"Situated at the entrance to the equally enjoyable Lee Richardson Zoo, the Finney County Historical Museum is a quaint exhibition that tells the history of Southwestern Kansas. It also tastefully displays the World’s Largest Hairball atop a brass spittoon," the Atlas Obscura says.

"Removed from the stomach of a cow that was processed in a nearby packing house, this mammoth trichobezoar was nearly 40 inches in circumference and was said to have weighed 55 pounds wet when first removed. Though smaller and drier now, it’s still a very impressive sight. Visitors are free to lightly touch the ball (it feels like a velvet basketball) but signage politely reminds them not to pick it up.

"Hairball aside, the museum has several walk-through areas and numerous exhibits where visitors can trace the roots and historical events of the area, from the lives of the first native peoples, to the cowboy era, all the way up to present day."

"The Finney County Historical Society's Museum provides a look into the spirit of Southwest Kansas, both past and present, by featuring long-term revolving exhibits displayed in the museum year-round. A visit to the museum is a rewarding and enjoyable experience for all ages," the Garden City, Kansas, says.

"The museum also offers educational and entertaining experiences through community events, educational tours, and extensive research facilities.

"The Finney County Historical Society is able to do what they do because of its large group of volunteers. Volunteers are involved in all areas, from research and care of artifacts to education, tours, and community workshops. You can volunteer too! Contact the Museum Office at (620) 272-3664."

"The museum provides long-term and temporary exhibitions that draw a huge variety of visitors curious about the social, cultural and natural history of Southwest Kansas," the Finney County Convention & Visitors Bureau says.

"Learn about Kansas icons such as CJ Buffalo Jones. Learn about the Spirit of the Plains and have a look at the world’s largest hairball.

"The museum also includes the historic William D. and Luticia Fulton House, dating to 1884; the 19^th Century Pleasant Valley School; the Leola Howard Blanchard Research Library; a meeting room available for public booking; a unique museum gift shop and a collection of artifacts estimated at 100,000 in number."

"Found in a the stomach of a cow that was slaughtered at a nearby meat-packing plant. It weighed 55 pounds at the time -- it was wet then, but it's drier and lighter now -- and is 38 inches around," the Roadside America says.

"We haven't been there in years, but they used to have a basketball sized hairball that came from a slaughtered cow in a little museum in Garden City.

"Found in a the stomach of a cow that was slaughtered at a nearby meat-packing plant. It weighed 55 pounds at the time -- it was wet then, but it's drier and lighter now -- and is 38 inches around. In competition for the World's Largest title with other reported big hairballs in Webster, South Dakota and East Lansing, Michigan."

"Removed from the stomach of a cow that was processed in a nearby packing house, this mammoth trichobezoar was nearly 40 inches in circumference and was said to have weighed 55 pounds wet when first removed. Though smaller and drier now, it’s still a very impressive sight," the Kansas Tourism says.

"Visitors are free to lightly touch the ball (it feels like a velvet basketball) but signage politely reminds them not to pick it up. Hairball aside, the museum has several walk-through areas and numerous exhibits where visitors can trace the roots and historical events of the area, from the lives of the first native people, to the cowboy era, all the way up to present day. Volunteers will happily answer any questions you might have as you explore the facility.

"The grounds also include a research library, an original one-room school house, and a museum store with enough items to satisfy any traveler’s needs, including t-shirts featuring the giant hairball."

"Unlike cats, cattle cannot eliminate the hair they ingest. So hairballs collect in their stomachs. In 1993, IPB pulled this 35.5-inch, 2o-pound giant from a bovine stomach," the Roxie On The Road says.

"Originally, it weighed 55 pounds and measured 37 inches around, but it shrank as it dried. Yes, it is entirely made of hair. The Finney County Historical MuseumX-rayed it, to be certain. Can we get odder than this?

"Great museum to visit with your family to learn more about this region of Kansas and location to the zoo makes for a convenient place to go out for the day."

"I love these kinds of places. Local color and lots of background on the town. It’s well situated and well run."

"Exhibits are changed to feature history. Finney County records are available for research. Staff is friendly and very helpful. Large hair all on display."

"Wonderful look back at all the decades in our local area. Life in Kansas through the dustbowl and earlier settlers is facinating. The displays are very interesting, interactive and professional. Great for anyone."

"A free museum but a small donation is accepted if you would like to do so. It is not very large, but worth the time as they have a lot of information, photos and history of the area."

"We made a quick stop in here. It is right next to the zoo and is free. It is pretty small. Our favorite thing was the giant hairball located where you purchase gift shop items. ;)"

"This is a nice little interpretive museum that tells the story of Finney County and Garden City. Displays include natural history, the native people's past, the lives of settlers and the reason we stopped in the first place - the world's largest hairball. When traveling with teenage boys, it's important to keep them entertained. They thought the hairball was sufficiently gross to do just that. However, I was impressed with the exhibits and learned a lot about the local area."

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