted a fun souvenir T-shirt. But the gift shop failed to catch my attention. Oh well.

Fun experience in Dodge City. Great history and great show. Food was good and great people involved in every part. Very cool.

Loved the talent who performed in the show at the Long Branch Saloon. Everyone were engaging. Brought the crowd into the act seamlessly!

Fun couple of hours and a lot of artifacts from the real Dodge City and the Gunsmoke version. The recreation is entertaining and interesting covering the chaos of the West in the late19 th century . More fun than serious history, but worth a stop.

Although it’s not overly big, we still spent 2 hours there. Lots to see and read. Sorry to miss their other things that don’t start until end of the month. Lots of history on Boothill, it’s early beginnings through the years. After the General Store when you go into the Saloon you can walk through a number of the other “locations).. most are just fronts for what’s behind. Make sure to go up the hill (steps or walkway) to other locations. We enjoyed our stop.

This is a reasonably accurate reconstruction of main street in Dodge City in its lawless heyday, from the jail to the saloons to the church. (Certainly more authentic than the set of Gunsmoke.) Lots of topics are covered, from the slaughter of the bison and Indians to the changes in Dodge City over the years and the role of women in a heavily male culture.

I admit to being a snob about history as opposed to Disney-like fakery, often to the chagrin of my kids for whom the latter suffices, but there was enough here to keep us all busy for 2 hours.

We were there in high season and it wasn't too busy. Mostly it's indoor so this is a great rainy day activity.

Not only is the museum fun, so is the gift shop. However, the true secret was the old fashion showdown with the gunfight, supper, and variety show. A must see and do. Food was amazing and it was a great price too. I was very much expecting to have to stop afterwords to get more food. That was not the case at all. Before I head out of town….I’ll be stopping for more popcorn and sarsaparilla from the gift shop.

This is a hybrid attraction with a very good museum combined with touristy entertainment. The museum is well presented with the story of Dodge City detailed. Many artifacts from the early days are on display including firearms belonging to outlaws and lawmen. The street front is a re-creation though the church is original.

The entertainment consists of staged gunfights and an evening dinner/variety show. The gunfights are better than most I've seen elsewhere. The dinner was tasty and the show good. The Can Can Dancers were quite athletic.

Great museum with lots of lovely details. You get a good impression of what life was like here in the old days. Highly recommended!

I have driven through Dodge City many times, but finally took the time to visit the Boot Hill Museum and the old Front Street. As a fan of history, and the old west, it was time well spent. They have a great staff and my walk through the museums and exhibits was a pleasure and was very interesting. I am so glad that I took the time to experience this. Being the off season, I missed out on the entertainment and skits, but I still enjoyed the buildings and exhibits very much. Take the time to stop and wonder through a window into the old west!

There are two main components to this attraction. The older is the reconstructed Front Street, with historic buildings containing various displays, ice cold sarsaparilla at the Long Branch Saloon, and twice-daily gunfights in the street. Its fun, kind of Disneyland, with comfy benches in the shade from which to watch the action. The recreators are authentically dressed and equipped, near as I can tell, and knock themselves out putting on a great show.

The other part apparently just opened in the last year. It is a thoroughly modern first-class museum building, with exhibits and displays and dioramas that lay out the town's history in a clear and logical fashion. These are very well done, as professional as those in any museum.

These two things you get with the basic pass; but I recommend getting the full package, which includes the dinner and show in the evening. The food was very food -- salad, pulled beef, mashed potatoes & gravy, two veggies, roll and dessert. And the hour long show with corny jokes, can-can dancers, and Miss Kitty singing was a lot of fun. The pass allows you to come and go; we took in the museum and Front Street in the morning, then returned for the dinner-show.

Building work means that the shootout has a backdrop of safety fencing and insulation panels. Then despite the hefty entrance fee they ask you to pay for the blanks they use in the gunfight. Not even a real saloon. The cemetery is bare-bones, sorry, next to nothing and the museum quite minimal. We came through Dodge City because our generation watched all the films but what we found didn’t match our expectations

I visited alone & took my time & really enjoyed it. Other reviewers were upset the original WOODEN buildings from 1880 weren't still standing. I guess if you know nothing about history you would be upset. I spent hours and read nearly everything there was. The gunfights and can-can were just fun, like I expected. Look at all the antiques, spend some time a d learn something and you won't be disappointed.

