The Energy Education Center

Venue Specs

  • Main Room

    The main room features 9,500 SQ FT of space, great natural daylight, a covered patio and ample room for 400 person capacity lecture style or 250 person banquet style.

  • Tables and Chairs

    The Energy Education Center has an inventory of: 300 chairs (36) 8 FT rectangle tables (32) 6 FT round tables

  • Kitchen

    The Energy Education Center has a 294 SQ FT kitchen outfitted with a garbage disposal, refrigerator, freezer, food warmer plus an ice maker that is housed in the utility room.

  • Audio & Video

    Whatever you’re going to watch, enjoy it on our 20 FT retractable screen! We also have 52 speakers, 1 handheld microphone, 8 lapel mics and 9 hearing impaired assistance devices.

Community Support

“The Kansas Oil Museum strives to educate K-12 students as well as seniors and everyone in between as they offer unique educational programs and resources not available in other museums."

Ron Estes | U.S. Congressman, 4th District

"This museum has provided a great opportunity for others to learn how El Dorado and the oil industry have contributed to the economic growth of our state and the fuel independence of our country."

Michael A. Fagg | Kansas State Senator

"The Kansas Oil Museum is one of El Dorado's main attractions and the reason so many come to visit our community."

Will Carpenter | Representative, 75th District

"The Kansas Oil Museum is regarded as one of the best oil and gas museums in the Midwest. Our present museum and 10 acres of outside exhibits are second to none."

Loren Jack | Kansas Oil Museum, Board President

"An expanded community area at the Kansas Oil Museum would further their rental capacity, provide space for the Energy Education Center, and enhance visitors' experience at the Museum."

William Johnson | Butler County Administrator

"Projects like this one are key to keeping our students informed and engaged in their education, while showcasing the great careers available to them."

Rod Blackburn | Partners in Education, El Dorado USD 490

"Expanding the existing main building with an outdoor classroom facility would be ideal and most needed."

Les Limon | Guidance Counselor, El Dorado Middle School

Make a donation.

If you would like to donate to the Energy Education Center, donations may be made using the button below.

Checks may be delivered to the Museum during open hours or mailed to:

Attn: Tiya Tonn

383 East Central Ave

El Dorado, KS 67042.

For any questions or to discuss donor options, please contact Tiya Tonn. Tiya may be reached at tiya@kansasoilmuseum.org or by calling 316-321-9333

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FAQs

 

  • This building was added to the Museum experience by making a space for interactive STEM activities that look to the future while honoring the Museum’s mission to preserve the history of the oil industry.

    The addition of the Energy Education Center has free up space in the Large Exhibit Hall to expand displays and add exhibit features from the Museum's extensive historic collections. It also added a large venue option in the area for events and gatherings.

  • The Energy Education Center is an indoor event center equipped with exhibit showcases, tables, seating, a stage, technology for presentations, a kitchen with a service window, and a 14ft access door for special equipment.

    The addition of these features in the building allows the Museum to expand exhibit displays, provide a large facility for event rentals, increase interactive STEM activities, and more!