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 Topeka Transit (West 6th and Wanamaker-Gage routes). NOTE: Service is limited, and requires walking some distance. Click on the link for details.

Hours:
  • 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday
  • 1 - 5 p.m. Sunday
  • Closed New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas and state holidays
  • Events:

    Workshops, classes, and activities

    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

    Museum Admission Fees
    Kansas residents receive $1 discount

     

    Admission Fees

    KSHS, Inc., Members

    Free

    Current Military

    Free

    Adult

    $5

    Senior (60 and over)

    $4

    Student with I.D.

    $3

    Five and under

    Free with family


    Organized Groups
    With two weeks prior notice

     

    Admission Fee
    Plus $1-3 tour fee

    Adult groups

    $3

    Pre-K - 12 school groups

    $1

    Non-school groups

    $2


    Included
    with Admission

    Free

    Docent Stationing (April-May)

    Discovery Place

    Visitor Materials

    Nature Trail

    Limited scholarship funds are available for qualifying student groups. For more information call our scheduler at 785-272-8681, ext. 414.

    Behind-the-Scenes Tours

    Discovery Place

    • The Discovery Place is provided as a free service to our visitors.
    • Your donation toward its upkeep is greatly appreciated.

    Time Travelers

    The Kansas Historical Society is an affiliated member of the Time Travelers program. Benefits of this program include a $1 discount on admission. For more information visit the Time Travelers website.


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