We really enjoyed out time at this museum. spent about 2 hours looking at all the exhibits. Wonderful place with lots to see and do. Highly recommended

It’s hidden from passers by by construction. Based on the rest of the town, we weren’t hopeful. It was fabulous! They have a great gift shop. The museum was well done and very informative. The recreated town shops were well done. You can pay extra and come back for dinner, a gun fight, and a show. All were great. All of the employees were helpful and friendly. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience and highly recommend it!

This was a very good museum telling the history of the west and the people. I was confused at first since I had been to Boot Hill in Tombstone now I know it is a generic term for a cemetery.

Really enjoyed the BootHill museum. Made the western history come alive. All the western characters I grew up with are there

Boot Hill museum was a wonderful experience. Its very welldone, good for all ages. Its interactive, full of tidbits and interesting characters. There is even a shootout. Wonderful!

This museum has a great collection of artifacts. It also has a brand new reception center. The museum depicts several businesses in 1800s Dodge City. Each is furnished with a large number of artifacts.

I am from the Wichita area (Newton) and as a kid we always traveled to New Mexico. I always wanted to stop at Boot Hill Museum but the old man never wanted to travel out of his way (we took 54 out of the State, more to the South of Dodge). Well at 58 years of age I FINALLY got to visit Boot Hill. The museum is chock full of interesting historical facts, arrayed in a good flow of information. the museum is contained within the entire "town front", that is, it is one long museum that is made up of many buildings on the old time street. the actual Boot Hill cemetery is underwhelming but this is appropriate for the poor, lonesome and disadvantaged folks who were buried there. So Dad, I finally made it here, wish you were here with me!!!!! Great piece of Western history here...be sure and check it out.

I really enjoyed our trip to the Boot Hill Museum back in January 2019 (sorry for the late review!).

We were on a visit from Pembrokeshire, Wales across the pond and my knowledge of the 'Wild West' era was pretty sparse.

The information on show was excellent and well portrayed. The highlight was certainly having a drink in the old saloon bar - such atmospheric surroundings!

Highly commended for those who happen to be interested in the stories of Wyatt Earp and company and are in the area.

The kids were deputized by the sheriff, certified as can can dancers, ate nachos in the restaurant and ice cream while watching a gunfight. They absolutely loved it! A big thanks to Jasmine who took special care of the little ones when they were learning to cancan!

Boot Hill Museum was a great experience. Be sure to catch the gunfight and also get some old time photos made at the Photo Booth. The only disappointment I had was that we bought the Marshal Ticket for dinner and the show because the lady at the counter told us the meal was homestyle food, roast beef and mashed potatoes, corn, etc. We got here and it was totally different: it was pulled pork mixed with venison sandwiches (I love BBQ but the meat was so dry, and I don’t like venison anyway), baked beans, cole slaw, and “bull fries.” I refuse to eat bull testicles. So, dinner was a huge disappointment, but the show was fun. Overall, great visit, but staff should communicate changes to customers so they can make informed choices. Thanks!

a lot of history from the old Dodge days, very rnformative of the Old Western Days and how the Sante Fe trail came about and the history of the settlers and indinas

The museum and adjacent buildings were very well laid out and informative. The employees were very friendly and engaging. We learned a lot about the history of Dodge City and those who lived there during the early years. The saloon keeper and woman who ran the general store were both excellent. We’re so glad that we visited.

We went during Boot Hill days, It was awesome, the Museum was great with all the exhibits. Everything was clean it seemed people were trying to social distance. All in all we had a great time , loved the gun show, We thought it was very entertaining, would love to go back to do it again.

The museum had great western artifacts along with an extensive gun collection. It starts with the native Americans that were living in the area before Dodge City and then transitions to the development of the area with all the cattle drives ending at Dodge. There were many shops showing the daily lives of the citizens.

