The Original Pizza Hut Museum

07/01/2022

Happy International Joke Day! Visit us from 8am - 5pm today and write your favorite joke on our reflections wall! ♥️🍕

Q: What is a dog’s favorite pizza topping?

A: Pupperoni! 🐶

06/28/2022

‼️Trivia Tuesday is back again‼️

What was the very first pizza order made on the Pizza Net website? 🍕(The original Pizza Net website still exists and can be visited today!)

HINT: one of the toppings rhymes with balloon! 🎈

Comment your answers below 👇

06/14/2022

We’re so excited to host author Vanessa Whiteslide () tomorrow at the Pizza Hut Museum for a book signing of her Wichita bucket list guidebook, “100 Things to Do in Wichita Before You Die.” Join us tomorrow from 11a.m. - 1p.m. to get your signed copy!

06/09/2022

Some of our favorite from April 2022 to June 2022! ♥️🍕Bringing people together one slice at a time.

1. “My parents first date was at this original Pizza Hut, the night after Thanksgiving 1958. They have been married 63 years! Dave + Kay Harlan. Ed Pointer, the artist who designed + drew Pizza Pete was a personal friend. 5/26/22”

2. “My dad —> Art Broyles, held the franchise for north Texas. He opened his first store in Forth Worth. Pizza Hut provided the financial support to raise 12 children. I worked many hours in opening his restaurants and have many good memory’s of Pizza Hut. — Steve Broyles 4-25-22”

3. (Top) “Came all the way from Chennai (India)…. Pizza Hut -Jayashree Parasuram”

3. (Bottom) “Trying cheese pizza for the first time at 1 Pizza Hut when I was 3. It’s been my favorite food ever since. April 14, 2022”

4. (Top) “My husband and I had our first date in Mentor, Ohio @ Pizza Hut”

4. (Bottom) “Met my husband (a cook at Pizza Hut) and I was a waitress. We were both college students at SDSU. Remembering the motto FAST - Friendly, Attentive, Speedy, Thoughtful. We worked at 5831 El Cajon Blvd and have been married 35 years. 1981-1986 May 23, 2022”

5. “Making pizzas on Friday nights - worked at 7 stores in 10 years. I love you Pizza Hut. Thanks for putting me through college! Best memories.”

6. “My wife and I of 35 years met while working at Pizza Hut for 4 years. 5/23/22 80-84”

06/03/2022

⚡️ ⚡️to a Pizza Hut ad in September 23, 1969 issue! The College Lunch Special was only 99¢! 😮🍕

05/24/2022

It’s Tuesday, you know what that means….
✨TRIVIA TUESDAY!✨

This weeks question: What manufacturing company in Hesston, KS made furniture for Pizza Hut restaurants in the 1960s? 🤔

Comment your answers! 👇👇👇

05/17/2022

We’re back for ‼️ This weeks question: How many logos has Pizza Hut had since they opened in 1958?

2️⃣? or 3️⃣? or 4️⃣? or 6️⃣?

Write your answer in the comments down below 👇

05/11/2022

See who all visited the in the month of April! 👋 The museum is open to the public 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. on weekdays!

You 🍕knead 🍕to come visit us!

04/27/2022

Did you know there was a book written by the first Pizza Hut franchisee? What’s the name of it? Comment Below ⬇️

04/25/2022

Olivia knows what’s up! Write down your favorite memory next time you visit our museum🍕

04/12/2022

TRIVIA TUESDAY!! Comment your answers down below or make a guess on our story!!

03/29/2022

What a beautiful Tuesday it is to answer a little trivia! Comment your answers down below 👇🏻

03/14/2022

It’s National Pi Day! Is there really any better pie than pizza? We don’t think so! This is our favorite holiday of the year and what better way to celebrate than tour the Pizza Hut Museum! See you soon❤️🍕

03/07/2022

Mini keepers are spread out all around Wichita all painted differently! This one so happens to feature the Pizza Hut Museum on it! We challenge you to find where this one is hidden :)🍕🧐

02/16/2022

In honor of Valentine’s Day yesterday, here’s a little trivia…

Comment your answers down below👇🏻👇🏻

02/14/2022

What do we love the most this Valentine’s Day?
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All the amazing people who come to visit us!….oh and pizza

02/01/2022

This weeks is a little tougher so lets see if anyone knows this. Comment your guesses below 👇🏻

02/01/2022

We love seeing people from near and far who come to learn about the history of Pizza Hut! Cant wait to see who else makes the journey to Wichita, Ks!!

