Big Well Museum

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Completed in 1888, The Big Well is the World's Largest Hand Dug Well at 109 Ft. Deep and 32 ft. in diameter. One of the 8 Wonders of Kansas!

Address: 315 S Sycamore St, Greensburg, KS 67054, USA

Phone: (620) 723-4102

Website

gro.llewgib@ofni

State: Kansas

Zip Code: 67054

Opening Hours

Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 1:00 – 6:00 PM

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Reviews

The Big Wheel is one those unique places you pass while driving through the west. It's the largest hand dug well in the US, and it is very well preserved. Murals on the walls tell the story of the well and the story of tornado that devastated the town. I recommend taking the stairs into the well unless you are afraid of heights.

 9 years ago (23-01-2018)

Eye saw the old ...  Eye see the new...  I really like what they did with the presentation and the people there at the Museum!!!
I will be coming back with more family in the future...!!!!

 9 years ago (26-01-2018)

Although I enjoyed coming here more before the tornado because it was more authentic then, it's still a great place with history.

 9 years ago (27-01-2018)

A prime example of roadside Americana with a deeper story today than when it was dug. The well itself is reason enough to visit Greensburg but the museum also tells the story of spirit, labor, determination and fortitude. A city that dug deep for water to flourish and came together to rebuild after the community was ravaged by a tornado.

 9 years ago (02-12-2017)

Interesting Day trip.  We had driven by this for over 20 years but never stopped.  It was a pleasant surprise.  They rebuilt after the tornado and is a nice attraction.   
They expanded on the history of the area and of that part of the "great prairie".
Well worth the time to see and experience.

 9 years ago (27-07-2017)

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