The mathematics history museum

Mathellaneous includes more than 60 math related items including calculating devices, quotes from famous mathematicians, and mathematical texts from the 1800s. There is a display of math related publications written by Emporia State University faculty, including "American Comprehensive Arithmetic" by M. A. Bailey, which was published in 1892. 

The Math Lab also offers mathematics related puzzles. I found the puzzles quite entertaining.

A visit to Mathellaneous does not take very long, but it combines nicely with the Johnston Geology Museum, Peterson Planetarium and Schmidt Museum of Natural History.

Mathellaneous offers a Virtual Escape Room which you can do at home.

Theme: Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse

Emporia State University's Mathematics Program invites schools, math clubs, home schoolers or individuals interested in visiting Mathellaneous or one of the other Science Hall museums to contact them to set up your visit at (316) 341-5636 or stemoutreach@emporia.edu.

Location: Emporia State University, Cram Science Hall, 14th Avenue and Merchant Street, Emporia, KS 66801
Phone: (620) 341-5636
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (when the university is in session)
Check-In: Please check in at Room 141 upon arrival.