Experience Art & Culture
The arts are alive in Abilene! A five-star community that embraces the arts, Abilene offers many unique attractions for art lovers.
Great Plains Theatre
Take in a show at the only professional live theatre between Denver and Kansas City on I-70.
"Ike's Galaxy" Cowboy Boot
Visit Abilene, Kansas and experience its unique Cowboy Art Trail! Celebrating its cowboy roots, the Cowboy Boot project pays homage to T.C. McInerney's Drovers Boot Store from the 1870s.
World's Largest "I Like Ike" Button
Abilene is now home to the World’s Largest “I Like Ike” Button. Created by local artist Jason Lahr of Fluters Creek Metalworks, this impressive button measures 6 feet in diameter and features the...
World's Largest Belt Buckle
At 19 feet 10 ½ inches wide and 13 feet 11 ¼ inches tall (not including the frame), Abilene, Kansas, is now home to the World’s Largest Belt Buckle.
Interactive "Harmon" Mural
This interactive mural inspires visitors to create a variety of poses. This giant mural was modeled after local resident Harmon Geissinger and completed by graffiti artist, Whitney Kerr.
American Bison Stamp Mural
The American Bison is featured on this special 6 cent stamp postmarked from Abilene and completed by local artist William Counter.
"Mud Creek" Cowboy Boot
Visit Abilene, Kansas and experience its unique Cowboy Art Trail! Celebrating its cowboy roots, the Cowboy Boot project pays homage to T.C. McInerney's Drovers Boot Store from the 1870s.
The Abilene Cowboy
Installed in early 2020, The Abilene Cowboy is a one-of-a-kind piece of art. It stands more than 15 feet tall and weighs more than one ton. Artists: Jason Lahr and Donnie Knauss Read more
Sunflower Stamp Mural
This stamp was issued in 1961 to celebrate Kansas' centennial and was completed by local artist William Counter.
General Eisenhower Statue
See the 11' statue of 5 Star General and 34th President of the United States, Dwight D. Eisenhower. The bronze statue of Dwight D. Eisenhower by Robert L. Dean, Jr. was presented to the Eisenhower...
Cedar House Greenhouse Mural
Thanks to the efforts of Patti O'Malley and the Cedar House, Donald "Scribe" Ross, a famous Kansas City artist, completed another new mural in Abilene. The mural is on the side of the Cedar House...
Jeffcoat Photography Studio Museum
The Jeffcoat Photography Studio Museum features a unique look at the history of Abilene and Dickinson County, Kansas through the photographic work of the Jeffcoat Photography Studio. Operating since...
Abilene Song Art
The lyrics to the classic song 'Abilene' are beautifully overlaid on a striking photo of Abilene’s iconic steam engine, capturing the town’s nostalgic charm and rich railroad history.
Abilene Public Library / Carnegie Library
Statues grace the front lawn of the Abilene Public Library, including a special statue of Benjamin Franklin.
Eisenhower Barn Quilt Trail
Driving through the countryside anywhere in the world you will likely come across many barns. They drape the country in many designs, colors, and architecture. Some barns are painted to display...
World's Largest Belt Buckle
At 19 feet 10 ½ inches wide and 13 feet 11 ¼ inches tall (not including the frame), Abilene, Kansas, is now home to the World’s Largest Belt Buckle. Unveiled December 21, 2022 in Eisenhower Park, the...
Wild Bill Hickok Mural
Paying respects to Abilene's famous former town Marshal, Wild Bill Hickok, this mural was completed in 2018 by local artist William Counter.
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