Originally located in a small room at the county courthouse, the museum has grown over the years, making it necessary to relocate.

[3] Early Inhabitants Contains Native American artifacts, tools, weapons, and fur trade items.

[4] The Fabulous '50s Contains a replica diner scene, 1953 Chrysler Imperial, drive-in marquee, authentic 1950s popcorn machine used in the Artcraft Theatre, and other 1950s regalia.

[4] Artwork Includes works of art from local Johnson County artists past and present.

[5] The museum's current building was designed by the architecture firm Shopbell, Fowler, and Thole and constructed as a Masonic Temple between 1922 and 1924 by Franklin Lodge No.