M.T. Liggett Art Environment Visitors Center

119 North Cherry
Mullinville, Kansas 67109
(620) 723-2600

Grounds open anytime
Visitors Center open
10 AM - 4 PM Tuesday - Saturday

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M.T. Liggett Art Environment Visitors Center - Mullinville, Kansas
M.T. Liggett Art Environment Visitors Center
M.T. Liggett Art Environment Visitors Center - Mullinville, Kansas

Kanza art is an unique collection of junk metal folk art, windmills and signs that line several of the streets of Mullinville, Kansas along the arms of the "V" formed by US Highways 400 and 54 in southwest Kansas. They are the work of M. T. Liggett, who passed away in 2017.

The many whirling windmills are the first thing that catches the eye of passing motorists, but when you stop to enjoy the humor and political commentary, you will also find rather disturbing and confusing attacks on local politicians, community members and churches. No photos of the strongest comments are posted on this page.

In 2021, the Kohler Foundation provided funding to restore and preserve the art and add a Visitors Center which is now operated by the 5.4.7 Arts Center in the nearby communiy of Greensburg.

M.T. Liggett Art Environment Visitors Center exhibits
M.T. Liggett Art Environment Visitors Center

M. T. Liggett art
Kanza Art by M. T. Liggett - Mullinville, Kansas


 

The second time I passed through Mullinville and stopped to take photos, a Chevy pickup pulled up and the artist, the late M. T. Liggett, asked me a few questions. Although folks on other web sites had indicated that he is humorous and entertaining, I was uncomfortable with the disturbing bent of some of his work and I told him his work was impressive, then just returned to my photography.

In the years, I have heard nothing but positive comments from those that have met Mr. Liggett. On repeat visits, we weren't lucky enough to find him around and I have missed that opportunity.

M. T. Liggett Kanza Art
I got a big kick out of this one


 


 


 

Art by M. T. Liggett
 

Kanza Art Studeo
During M. T. Liggett's lifetime, this was his Kanza Art Studio
and home of the self proclaimed World's Largest coffee mug collection

Weird U.S. The ODDyssey Continues
My photos of M. T. Liggett's Kansa Art are featured in Weird U.S. The
ODDyssey Continues: Your Travel Guide to America's Local Legends
and Best Kept Secrets

American Pickers, M. T. Liggett
M.T. Liggett on American Pickers in 2013

M.T. Liggett Art Environment Visitors Center Map - Mullinville, Kansas
M.T. Liggett Art Environment Map

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