Kansas Museum of History - Exhibits

Explore award-winning exhibits at the Kansas Museum of History.

You Are Here: Putting Kansas on the Map

Jan. 20 - Apr. 29, 2012
Special Exhibits Gallery

Enjoy the best maps from our collection in this showcase of Kansas places opening in January. This unique exhibit will present many maps that are very rare and seldom displayed. It also offers art work and objects related to maps and mapmaking. more

What's New at the Museum? "Kansas Made Furniture"

Through March 31, 2012
Main gallery entrance

We're featuring a 1930s dresser made by one of the earliest and most successful businesses in Kansas. Abernathy Brothers Furniture of Leavenworth. This regional company lasted nearly a century. The dresser recently was donated to the museum as part of a complete bedroom suite including a bed and a chest of drawers. The suite used in Wellington, Kansas.

Main gallery exhibits

Ongoing

Enjoy extensive displays on the state's colorful past, including a Cheyenne tipi, fully stocked covered wagon, 1950s diner, and Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe locomotive.

The main gallery is open every day except Mondays and state holidays.