I was disappointed in general with Dodge City. I guess I was spoiled because last time out west I visited Tombstone. In Tombstone, you walked the streets and the buildings have (as best as possible) maintained their western appearance. I actually felt the "Old West." In Dodge City, Front Street was buildings with empty fronts or modern businesses. We also thought since it was a Cemetery, Boot Hill was open to the public. But their is a charge to see Boot Hill, and that charge is rather expensive for a family of 4 adults. While out West in New Mexico, we visit Billy the Kid's grave at no charge. Also was able to visit Charles Goodnight's grave at no charge. So it was rather disappointing that their was a charge for Boot Hill. We drove by on the way out of town, and it didn't appear that too many people were buried in Boot Hill. But again, the employees at Boot Hill and Welcoming Center was very friendly, very helpful, and very informative. I would visit Tombstone again, but not Dodge City. Sorry folks...

We caught the evening gunfight performance complete with dance hall girls, miners and cattle drivers in town to blow off steam and spend some money, and the lawman trying to keep the peac

e. It is very entertaining. I am not sure why the performers aren't individually miked as sometimes one must strain to hear the actors. Included in our admission was the museum whose focus was the settlement of frontier towns like Dodge City. For an additional fee one can add dinner and a show at the Long ranch Saloon.

What an amazing blast from the past. The history and memorabilia is fascinating especially the guns, original jail and the undertaker room. The original school house, church and Victorian home are epic. You can feel Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday all around you. At $11 a person, it is a great bargain.

The last time I had seen Boot Hill was in the 60s during the Gunsmoke days so I was thinking it was probably very rundown, never prejudge! The city has not only improved the view I saw as a child but surpassed what I expected, They took notes of the true history of Dodge City the good and the bad, Lots of displays and they have plans on improvements for 2021. We did enjoy seeing the last shootout of the season and now have to find a use for the shells they gave us.

As the title states there is a lot of history located here! This is a classy yet casual experience. Bravo

Such an awesome experience!!! We loved all the history! The staff were kind and welcoming! This is a must for anyone coming to Dodge!! We will be back :)

Very good museum with thoughtful interactive displays. The 'front street' shops were nice. Everything was clean. Boot Hill Cemetery was only a small portion of the original site but the info signs were very helpful. Did not get to watch a gunfight reenactment due to being off season for that entertainment.

Was here 5 years ago and since then they have added an entirety new museum that includes a facelift to the old part as well. Very well laid out, displays are interesting and easy to follow. Kid friendly also. A must to see.

First time and for $11 was well worth it. Definitely tells much about the history of Dodge City and the wild west in general. Very in thy interesting with much to read and see on videos. Looking forward to returning in the summer when they have a wild west days event going on. I recommend while in Dodge City.

It was good to have a look around and we learnt a fair bit. However it’s only very small and doesn’t take very long, so we feel $11 per person was a little overpriced.

This is a good recreation of the original Long Branch Saloon from the wild west days of Dodge City. Several pieces of the decor are original or recreations of the actual bar. You can belly up to the bar and order a sarsaparilla or a beer. The bartender is in period character and costume. Full of good info.

We really enjoyed our visit to Boothill Museum. Although there were no live shows, we enjoyed the various exhibits about early Dodge City. There us sit very much to see We spent about 2 hrs here. There was plenty of RV parking on edge of lot. There were drinks available in the saloon but we did not see any food available. Applebee's was next doir.

The exhibits were very informative with lots of artifacts, really impressive. We stayed for the gun fight, should bought the bbq. But the gun fight thrilled the kids. It was kind of squished in to a small scene, possibly due to the construction. It was priced really well and full of good history.

They are doing construction but that didn't stop us from seeing everything. Great place to take a kid that thinks you're old. I liked the buffalo area with the shaking ground, crazy to imagine a herd running by. We bought fudge, jelly and some whole bean coffee from the shops. Go ahead and spend some time here, make you thankful for your creature comforts.

Good museum with interconnected well appointed "main street" stores. The gunfight was a bit weak but fun nonetheless. An informative couple of hours. Dinner show was fairly standard with boot stomping fun.

We love learning about History and the museum had plenty of it. We learned about the Indians , buffalo hunts and how buffalo was a big part of dodge city life. The buildings had lots of antiques and the long branch saloon was open so we had a beer and sasperilla. We also shopped in the old country store to take some sasperilla home. We walked thru the Hardesy home and you could really see how it must have been living in that time period. So much to learn I could have spent another day there , reading about it all. Great place if your into History.

