HUTCHINSON, Kan. — In celebration of International Museum Day May 18, the Reno County Museum is pulling back the curtains and letting you see the museum's backrooms.
Reno County has one of the state's largest collections, so this is your opportunity to see some items that have never been displayed. The museum will run tours at the hour every hour all day.
The tours are $5 a person as the museum is fundraising to update the main gallery. If you are interested in a tour, please call (620) 662-1184 to sign up for a tour time.
The tour sizes are limited to 6 at a time.
The Hutchinson Kennel Club will be at the museum in the evening as they have a Responsible Dog Owner Day in the courtyard from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the 18th.
There will be two raffle baskets with goodies from the Kennel Club, Petco, RCM, and Strataca.
Raffle tickets are 1 for $1 or 3 for $5.
Basket #1:
- One free HKC Basic Obedience class ($95 value)
- Treat package from Petco
- Dog toys
- Shirt and mug from RCM
- Two tickets to StratacaBasket #2:
- One free HKC Puppy Kindergarten class ($75 value)
- Spa package from Petco
- Dog toys
- Shirt and mug from RCM
- Two tickets to Strataca
During the May 18 event, the Kennel Club is hosting an AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day.
This includes getting information from certified professionals on being a good dog owner and answering questions, a free canine good citizen test ($15 value), and a $10 drive-up chip clinic (limited to 25 dogs).
The Kennel Club will also have a breed parade for the public to meet different dog breeds in a stress-free way.
They are also bringing therapy dogs for the public to meet and love.
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