Kansas Legislature’s budget cuts compel Fort Hays State University to close Sternberg Museum

Fort Hays State University, grappling with $2.4 million state-ordered spending cut, to close Sternberg Museum of Natural History.

By: Tim Carpenter

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: September 30, 2026

Words: 683

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 4 days ago

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TOPEKA — Fort Hays State University president Tisa Mason says the Sternberg Museum of Natural History will close to the public in mid-December because of budget problems.

She said museum faculty and staff would remain this academic year to review collections, determine what must be retained for research and teaching, and collaborate with “appropriate organizations to ensure every specimen is handled responsibly and legally.”

“This is not a decision I make lightly,” the president said …

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