What's Open in Abilene

What's open?

• Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad - Closed for the season. Rides resume in May.
• Dickinson County Heritage Center - Open Wednesday-Friday from 10 am to 3 pm
• Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum - Effective October 27, the Eisenhower Museum will be open Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. for guests to explore the museum exhibits, campus grounds, and the Place of Meditation. Timed entry tickets are required and must be purchased online in advance. Capacity is limited and there are no on-site ticket sales. Face coverings are required regardless of vaccination status. The research room, gift shop, and boyhood home remain closed.  Public and educational programs will remain as online virtual programs. Click here for additional information. 
• Greyhound Hall of Fame Museum - Open Wednesday - Sunday from 10 am-4 pm. 
• Historic Seelye Mansion - Open Monday-Saturday from 10 am - 4 pm and Sunday 1-4 pm.
• Old Abilene Town - Closed for the season. Grounds are open to walk through. 
• Great Plains Theatre - visit www.GreatPlainsTheatre.com for showtimes. 
• Jeffcoat Photography Museum - open Wed, Fri & Sat, 8:30 to 4:30 and Thursday, 9:30 to 5:30. 

Closed ​

• Abilene Travel Information Center - temporarily closed. See outdoor digital kiosk or CVB office on the west end of the building.

COVID-19 Updates

The Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau is actively monitoring developments surrounding coronavirus. The health and safety of our visitors and residents is our highest priority and this page will be updated regularly to provide you the latest information about travel to Abilene, Kansas.

Dickinson County is no longer under a mask order.  The COVID-19 Vaccine is currently being distributed to residents as well. You can view the latest information about COVID-19 cases in Dickinson County here.

Guidance for Travelers

We encourage the traveling public to seek and heed the latest expert guidance, and to make fact-based travel decisions. Travelers should observe safe travel habits as outlined by the CDC.

• Avoid large gatherings
• Practice social distancing
• If you're sick, stay home
• Practice good hygiene, including washing hands frequently, and avoid touching your nose, eyes or mouth with unwashed hands at all times
• If you feel ill, call your healthcare provider and stay home until you receive additional instructions from his or her office
• Cover coughs with a tissue or your sleeve

Additional Resources 

• City of Abilene
• Dickinson County, Kansas
• Kansas Department of Health and Environment
• Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• World Health Organization (WHO)
• U.S. Travel Association

Updated: November 3, 2021