Kansas Museum of History - Programs

The Kansas Museum of History in Topeka presents these ongoing programs. Find specific upcoming events below.

Kansas Day - for Kansas schoolchildren, presented each year on or near the state's birthday, January 29

History & Environmental Fair - for Kansas schoolchildren, presented in connection with Earth Day 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., held on a Thursday late in April

West Fest - a family event celebrating the cowboy

Museum After Hours - our monthly virtual program series is 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays

Virtual Classroom - for students to learn and explore primary and secondary sources with activities related to each topic

Program support

Kansas Museum of History programs are supported by the Kansas Historical Foundation, and through museum volunteers.

The Kansas Historical Society does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operation of its programs. The Historical Society requests prior notification to accommodate individuals with special needs or disabilities.

Upcoming Events

Map/Directions

Driving directions

Public transportation in Topeka

Topeka Metro provides transportation for class visits to the Kansas Museum of History.

• Purple routes through Topeka Metro
• Via #5 West 6th or #7 Huntoon, Social Security stop
• Bus shelter available at this stop
• Requires walking and service is limited

For more information contact 783-7000, ext. 111.

Bus grants

The Kansas Museum of History and Kansas State Capitol have partnered with Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area, which offers help with 75 percent of funding towards transportation costs. There are 41 counties within the heritage area. More information about the bus grants are available at freedomsfrontier.org.