My husband and I just wanted a quick lunch and drink at the Saloon. It’s hidden behind a museum, which you have to go through to get back to the Saloon. You will have to pay a $30 per person entry fee to the museum, before allowed to go to Saloon. Not worth the effort.

Visit this museum, lots to see the replica buildings are full of Cowboy artifacts old guns ,clothing,etc,join the narrated tour ,Dodge City history is not what you have read in books shootings did not happen that often, this is a super day out and in the centre of Dodge not miles from anywhere and Free Parking

This museum was stellar. As a history buff I couldn’t have been more pleased with the artifacts. Room after room of displays; even an undertaker’s office with caskets and embalming items of the period; huge gun display of gunfighter guns, frontier rifles and buffalo hunting weapons, a bar set up with everything imaginable right down to the cards and faro games; Masonic display of swords and other secret items and too much more to write about here. It’s not hokey at all as I’d thought it might be. I loved seeing a pocket watch belonging to Bat Masterson. Coulda spent all day here!

We visited a week before the summer season officially began, so many of the buildings were not open. Construction is ongoing for many more months & will definitely affect the view & accessibility. Right now the row of buildings are a dead end. Gift shop has many souvenirs in all price ranges & staff is very helpful.

First of all planning to go here would be so much easier if their website was somewhat helpful.

I would recommend to anybody who is looking to come here to come later on the day.

The first gun fight is at noon and the second one at 3. They offer dinner and a show I believe at 6:30.

We got there when at 9:30 and were done by 11. We had an hour to kill before the gun fight. There really isn’t enough to do to kill an hour after you have walked the town. Having seen re-enacted gun fights in the past we decided to skip it.

The other problem is they are building a new visitor center which is great but really does mess up the view of the main buildings.

Also the workers just kinda hang out in the Longbranch Saloon. The bartender in the saloon was cheerful and was able to answer some questions that we had.

My suggestion to anybody who is planning on visiting Dodge City is wait till later in the day. I would get there for the 3 PM gun fight, walk the town and see the buildings. I would leave and do a trolley tour and then come back for the dinner show.

The Boot Hill Museum was a delightful experience in Dodge City and brought back memories of my watching Gunsmoke and many of the western shows and movies I viewed as a child growing up. The Long Branch Saloon performance was well done, and I enjoyed the show with Miss Kitty sipping a sasparilla! The gunfight was very well done and action packed!! We were at the grans opening and the new exhibits were helpful to understand the history of the old west.

Great Experience. We are from Puerto Rico and I went with my 17 yrs old son during a vacation Road Trip. The town is awesome, the cowboy stunt show was great. We had a beautiful momment at the Salon, one of the person that work there played the Puerto Rico National anthem at the piano for us, and another guy from the Printing room was an awesome person. I will return there some day.

Located inside the Boot Hill Museum. I've always heard about the Long Branch and was impressed to finally be there. Barkeeps were very friendly and talkative. Of course I had to drink a beer while there.

This is a must see place. Full of history, shows and and a look back of what Dodge City was like in the day of cowboys and Indians. This place is well done, with lots to see!

The new Boot Hill museum is a must-visit for those interested in history of the American West, especially Dodge City. Fans of the TV show Gunsmoke will appreciate it also. There are a lot of exhibits, photos and information about the personalities that settled Dodge, including Wyatt Earp, Doc Holiday, Bat Masterson, and many more. Part of the actual Boot Hill cemetary is in back of a recreated Front Street in back of the buidling. Have a beer at the Long Branch and take in the dinner and musical, if you survive the gun fight in front of the saloon! Very good value for the money and a nice gift shop too. Take a walk along Wyatt Earp Blvd to see the statues and sidewalk plaques. Very nicely done.

Plan on bringing family and friends back. Excellent experience! We really enjoyed the exhibits, had fun with the shop keeper, and felt pity for the saloon keeper that served us sasparilla… why so sad barkeep? Other visitors interacted with us, and it was a really nice morning.

