Murder In The Mine returns to Kansas

The Reno County Historical Society will host a third Murder in the Mine production at the Kansas Underground Salt Museum. The performance, titled “Who’s Dying for Dinner?” will be performed on Saturday, July 28, 2007 at the museum in Hutchinson, Kansas.

The event provides ticket holders a chance to go 650 feet below ground for an entertaining evening of dinner, theatre, and a tour of the mine. "Everyone has really enjoyed the two performances we’ve hosted this year,” said Linda Schmitt, executive director. "We are delighted we can provide this unique entertainment to residents across central Kansas.”

Murder in the Mine is an interactive murder mystery comedy that allows the audience to help determine the "who dunnit." The show is produced by Upstage Productions of St. Louis, MO. "Our group absolutely enjoyed the evening," said Nan Hawver, who attended the April production. "The actors were wonderful, the food was great, and the museum staff did a great job of showcasing the mine. We’re fortunate to have such a unique venue in the area to host a production of this kind. The mine environment is perfect for a murder mystery dinner.”

Since May, the Salt Museum has welcomed visitors from Australia, Canada, France, and Sweden, as well as Georgia, California, New Mexico, Connecticut, and many other states, including all the states surrounding Kansas. “It’s been a delight to meet so many people from around the world who have eagerly awaited the opportunity to come underground to our museum,” said Schmitt. “While work is still underway, we’re thrilled that we can offer the opportunity to go 650 feet below Hutchinson to experience the awe of the salt caverns formed 280 million years ago.”

Entry to the museum involves a trip in a double-decked elevator that accommodates up to 30 people. Once underground, visitors can walk through the various museum exhibits at their leisure, take a tram tour of The Dark Ride, and spend time in the Salt Cellar Gift Shop. The mine maintains a 68-degree temperature and 40% relative humidity year-round making it a very pleasant environment. Preview Tours are offered Tuesday through Saturday starting at 9:00 a.m. and Sunday from 1:00 p.m. The museum is not open on Mondays. Due to mine safety regulations, children under the age of four cannot go underground.

The elevator will take guests down to the mine beginning at 6:00 p.m.

More information about the salt museum can be found at Undergroundmuseum.org

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