The Fossil Station Museum, built in 1907, was originally the county jail, the sheriff's office and living quarters. Rooms display educational settings of artifacts used or created by Russell County residents from the mid-1800's to the present.

Today it is the office of the Russell County historical society as well as a museum housing artifacts significant to the history of Russell, Kansas

331 Kansas Street

Memorial Day to Labor Day Hours:
The Avenue of History Hours - 825 N Kansas
Agriculture, Academics, and Autos Museum
Thursday - Saturday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
(Closed Sunday thru Wednesday)

Fossil Station Museum Hours - 331 N Kansas
by pre-arranged private appointment

Oil Patch Museum Hours
Thursday 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Friday 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Gernon House & Heym - Oliver House
by pre-arranged private appointment

All Entities available by pre-scheduled appointments Year Around call
Russell County Historical Society office 785-483-6640, Fossil Station Museum 785-483-3637