The vast majority of this museum consists of placards and other reading material and/or replicas and reconstructions. Seems that almost no artifacts from Dodge City's wild west days survive - and hence the museum is just a showy set of salons to hold framed reading snippets (most in English & Spanish). I felt like a Google search could have provided much of the information to be found in the museum. Also, the repetitiveness (story of the first saloon, the rowdy prostitutes, the Earp brothers exploits) got to be annoying as the same tales were repeated in room after room. yes there were some impressive gun collections (unrelated to Dodge City) and notable other period pieces but again, their origin was not local. The cemetery is a reproduction, unimpressive for its namesake museum "Boot Hill". Save your money and just do free research to get informed about Dodge City's colorful and wild history.

Nice museum, bigger than you might think. Gun fight show about what you'd expect. Bunch of guys shooting each other. Evening show and dinner might not be for everyone. Pretty corny, but its been running for nearly 60 years, so people must like it. Meal is pretty good, given its mass production and fast paced service.

We thoroughly enjoyed this museum. The historical collections were full of facts and relics. The old town was very interesting and the staff informative, and friendly. Don't forget to pet the cat at the general store.

This is a great museum, the first part is the plains history of the Kansas area (very interesting). The parts of the Museum area is the rebuilt front street of Dodge that is also a museum of how it was when Dodge City in the 1800's. There is Boot Hill Cemetery and the Kansas Ranchers Hall of Fame and Gunsmoke museum on the property also. This is a must do when you visit Dodge

We stopped here on a road trip home, so we didn’t have a lot of time. This was a great museum if you Love the old west!! Kids of all ages will love this place! Try the sasperilla! It’s delicious!

Some 50 years ago, I visited Boot Hill/Dodge City with my family. I had vague memories of things, but sharp memories of others. Taking a cross-country trip to visit family meant I just HAD to make the detour to visit again and see how well my memories match up with the reality. I spent several hours in the updated museum, climbed to the top of Boot Hill, and visited all the exhibits and galleries. I had a diet Coke in the saloon, and bought a bonnet for my new baby granddaughter in the general store, plus had a wonderful conversation with the man running the general store. Really glad I took the detour, and let my memories build back in. I'm very impressed with what has been curated for the museum, and the care that has bee taken with the displays.

We love this "throwback saloon" from another era. No TV's blaring sports, no employees dressed as umpires. *grin* Instead, the Long Branch is rich in history. We like the period dress code for the reenactors and bartenders. The atmosphere is welcoming, the drinks are served ice cold and it's a wonderful place to soak-up some of that unique history. When you visit Boot Hill, be sure to make a stop at the Long Branch. Great sarsaparilla (root beer) for the kids. No heavy drinkers here, usually just one beer to say that you had one at this historic saloon.

This museum was so well put together with great interactive details that hold your attention and very interesting artifacts on display. The old west town that is in the back, though not original it feels very immersive and the staff is wonderful. I enjoyed this road trip stop a lot and would encourage people to spend their time there, it’s worth it!

Found the museum to be very informative. They don't really have any shops really. Just the one where you buy your tickets and one other with a few antiques, soaps, handmade bonnets, etc. They were building new places so maybe they'll have more shopping and choices to eat.

This museum encompasses the entire history of the region with many displays from Native American artifacts to guns and handcuffs. There are interactive displays featuring some of the early founders and a massive firearms display. It is one of the better American west museums I have seen. It is brand new and opened last year.

Thoroughly enjoyed our morning at the Longbranch Saloon! A wonderful breakfast (beautifully presented) was served to our group, who completely filled the saloon. We were entertained by the singing of Miss Kitty, who was accompanied by a very talented piano player. We all had a great time, and it was the perfect setting for our get together!

Well worth a visit if you are passing through this part of Kansas. The whole setup is very well done and there is plenty of information on offer for all ages.
Many things to look at and plenty to read so that one can brush up on some of the history that occured in this area. Well done !

Some of the old period pieces and guns were mildly interesting. It just wasn't worth $12 a head. The whole place felt like a tourist trap. The whole town felt that way and this is the alleged "centerpiece". If you were fans of the show Gunsmoke this won't do anything for you either. It is just very lackluster.

Lots of fun!! Tom over two and half hours to complete. Staff were very accommodating and the museum had a lot of insight to the locations past.

For $52 for us to get in it just was not worth it. We only had about an hour before closing but that was enough time to see everything there was to see.

