Just for Teachers

School Tours

Kansas State Capitol tours are popular school field trips. Find out more about the Capitol Tour Center School Tours--tour hours, parking information, and tour tips.

Kansas flag

In 1925 the Kansas flag was a banner that hung from a horizontal bar. The banner was unpopular because it had wild sunflowers that were considered noxious weeds and it was awkward to hang or march with.

In 1927 the first official Kansas state flag had a blue field with the state seal in the center, topped by the state crest and a sunflower design. It is basically the same design we used today, with the addition Of "Kansas" in 1961.

Ad Astra

The Kansas State Capitol: Guide for Young People: Curriculum Packet is available online with fun activities, games, and information about the Capitol and Ad Astra.

Fan of the Capitol

Print and use the "I Am a Fan of the Capitol" worksheets created to provide students with an opportunity to collect five reasons why they enjoy visiting the Capitol.

John Steuart Curry murals

Kansas artist John Steuart Curry created the paintings in the East and West wings on the second floor. Curry was a native of Dunavant, Kansas. The paintings were done from 1937 - 1942. The names of the paintings are "Tragic Prelude" and "Kansas Pastoral."

Capitol Pages

Please contact the office of your state senator or state representative for more information about this fun program.