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Kansas Museum of History "You're living history" when you visit the Kansas History Center. An 1880 Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway locomotive, full-sized Cheyenne tipi, Wichita grass lodge, covered wagon, and log house are just a few of the many features in the Main Gallery at the Museum of History.

From the prehistoric period through Bleeding Kansas, and the Civil War to the recent past, the museum offers more than 22,000 square feet of exhibits and interactive displays on the history of Kansas.

The Kansas History Center also features the new Center for Historical Research, offering access to an extensive collection of books, periodicals, manuscripts, records, newspapers, photographs, and microfilm.


Admission: Adult $8; Senior citizen (65 and older) $7; Military $7; Student (pre-K through college with ID) $6; Children five and under free with family
Hours: Hours are 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday.
Address: 6425 SW 6th Avenue
Phone: 785-272-8681
Fax: 785-272-8682
Our Website:www.kshs.org/museum
Open daily except New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

The Center for Historical Research is open 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

Come visit us in Topeka, Kansas

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Lake Shawnee Recreational Area

Lake Shawnee is a man-made, 411-acre lake offering fishing, boating, sailing and swimming. Within the 1,600-acre park surrounding the lake are foot trails, fish hatcheries (for stocking the lake), a golf course, a marina, tennis courts, shelter houses, horseback trails, ball diamonds, and gardens.

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First Presbyterian Church

The First Presbyterian Church, built over 112 years ago, is the site of a unique presentation of Tiffany Windows. Adorning the sanctuary is the rare artwork of America's foremost designer of stained glass, Louis Comfort Tiffany, who came to Topeka in 1911 and produced these windows for the church. Topeka, KS Historic Churches


Carousel in the Park & Gage Park Mini-Train

Two of the most popular attractions in Gage Park are the 1908 restored Carousel and the Mini-Train that circles the park. Built in 1908 by the Herschell-Spillman company of New York, Topeka's carousel offers timeless entertainment housing a 1909 Wurlitzer band organ. Purchased by the city in 1986

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Topeka High School

Designed by Topeka architect Thomas W. Williamson, Topeka High School was completed in 1931 at a cost of over one million dollars. Today, it is one of the city's most distinguished landmarks. The mast spar from "Old Ironsides" can be seen on the east lawn of the school.

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Kansas State Capitol

Located in downtown Topeka, the State Capitol architecture exemplifies the strength of the pioneer spirit. Dating back to 1866, the Capitol houses Kansas'

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