Kansas Museum of History, Kansas State Historical Society

Enjoy the history of Kansas in exciting and interactive exhibits at the Kansas Museum of History.
You'll discover:

the western trails
the Civil War
a full-sized train
1950s diner
and much more

Our Next Exhibit

Cars: The Need for Speed
Special Exhibits Gallery
Opening January 22, 2010

Kansas' fascination with car culture has a long history. A number of early cars were manufactured in the state, Walter Chrysler was born here, and the National Hot Rod Association held its first national championship in the state. President Dwight Eisenhower, a Kansas native, championed the interstate highway system, and we claim the first completed stretch of interstate in the nation. more

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