Kansas is a land of rich history and deep cultural significance, where the past comes to life through its museums, historic sites, and preserved landscapes. From the stories of Native American tribes and early pioneers to the wonders of the tallgrass prairies and the evolution of industry and innovation, Kansas offers a wealth of historical experiences for visitors of all ages.
In this guide, we’ll explore some of the most renowned historic sites and museums throughout the Sunflower State, along with several other must-visit locations.
Boot Hill Museum
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This interactive recreation of Dodge City's historic Front Street-including the saloon, jail and church - will keep the entire family entertained. Within Boot Hill Museum's collection of more than 60,000 objects…
Kansas Aviation Museum
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Housed in the original Wichita Municipal Airport Terminal Building, the Kansas Aviation Museum showcases the rich heritage of aviation that runs through the veins of our great state. You can see original aircraft built…
Nicodemus National Historic Site
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Nicodemus is located on Highway 24, halfway between Webster Lake and Hill City. Established in 1877, Nicodemus is the only remaining town west of the Mississippi River founded and settled by African Americans at the end…
Eisenhower Presidential Library
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Visit the all-new exhibits at the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum and experience Ike and Mamie’s story in their own words. One of Abilene’s most iconic attractions, the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential…
Fort Larned National Historic Site
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Fort Larned is the most complete and best preserved military post of the Indian Wars era on the Santa Fe Trail. The Fort consists of nine authentically restored and refurnished buildings including the barracks…
Haskell Cultural Center and Museum
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The vision of the Haskell Cultural Center and Museum is to respectfully serve as a steward of living tribal materials, traditions and cultural arts. Using these tools as a vehicle of transmission to truthfully convey the…
Mid-America Air Museum
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With over 100 aircrafts on display, whether your interest is general aviation, warbirds, helicopters or experimentals and homebuilts, there's something to spark your imagination at Mid-America Air Museum in Liberal. Also…
Marais des Cygnes Massacre Site
Back to Top of ListMarais des Cygnes Massacre State Historic Site
In May 1858, proslavery men gunned down 11 free-state men in a ravine that is now an important landmark. The shootings shocked the nation and became a pivotal event in the Bleeding Kansas era. A few months later…
Museum at Prairiefire
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The Museum at Prairiefire is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to meaningful learning and engagement with science, culture, art, and natural history. As well as hosting a variety of dynamic, authentic Natural…
History + Culture
Kansas history is American history. Being in the middle of it all means we have a bit of it all. Our roots were planted from seeds all over the…