Discover voices from Kansas' past at the State Archives & Library. The Center's research collections contain more than 5 miles of printed materials, more than 7 miles of Kansas government archives and manuscript materials, 25,000 maps, approximately 500,000 photographs, and more than 50,000 reels of microfilm.

Visiting the State Archives & Library
Location:

Exit 356 on I-70 in west Topeka; follow the signs. Map to the Kansas History Museum & Library

Public transportation is available through the Topeka Transit Bus Schedule (West Sixth route)

Hours:

9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday - Saturday
Closed Sundays, Mondays, and state holidays

Tours

Group tours by appointment

Phone:

785-272-8681, ext. 117

FAX
TTY

785-272-8682
785-272-8683

 

ADA access
Wheelchairs available

Email:

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Mailing Address:

State Archives & Library
KSHS
6425 SW Sixth Avenue
Topeka KS 66615-1099

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