Tornadoes, droughts, prairie fires, floods -- Kansas gets them
all. Even though modern conveniences and forecasting methods buffer
us from the weather, we still experience the effects of nature.
This display presents Kansas' challenging climate, and how residents
have learned to deal with it, in an exciting interactive format.
more
Kansas gifts and books are offered by the
Museum Store.
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 the Topeka
Transit Bus Schedule (West 6th route). NOTE: Service
is limited to three daily trips, Monday through Friday.
See the bus schedule link above for details.
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday
1 - 5 p.m. Sunday
Closed Mondays and state
holidays
Print a gallery map before your visit Discovery Place
(hands-on gallery) is open:
1 - 5 p.m. Tuesday - Sunday Potawatomi Mission
is open Tuesday - Friday
$5 adults, $4 seniors, $3 students
(Kansas residents get a $1.00 discount)
Group rates available with prior notice More admission information KSHS members, current
military, and children 5 and under admitted free
Free parking & picnic areas
ADA accessible
Wheelchairs/strollers available
Snack bar Nature trail
Accredited by the American Association of Museums
(AAM)
The
Kansas Historical Society is an affiliated member of the Time
Travelers program. Benefits of this program include a 2 for 1
discounted admission and a discount in the Museum Store. For more information
visit the Time
Travelers website.
Our Newest Exhibit 
The
Kansas Historical Society is an affiliated member of the 
