Strataca

Category: History museum

Address: 3650 E Ave G, Hutchinson, KS 67501, USA

Phone: +16206621425

Opening hours

Sunday: 12:45AM–3PM

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 9AM–3PM

Wednesday: 9AM–3PM

Thursday: 9AM–3PM

Friday: 9AM–3PM

Saturday: 9AM–3PM

Reviews

Steve H

Oct 30, 2022

Overall a very enjoyable experience and well worth the money. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Only reason I didn't give five (5) stars to the review was the tramcars on the Dark ride lost power to the speakers on each car, making hearing what the guide said on the tour extremely difficult, although she did speak up and tried to compensate.

christopher mullin

Oct 26, 2022

Highly recommend this tour!!

Verónica Barrera

Oct 24, 2022

The place is fun if you like the mines and the history behind them, the general pass has two routes, one by train and the other by little trucks that pass along the mine and explain things to you. It's a little cold so I recommend bringing something warmer than a sweater.

MS. Schub

Oct 23, 2022

This active salt mine is a very interesting tour. You will see how the salt is processed. All the employees are friendly and very informative. This is a great stop if you are driving through the area.

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Questions & Answers

What is the admission price?

Michelle Erickson | Nov 4, 2019
Jonathan Sotomayor | Nov 4, 2019

Adults $19 Seniors & Active Military $17 Children 4-12 $12.50 Reno County Residents $14 Additional $12.50 for safari ride

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Whats the temperature when get in the salt blast pass?? 🌬🌬🌬

Lilyannah Himelrick | Nov 4, 2018
Joanna Banfield-Schreiber | Nov 4, 2018

It's normally 68°so if you get chilly you might take a light jacket just in case and also you won't want to fix your hair up too nice or wear a hat, they do have hard hats to be worn. I wanted to let you know that they are closed on Monday's and in my opinion it's nice to plan a morning tour and then eat at Carriage Crossing!

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Does it become freezing at night

Gage Payne | Nov 4, 2018
Holly Younger | Nov 4, 2018

It's about 60 degrees in the mine all year. I personally recommend a jacket, jeans, and close-toed shoes.

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Are tours available on Monday Labor Day? What time is it open that day?

Brenda Wagner | Nov 4, 2019
Tonya Gehring | Nov 4, 2019

Strataca is OPEN Labor Day, 9:00am until 5:00pm with the last tour at 3:00pm. Reservations are recommended as it is a holiday, they can be made online at underkansas.org/tickets or by calling tomorrow. Thanks for asking and we hope to see you tomorrow😀

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Are dogs allowed on your of salt mine?

Diane Porter | Nov 4, 2019
Balaji Mandya | Nov 4, 2019

I don't think so

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What does it cost

ASHLEEN davis | Nov 4, 2019
Kathryn Lawson | Nov 4, 2019

32.00 each if you add the extra dark tour which is a total of 3 underground tours. I would highly recommend all 3 tours...total for 2 people is 64.00. I had a blast and there is sooo much to see. You get to bring home samples of black, red and white salt in a bag that they furnish as well. Great history too

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Can they accommodate a motorized handicapped scooter

Jerry Wiens | Nov 4, 2019
Strataca | Nov 4, 2019

Yes we can on everything but the train, you would have to walk about 50 feet to get to the train.

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Is it open on Sunday and what are the hours?

Connie Wiens | Nov 4, 2018
Bethany A | Nov 4, 2018

It is open Sunday, from 1-5. Normal hours are 9-5 and the only day it's closed is Monday.

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Is this mine open on thanksgiving day?

Jose Gutierrez | Nov 4, 2017
Julia Perkins | Nov 4, 2017

Strataca is closed the 23rd but open the 24th

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Cannibalous gas or anybody spend the night on the ground

Cindy Mccullars | Nov 4, 2017
Peter Schilling | Nov 3, 2020

Sounds like somebody is way high☘️

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Can you wear open toed shoes?

Barb Doud | Nov 3, 2021
Brian Sebecke | Nov 3, 2021

Yes but I wouldn't

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The MHS AFS Club is looking at creating a documentary for exchange students that could not come to the US by highlighting several wonders of Kansas. Could we tape parts of our visit to the salt mine as part of this documentary?

Mhs Counselors | Nov 3, 2021
Anna B | Nov 3, 2021

They encourage you to take lots of pictures and enjoy your time. Very camera friendly. Just keep in mind the size of the camera your taking because of the elevator ride.

