Columbian Theatre
The Columbian Theatre was built in 1895 by J.C. Rogers, a local banker and merchant, to house artifacts he brought to Wamego from the 1893 Columbian Exposition at the Chicago World’s Fair. Rogers operated the two-story limestone building as a vaudeville theater and it’s fitting that today, after a $1.8 million restoration in 1994, the Columbian Theatre again is a venue for live theater.
The Columbian Theatre not only still houses many of the Columbian Exposition artifacts, but is also home to Swogger Gallery. The art gallery shows rotating art and historic exhibits throughout the year.
Where
521 Lincoln in Downtown Wamego
Hours
Tues-Fri: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sat: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. .
Shows and Tickets
Show schedule and tickets are available online at www.ColumbianTheatre.com
For more information
The Columbian Theatre, Museum and Art Center
521 Lincoln Ave
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-2029
