KANSAS UNDERGROUND SALT MUSEUM

KANSAS UNDERGROUND SALT MUSEUM

Roger A. Davis

“One of the 8 Wonders of Kansas” printed on your ticket, it’s been dubbed
There, for many years, salt miners’ shoulders rubbed
Pick and shovel and a wooden cart
This was the method of extraction at the start

As the years went by, Carey improved their ways
Hi-loaders and conveyors are in use now days
Dynamite before, now ANFO does the blast
An amazing story of progression from the past

Trams take you on this one-of-a-kind view
With very knowledgeable guides, too
70 miles of mined corridors, amazing ceilings and floors
An exhibit gallery and so much more

Saw the vector monitor from the movie 'Twister'
I wonder what the favorite exhibit was of each visitor
Dr. Vreeland’s lab display was really cool
Also the 'Men in Black' mind eraser tool

40% humidity and 68 degrees
And none of that Kansas southwind breeze
It makes for preservation better than a deep freeze
It keeps the movie and TV industries at ease

Artifacts and movies storage bring a big source of revenue
I met Kelly from Retrieval Records, too
Recently, the old Norelco Shaver commercial sent for an update
The one that sleds the snow; I'm looking forward to its new fate

The streets of Chicago are the biggest users of salt from the Carey Mine
Yet, for Kansas, I think this museum is a brilliant gold mine find
Yes, I would recommend it to those close and far away
A great experience worth more than twice of what you pay

I met staff and visitors and never a negative comment
Even after that tremendous elevator descent
They went the extra mile for this wheelchair patron
Please include a visit in your plans for a field trip or vacation