01/25/2022

IT’S TUESDAY! which means we have another trivia question for you🍕 comment your guesses down below 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

12/19/2021

We hope you all have a wonderful holiday season and can’t wait to see all our visitors in the new year!!!🍕

11/26/2021

Hoping you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving with friends and family ❤️

11/13/2021

Long lasting traditions is what we do best✨

11/10/2021

Try your luck on this lovely Tuesday! Comment answers below ⬇️

11/07/2021

We love being part of your friendships and memories ☺️ keep leaving your memories with us in our museum🍕

11/03/2021

Take a shot at our trivia down below 👇🏻

10/31/2021

Dan tells the stories best✨ keep sharing your memories at the museum and also drop them in the comments below 👇🏻

10/27/2021

Write your guesses down below!!!👇🏻

10/24/2021

Leave your memories with us✨ We’ll keep them safe

10/21/2021

The original Pizza Hut may not have a red roof but that’s all the more reason to come visit so you can spot the differences. Comment below if you see your city👇🏻👇🏻

10/09/2021

Although making memories is what we strive for, reflecting on those memories is just as important ;) Thank you Cameron for sharing one of your favorite memories of Pizza Hut!

10/08/2021

Make sure to comment if you see your city😊🌆
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09/30/2021

Another week, another museum FULL of visitors. Comment below if you see your city 🌆

09/23/2021

We are so grateful to our international visitors who made the trip to Wichita to come check us out! We enjoy being able to spread the story of the Carney brothers all over the world 👬🏻🍕

09/18/2021

We can’t wait to meet you here at the Pizza Hut museum! Visit us Monday through Friday from 8am-5pm🍕🍕

09/15/2021

Every week we get visitors from all over the world. Comment if you’re from any of these cities… Also stay tuned for next week where we’ll bring it internationally!

08/12/2021

Whether you fed your family through the BOOK IT! Program or met your spouse 33 years ago working at Pizza Hut, your memories are what make the Pizza Hut experience so unique.

Share your Pizza Hut experiences on a napkin at the museum Monday thru Friday from 8-5, we would love to hear yours!

07/19/2021

🍕NEW MUSEUM ADDITION🍕

Ready for some nostalgia? This red and white tablecloth is a classic! Come relive some of your favorite Pizza Hut memories by taking a seat at our table and checking out the collection.

Thank you to the International Pizza Hut Franchise Holders Association for their generosity in loaning us this tablecloth!

06/15/2021

A few cosmetic and location changes later, 63 years looks pretty good on the Original Pizza Hut!

On June 15, 1958, Dan and Frank Carney founded Pizza Hut in Wichita, KS. Since then, has become one of the largest pizza chains in the world.

03/05/2021

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In 1958, two brothers - both Wichita University students - started a restaurant in a building on the corner of Bluff and Kellogg. They sold pizza, a dish that was just beginning to gain popularity in America. They staffed their business with family, friends and fraternity brothers and called it Pizza Hut . Come visit the on campus and learn about this iconic restaurant! 🍕

02/23/2021

This beautiful weather calls for a walk, why not stop by the Pizza Hut Museum?! And since it’s National Dog Biscuit Day, bring your four-legged friends along for a treat on us!

02/09/2021

These shoes weren’t made for walking in the snow, they were made to order pizza! Which is just as practical. It’s National Pizza Day, so come check out our collection! We’re open 11-5 every Monday - Friday.

01/15/2021

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For 3️⃣1️⃣ years, the original served as a landmark on the south side of Wichita State's campus. In 2017, the original Pizza Hut building was moved to the east side of campus to serve as an interactive museum. 🍕

12/02/2020

Frank Carney, co-founder of Pizza Hut, passed away this morning due to complications from pneumonia. Our thoughts are with Pizza Hut co-founder, Dan Carney, the rest of the Carney family, close friends and colleagues of Frank. For more about Frank Carney, see this story from the Wichita Eagle: https://www.kansas.com/news/business/biz-columns-blogs/carrie-rengers/article247534320.html?ac_cid=DM335549&ac_bid=-1266832833

Photo Credit: Wichita State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives.

10/23/2020

While the weather makes us wish the original ovens were still in use, you can still see other original artifacts from every era of Pizza Hut! Our doors are open until 5 p.m. today, so come see us! No appointment necessary.

09/16/2020

We’re having some beautiful weather in Wichita this week! Our hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, by appointment only.

Visit wichita.edu/pizzahutvisit to setup your appointment and come see us!

08/31/2020

The Original Pizza Hut Museum updated their business hours.

The Original Pizza Hut Museum updated their business hours.