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Shawnee Indian Mission - Plan your visit

Shawnee Mission, like many other missions, was established as a manual training school attended by boys and girls from Shawnee, Delaware, and other Indian nations from 1839 to 1862. Visit this 12-acre National Historic Landmark and learn the stories of those who lived there. 

Hours

  • Open year round
  • 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wednesday - Saturday
  • Closed some holidays, call to confirm site hours
  • Free admission

Admission for tour groups

  • Group tours by appointment; contact jlaughlin@fairwaykansas.org
  • $2.50 per student; teachers and adult chaperones free
  • Find more information through the City of Fairway

Contact

History of Shawnee Indian Mission

Local travel links

Kansas City Convention & Visitors Association

Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area

Upcoming Events

Map/Directions

Driving directions