Coutts Museum of Art

Coutts Museum of Art is a three-floor museum in El Dorado, KS, at 110 N Main St. Established in 1970 by El Dorado attorney Warren Hall Coutts, II., the museum began when Mr. Coutts acquired the building, once the Butler County State Bank, for use as a law office for himself and his son, Warren Hall ("Bud") Coutts, III. After Bud and three friends died in a plane crash in January 1965, Mr. Coutts transformed the third floor into the Coutts Memorial Museum of Art in Bud's memory. The museum now spans the entire building and celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2020.

The museum houses a permanent collection including works by Birger Sandzén, a Swedish-born artist who made Lindsborg, KS his home, with prints donated by Ted and Alice Farmer. It also displays 21 certified recast bronze sculptures by Frederic Remington, a painter, sculptor, illustrator, and writer known for capturing the American West. Exhibits include "Bud's Room," filled with pictures, artifacts, and artwork from Bud and his father, Hall Coutts. Rotating exhibits include the 32nd Annual Student Art Show K-8 (February 14, March 20, 2026) and upcoming shows like "In A Mood," "Bees, Trees, and Shady Summer Days," and "Exploring Western Art."

The museum hosts events such as Brown Bag Lunch concerts, the Summer Camp - Coutts Art Kids program, and an Annual Fundraiser featuring dueling pianos. It holds a 4.60 rating from customer reviews. Nearby landmarks include the United States Post Office (0.1 miles), World War II History Center (0.1 miles), and Butler County Sheriff's Office (0.1 miles).