Kansas Museum of History, Kansas State Historical Society

Visit award-winning exhibits and discover the real people and real stories of Kansas!

Our Newest Exhibit

Forces of Nature
Special Exhibits Gallery
Through Jan. 4, 2009

Tornadoes, droughts, prairie fires, floods -- Kansas gets them all. Even though modern conveniences and forecasting methods buffer us from the weather, we still experience the effects of nature. This display presents Kansas' challenging climate, and how residents have learned to deal with it, in an exciting interactive format. more

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Visiting the Kansas Museum of History
Location:	Exit 356 on I-70 in west Topeka. Turn north; enter the roundabout and follow the signs directing you west. Public transportation is available through the Topeka Transit Bus Schedule (West 6th route). NOTE: Service is limited to three daily trips, Monday through Friday. See the bus schedule link above for details.
Hours:	9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday 1 - 5 p.m. Sunday Closed New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas (Dec. 25 & 26) and most state holidays. Print a gallery map before your visit Discovery Place (hands-on gallery) is open: 1 - 5 p.m. Tuesday - Sunday Potawatomi Mission is open Tuesday - Friday
Tours:	Group tours by appointment School field trips Group and self-guided tours
Events:	Workshops, classes, and activities
Admission:	$5 adults, $4 seniors, $3 students (Kansas residents get a $1.00 discount) Group rates available with prior notice More admission information KSHS members, current military, and children 5 and under admitted free
Phone:	785-272-8681
Email:	KansasMuseum@kshs.org
Mailing Address:	6425 SW 6th Avenue Topeka KS 66615-1099
Services:	Free parking & picnic areas ADA accessible Wheelchairs/strollers available Snack bar Nature trail

Accredited by the American Association of Museums (AAM)

The Kansas Historical Society is an affiliated member of the Time Travelers program. Benefits of this program include a 2 for 1 discounted admission and a discount in the Museum Store. For more information visit the Time Travelers website.

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