The recreated buildings were a little amusing for the kids and there were definitely some good artifacts to see. I think it was just grossly overpriced.

The variety show at 6pm was pretty hard to sit through. The benches are ok but not too comfortable for that long of a stretch. The show lasted 45 minutes. My wife googled the length of the show while we were watching and found 1 1/2 hours, I cried inside when she showed me that. We were close to leaving when we could tell it was finishing up. Some pretty terrible jokes, less than stellar singing, followed by a “gun fight”. Damn it was painful.

It's a total tourist trap. If you're looking for information on Wyatt Earp or Doc Holiday, there is very little to find here. It focuses more on Boot Hill and the establishment of Dodge City, which is interesting. Some of the exhibits have no context and other display cases have so much you have to read the sides! Still, worth a stop but lower your expectations.

The first time I visited this museum was in the fall and I was terribly let down from what I expected. It also seemed over priced.

More recently, I visited in July and the experience was much different.

From Memorial Day to Labor Day, the hours are greatly expanded and there are many performers in historic costumes. The summer "gunfight" is fun for all ages and there are other things which are only open those three months.

I still feel the museum is not a good value the other 9 months of the year.

One very important thing: the summer gunfights are at noon and 7PM. If you visit at a different time, there may be some very disappointed members of your party.

Even though it’s off-season there was so much to see and experience in this museum I love reading everything about the Native Americans and the pioneers I especially love the sensation area that they have set up for a buffalo stampede. OMG I felt like I was right there with them I also enjoyed the actual clothing from the pioneers such beautiful clothes

We visited the museum on a Monday afternoon. It was not crowded in April. We were pleasantly surprised that the museum is very well done and well maintained (we were worried that it might be a tourist trap). There are a large number of exhibits that document the history of the area and a nice collections of relics. There's an impressive collection of firearms. Outside, there's the remnants of the jail and cemetery as well as a recreation of some of the old buildings. In busier months, there's a daily gunfight.

Unlike many attractions of this type, there's a very nice gift shop with quality items.

We enjoyed our visit and would recommend

Prepare for 2 hours of quality education and entertainment. Reenactment of dodge city old fashioned shootout with Texas cowboys and sheriff was awesome.

This museum is full of original artifacts and pictures of Dodge City during its "hey day". A recreation of the original town that makes you feel like you are back in the 1800's. A lot of time was taken to make sure this place is accurate in the portrayal and information.

Having been fans of the TV show "Gunsmoke" we wanted to make this stop during our travels in February. The weather was quite cold and being handicapped, I did not visit the upper level of the attraction. The museums in each room on the street were interesting. I especially liked the Long Branch and the wall full of paintings and historical information it provided. I had not known that a member of the Gunsmoke cast (Buck Taylor as Newly) was also a painter and had work displayed there, including a very nice painting of the cast members in the saloon. I am glad to have had the opportunity to visit.

My husband and I really enjoyed spending about 3 hours in this town. Very interesting, especially for my wannabe a cowboy husband. All the staff were very helpful which added to the experience. There is construction going on nearby, so I think the museum will be even larger by next year. We arrived here in late Sept and some of the attractions were closed - like the music in the saloon - but it was fine anyway.

Boot Hill Museum is really well done and a great place to visit. The Museum is meticulously pieced together and tons to read about the history of Dodge and its past. My son said that the one thing that would spice it up is to have actors wandering around "like they did in WestWorld". One disappointment is that we missed the shoot-out as the Variety show was running too late for us. Really great place to visit.

The Boot Hill Museum is a must see for the Wild West enthusiasts and history buffs. The downfall is these history buffs and enthusiasts see the wrong steer hide, the old buffalo hide and the wallpaper, walls and exhibits in need of repair. Going through the museum takes 2+ hours in the off season (winter months). They have gunfight reenactments, can can dancers and saloon entertainment in the summer. It was good to see the museum but it left this history buff wanting to find ways to fix up the museum. Left me feeling sad for the condition this place is in.
Actual visit time January 2017.

The cemetary was fun and informative, but the museum as a whole was great to visit. The Indian Proverbs were one of our favorite things. to read. Although we went during what they call the winter season, we really enjoyed our time in Dodge City.