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If the tours are about 2 hours and strataca closes at 3 from wednesday through Sunday, Does that mean the last tour is at 1pm. ALso is Strataca open in Janaury? If so, what are the hours?

Tyler Stephan | Nov 3, 2021
Yvonne Rentschler | Nov 3, 2021

Depending on which tours you choose, there are days that can be booked up to 3pm. As far as January, I don't know for sure only that it's not been made available online to book those dates. Hope this helps.

How big are the groups?

hilikus 45 | Nov 3, 2020
Strataca | Jun 6, 2022

Up to 30 people

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can you take pictures

marty burch | Nov 3, 2020
Frank Woog | Nov 3, 2020

Yes

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I’ve only seen things about guided tours, is it possible just to pay an admission to visit, walk around and look at things?

Adonijah Wolf | Nov 3, 2020
Bernard Owen | Nov 3, 2020

Because of health and safety rules you have to be counted in and out. Also there are miles of tunnels to have an accident or get lost in, it is vast underground and pitch dark. The tours are very good and they give you torches and turn floodlights on so you can get a real appreciation of what is/has been done. A lot of it is in worker waggons, so you also cover far more ground than you would do on foot. It is well worth the money.

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If you prepaid for tickets and someone becomes I'll can you get the ticket refunded

Lurry Slack | Nov 4, 2019
Strataca | Nov 4, 2019

You have up to 24 hours before your tour time to modify your ticket. You have to call us to do so. 620-662-1425 After that you will need to find someone else to bring as your ticket can not be refunded. Thank You

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I can pay cash or card?

Andres Arvizu | Nov 4, 2019
Nathaniel's TPS Report | Nov 4, 2019

They accept both.

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Can we come in the night before and park 85 feet of tractortrailer? We really wanna come check out you mine & museum, but we live on the road and need a safe place to park. Thank you.

jane lewis | Nov 4, 2019
Strataca | Nov 4, 2019

Yes on the north side of parking are long angled spots for buses and motor homes

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Why can't kids ages 0-3 go underground? I want to do something with my kiddos this summer. Im just curious not complainimg.

Rachel Walker | Nov 4, 2019
Shea Z | Nov 4, 2019

Part of it would be they don't have hard hats that fit them and you have to wear one while down there.

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Are there any warnings for persons with pacemakers entering the mine?

Jill Gibb | Nov 4, 2019
Red Ace | Nov 4, 2019

My dad has a defibrillator and he works part-time down in the mind as a tour guide he's 100% pacemaker dependent

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How old do kids need to be to be admitted?

Wava Marston | Nov 4, 2019
Brianna Mcclanahan | Nov 4, 2019

They must be at least 4years old to go underground.

How long is the tour? How much time do people usually spend here if we were to visit?

Michael Diehl | Nov 4, 2018
Richard Oliver | Nov 4, 2018

Depends on the tour you buy. But four hours of awesome. Take the full tour its worth it.

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Why are children under the age of 4 not allowed?

Courtney Epley | Nov 4, 2018
Strataca | Nov 4, 2018

It's because they will not keep the hardhat on and because they are too small to use other safety equipment. By the way the elevator is 80 square feet, it's not dangerous at all its just the equipment issue

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How long was the Salt mine??? ♾♾

Lilyannah Himelrick | Nov 4, 2018
Jack Parker | Nov 4, 2018

It's about 650 ft under ground and you get a 15 min team ride. The dark ride is worth the extra $$. Don't know how long it is but it is Hugh

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Is food or drinks allowed? 🍔🍗🍟☕🍼🍷🍸🍹🍺

Lilyannah Himelrick | Nov 4, 2018
Strataca | Nov 4, 2018

You will not be allowed to take food or drinks down with you. You can buy drinks and snack underground and eat them in the designated area

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How mich does it cost to get a tour

Mason Berens | Nov 4, 2018
Evelyn Spaans | Nov 4, 2018

I believe it was $19. We were there all afternoon and weren't quite finished but a super helpful gal in the gift shop signed our admission receipt so we could come back in the morning.

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What are the days opened in December

Jim Hoffman | Nov 4, 2018
Tim | Nov 4, 2018

I believe their website provides opening days and times.

Can you stay the night

Cindy Mccullars | Nov 4, 2017
Hussain Bohuligh | Nov 4, 2017

I think yes, but you have to ask them when?

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Are tours of the mine year around or seasonal?

Scott Beethe | Nov 4, 2017
Stephen Campbell | Nov 4, 2017

Year-round but confirm on their website. They close for special events.

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