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Arts & Entertainment
 McPherson Opera House
Originally built in 1888 and opened in 1889, the McPherson Opera House opened to an audience of 900. After many years as a movie theater and apartment building, the Opera House was facing certain destruction. Supporters began renovation of the building in 1986 and it finally reopened in 2010. The Opera House has a full slate of entertainment scheduled with a variety of performers. From live bands to movies to the local community theater, the Opera House offers something for every taste. Visit the Opera House Web site at www.mcphersonoperahouse.org.
McPherson Arts Council
The McPherson Arts Council has been a voice for the Arts in the community since 1973. In addition to produciing an Arts & Lecture Series in collaboration with McPherson College, the Arts Council serves as an umbrella organization for a group of 24 affiliates such as community theatre, public library, and children's choir. More information is available at www.macarts.org
 Performing ARTS
Plays and musical performances are scheduled throughout the year by groups from McPherson College, Central Christian College, Unified School District 418 and McPherson Art Council affiliate organizations.
 VAAM GALLERY
The Visual Arts Alliance of McPherson
(620) 241-5774
223 S. Main (located in the Opera House)
Open Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
VAAM-McPherson.org
The mission of the Visual Arts Alliance of McPherson, Inc. is to provide avenues for appreciation, education and participation in the visual arts.
Entertainment
McPherson Youth Pipes and Drums
The band is youth orientated and we specialize in playing the Great Highland Bagpipes and Drums. Lonnie Liljegren is the Pipe Major and we are located in McPherson, Kansas. 620-241-9178 or 785-227-2649.
The Well
101 N. Main St.
(620) 241-1840
Friday night concerts feature local performers, typically with an emphasis on Christian music.
Public Exhibits
 McPherson Museum
1130 E. Euclid St.
(620) 241-8464
Hours: 1-5 p.m. Tuesday -Saturday;
Closed on Mondays and HolidaysReturn to the elegance of the 1920's in the historic Vaniman Mansion, which features original imported wall paper, hand-crocheted lace-edged curtains, vintage furniture and the maid's own stairway. Other historical exhibits are as varied as rare fossils, American Indian pottery, antiques, tools, dolls and a man-made diamond. Model Trains are available for viewing. See the incredible level of detail in N and HO scale layouts. Tours available. Donations only.
Friendship Hall Gallery at McPherson College
1600 E. Euclid
(620) 242-0400
Hours: 8-5pm weekdays,
1-5pm Saturday and Sunday
(No exhibits during the summer months)
Public Conference Room at McPherson Public Library
214 W. Marlin
(620) 245-2570
Hours: 9 am-8 pm, Monday-Wednesday
9 am-9 pm Thursday
9 am-6 pm Friday
2-6 pm Sunday
Varying exhibits by local artists.
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