We stopped in before driving home for the day. There was way more to see than we had expected so I definitely wish that we had more time. There was so much to see. I was disappointed that we went after labor day and didn't get to see any of the extras. I was really looking forward to seeing the gun fight. The bartender in the salon surprised us by playing our state song on the piano and was really neat. They said we could go into the original buildings but when we tried they was all locked. It was only $22 for us to get in and we definitely got our moneys worth!

This place used to be a booming cattle town.

Now, the only cattle are the tourists, poked and prodded through the gift shop before being skinned for $12 a pop to go look at "old" buildings that were constructed in the 1970 expressly for them.

Folks, the original burnt down long ago. It's gone forever and what remained was bulldozed in the face of protests and petitions (which failed).

The people who undertook "urban renewal" in the late 60s and early 70s were cynical amateurs who correctly figured that boobus Americanus and their offspring wouldn't know the difference. How tragically right they were.

Going south and looking for more authenticity? Good. Keep going until you see 'Next exit: Orlando'. Goofy and Mickey down there are more historic, more truly American, than this tarted up mockery.

Dodge City’s Boot Hill Museum is worth a visit, especially for families with youngsters, but I confess that I found it too commercialized. This is not to say that it’s a tourist trap, it’s just that I find this blend of entertainment and “History With a Capital H” a bit overdone. We found some neat stuff in the gift shop, most notably poopoo paper made from recycled horse manure. I can’t recall ever seeing that before!

Some of the artifacts were interesting. Boot Hill cemetery was disappointing. Some parts were closed off for construction.

Well worth the spot!!!! A step back in time. Great exhibitions... can get beer and cokes at the Saloon.

This was a fun way to learn about Dodge City’s history!
I would recommend a visit. Plan on spending 2-3 hours...there’s a lot to learn! Great gift shop! Loved the old buildings and antiques! Nice that the parking was free. Reasonable admission.

The Boot hill museum was great. Many interesting exhibits. Spent an afternoon there. Had a beer at the longbranch saloon. The town of Dodge City isn't very walker friendly. Some of the other attractions were closed when we were there.

We stopped here mainly to see the Long Branch Saloon. We liked that they had a couple of the original buildings. They had a very large collection of guns and rifles, which my husband really liked. We enjoyed a Sassporilla at the saloon. There were no saloon girls or dancers because, as the bartender told us, they were all college students and school was back in session. They only work during the summer months.

The museum is going through some construction, but it was not an inconvenience at all. When you go, you have to go to the gunfight, which, I believe they re-enact twice a day. The cemetery was cool and the exhibits throughout the old town replicas are interesting and fun to go through. We spent 3 hours there, but I think a family with kids could easily spend more time there. One thing...in the museum store, many parents who walked in there just turned their kids loose to run around and sit on, touch, and knock over everything in their path, even though there are signs asking people not to do these things. One of the kids running up and down the steps even knocked an older lady down...she was okay, but I just wish parents were more attentive of their kids.

The museum was ok—there were some interesting things. The can-can lessons could have been really fun but the “instructor” was lacking in enthusiasm and didn’t really act like she wanted to be there. My husband liked the guns the best. The gift shop staff, however, needs major training in customer service skills. My daughter bought a souvenir bell. She opened the box in the car and it immediately broke (the bell part broke right off—and it was supposedly metal. The weld wasn’t good). My husband took it back (this is literally 5 minutes after we purchased it) and told them it broke out of the box and they said “we don’t do exchanges. Technically it’s an exchange since she took it out of the box.” It made zero sense. So instead of just swapping it out with another bell they had to return it, get money back, and purchase something else. It was obviously junk—so it’s probably good that she chose something else—but the staff was ridiculous, as my husband said, and had zero interest in keeping a happy customer. Common sense would tell you to swap the broken bell for a new one and “damage” that item out like most gift shops would do, but apparently that is not in their skill set. On the plus side, this museum is a blue star museum, so our military family was able to enjoy it free, for which we are grateful. I don’t think it would have been worth the $60 it would love cost otherwise. One other plus—the ice cream shop is cute and the milkshakes were really good.

We spent the day at the Boot Hill Museum. We were amazed at the wealth of information that we found out during our visit . It was so interesting to learn about the old west and how they weathered those rugged terrains back then. Amazing western history in one little town! Took us back to the way it use to be in the old West! Fun and exciting adventure for everybody!

This museum was a great combination of the popular history and more factual history of Fort Dodge and Dodge City. It covered the experience of many kinds of people, not just the famous men. You got a fuller sense of the history of the area seeing all these facets. We had about two hours to spend and it wasn’t really enough to take everything in and experience the reconstructed Main Street area. The staff, many in period costume, were extremely friendly. The gift shop had a lot of variety and different price points.

It's really fun and educational to visit the museum and all the buildings in the small town. Watched the Miss Kitty Show, a gunfight and ate some good BBQ food. A lot of fun. Our teenagers enjoyed it so that speaks volumes.

There’s actually more to see than what I had thought. There’s an indoor museum just off the gift shop. Then there’s the out buildings, which look like the facade of a western town, and they all have museum exhibits inside. I visited off season so didn’t get to experience the gun fighters and the ice cream parlor was closed. But I was able to relax in the saloon with a sarsaparilla. It’s definitely worth the admission for a brief look back in time.

We really enjoyed this museum! As soon as you enter you get your temp taken and they encourage but don’t mandate masks. We went to the noon gun fight. It’s multi-sensory! They use real guns with blanks so it’s a little loud at first. After that we traveled to the cemetery, church, old home, and indoor museum. Lots of artifacts from cowboys, Indians, and outlaws. Large gun collection. When we entered the saloon we were greeted and a pianist began playing “My Darling Clementine.” We spent about 1.5 hours there but didn’t eat. We did visit the gift shop before the gun fight.

This museum far exceeded my and my family’s expectations! The interactive exhibits are thorough, clean, and intriguing, and there was far more to see than I imagined when we decided to stop. We were able to witness a high noon gunfight during our visit, and this too was a legitimate show that we all thoroughly enjoyed. I highly recommend this museum for the whole family!

Stopped in Dodge City, for the night, on our way West and wanted to explore a little of the history of the Cow Town. Drove through the old downtown and had noted the museum and recreation of the original Front Street. From the outside we weren’t impressed, but when we entered “what a surprise”. The exhibits and dioramas were wonderful. This place really brought you the history of Dodge City. If you have an extra hour, this place is worth the stop.

As a fan of Western movies, Dodge City has been in many stories. This was our first visit. We drove from Denver to stay for 3 nights. First full day was windy and rainy and we drove and explored. The second day was our day to visit the museum. This is a nice well set up museum. WE spent several hours wondering thru reading many of the displays. There is a 1880's street mock as part of the museum. There is a very nice gun collection in the museum. If you are in this part of Kansas spend a night in Dodge City and visit the Boot Hill Museum

We all loved the museum and all the accompanying sites. My daughter learned to do the can-can, my son became a junior marshall, the gunfight was awesome and realistic and dinner was amazing. If you are going, definitely get the all pass which includes dinner, the gunfight and Ms Kitty's Long Branch Saloon show. Well worth it. And don't forget to stop in for an old timey picture. The girls in there are awesome. Make sure you have time to visit the cemetary, the People of the Plains museum and all the little tidbits in "Dodge".

Enjoyed the visit but a lot of construction going on. Had a fun time talking to the saloon bartender who was very knowledgeable about the history of Dodge City. There was a nice selection of rifles and handguns from that era.

5 stars what a great atmosphere. The kids were mesmerized! And plenty to di for adults! This was a great day spent with family in history!

It was all good. Go there. It was great watching my dad read the stories and see all of the items. I never Joe huge a coveted wagon was. New exhibits.

This is a great place to get a glimpse back into the history of Dodge City. Just dont forget to wet your whistle at the saloon.

This was a great show and dinner. The dancers were fantastic and Miss Kitty was a good singer. My husband went back for seconds on the meal. Everything was delicious. Well worth the money. We would recommend this to anyone in the area.

This was the best activity in town, to me. The piano player in the saloon is able to play a song from wherever in the world you are from. We really enjoyed our visit!

Nice and quiet. That is one of the perks of traveling in the off season. We were the only ones here and had a great time just sitting and enjoying the peace and quite drinking our sarsaparilla.