Reviews of Kansas Museum of History (Museum)

Jackie Hoffman

Went here on a field trip with my daughter. Wish we had more time to look around. The parts we did see were very nice though and the people there made the children want to learn things

Jonathan Baker

A very well done museum of some of the history of Kansas. A smaller museum but impressive nonetheless. I have enjoyed every visit.

Jim D

What a fantastic place!!!

Michael Rolfe

I especially like the recent past

Garrett Hines

Worth the 10 dollars to get in. Lot to see so expect to stay at least 2 hours

kaylee plays

For the school house that girl was STRICT!!

i pm

Wonderful place, great to see a well organized exhibition. Brings all those memories.

Cheryl Rockhold

There a variety of things to do for all ages. There are hiking trails, hands on exhibits for children, video & audio presentations in addition to the exhibits.

dewgang_47

lots of very interesting history is stored in this building, prices are realitivaly cheap. great place to take your kids for an hour or two

Linda Porter

Great place to visit and learn some history of Kansas..Kids enjoyed...

Debbie Romine

I went to meet up with friends today. I hadn't been for quite a while! I was running late, so I didn't get to see everything today. I'll be back another day, for sure!!

Veitnom Gaming RBLX

Awesome. I wish there were more historical things in the gift shop instead of toys. Really informative

Mike Jordan

Currently a fascinating exhibit on the life of a WWI and WWII soldier. Many exhibits covering all of Kansas history.

Katherine Eppich

The new exhibit on Kansas counties was fun and highly informative!

Bernard S

A good museum at a reasonable rate. I would highly suggest taking walks on the walking trails there as well. Taking the walks in the spring time when everything is in bloom and really nice.

Andria Starr

I took my preschool class. They loved it.

Katherine Bushman

Had a great time, learned a lot about Kansas

minoxen

A very well put together museum. Lots of information you can absorb and great dioramas/displays. We ran out of time on our visit, but we enjoy reading everything so that can take awhile. If you plan on visiting give yourself atleast 2 hours, and if you're like us plan on 3.5hrs.

Carson Brown

Amazing history museum!

Kathy Norris

This a beautiful and very interesting museum. So much Kansas historic information as well as hands on exhibits for children as well as adults. For example, I have never had the opportunity to pet a buffalo or see the inside of a teepee.

JFAN

It was great. I recommend that you go there.

Daphne Pride

Everyone is very helpful.

carolyn david

Had a wonderful time here with my son and his class. Great exhibits and tons of history to learn.

Matt Max

An wonderful museum that houses an impressive number of artifacts and documents, which create a narrative that is captivating.

Bozzmu Stenger

Great museum learned a lot about Kansas

川名一直

Nice exhibition

Joe Sedlacek

Awesome museum. Fun for any ages

John Streeter

Wonderful experience for Kansas coming home to visit us.

Michael Charlton

Small but nicely curated museum. The historic steam locomotive is definitely worth seeing.

Catherine Williams

The play area for kids is fabulous and the museum is small enough that its not to much for kids. All the displays are beautifully done and very interesting! My children and I always have a grand time here and a plus is that the staff are very friendly!!!

Mike Smith

Great amount of Kansas history with everything from American Indian displays to more modern things like the Steam locomotive.

Iris Turner

Been out there a couple of times. It's a really nice place. But I'll never be back since they make a person to pay just to get get in they're door. Plain Ridiculous! I was born and raised right here in Topeka Kansa 60 some years ago.

Jay Meador

Great Museum, well planned out!

Linda Rew

Great experience, knowledgeable and friendly tour guide!!

Emmer Alex

It is always nice to walk around. I always find something new.

Gabrielle Washington

2nd time coming with the school different experience this time

Kenny Upham

Great museum with interactive displays and friendly staff!

Myra Runnebaum

Well put together and I love all the historical items. Whatever age of children new brain they should enjoy this

R Horner

Will take all day.

Thammy Aldelan

The exhibition today was just beyond words. We are celebrating Kansas day!

Cliff Sheets

Outstanding, afterhours, presentation!

Christi hubbart

they were having west fest. they had real horses and wagon rides. face painting and balloons art. they had a special county exhibit. my little girl liked the train the most. they had home made ice cream to!

Ankush Pandit

Nice gazebo and trail. MUSEUM is awesome inside but looks hidden from outside and can you a fresh coat of paint

C.J. Crawley

Excellent state museum! From the begining of our beloved state when different tribes of indians roamed the land right on thru the transformation into the modern period in this epic story of Kansas. The presentation was very well done. Walking thru can be daunting at times because you want to follow the timeline but yet not miss anything along the way. There are several places to sit down and catch your breathe, as well as reflect on what you seen so far! This museum deserves multiple visits throughout the year. The exhibits do change, and they are fascinating. Trying to take in the whole museum in one visit is just a fool's folly...there's too much to learn and see to be able to do it it in one visit!

Zach Teske

Always an interesting visit, Kansas is lucky to have it.

Mandie Gibson

Had a blast. Lots of space and interesting exhibits. A huge outside area with playground and nature trail.

Ti ti

Pretty cool

Matt Troutman

Fun experience for my son, and brought back some memories for me from when I was a kid.

geoff harrison

Disappointing they're small minded & short sighted they have paranormal activity occurring & won't allow investigation

Royce Holdeman

Well kept facility with fresh exhibits

John Koch III

Great educational place to take the kids. With a play area.

Jesika Croom

Great place to learn about Kansas history. Have been here with school field trips as well as a family outing. The kids enjoy it and do not get too bored too fast. There is a play area in the lobby where kids can dress up and learn more hands on

Alex Emmer

It never gets old.

Lane Virago

A smorgasbord of historical delights.

Clinton Kegel

Lots of interesting stuff.

Keifer Lempka

Awesome food and soooooo affordable no place offers the kind of service you get here for the price you get it for!

Shamara Parre

Great place to catch pokemon

James Leichter

There are a lot of pieces from the 50s and a full scale train which is very interesting. There's a great number of American Indian artifacts. When I was there, there were a lot of small children. I see it far more entertaining for adults though.

Kari M.

Interesting museum of state history. We went while we were waiting on movie close by and this was a great way to kill time. I learned things about Kansas I didn't know and found it very interesting. I got upset (jk) when I saw these things that I grew up with as a kid in a museum

Jeffrey Lentz

Very nice museum. The restored 1880 steam locomotive and two passenger cars on display are what got me in the door but ended up staying much longer than expected because the rest was all very interesting and well done.

Jackie Clark

Wonderful museum experience! The World War I special exhibit was remarkable. My husband has all the letters his grandfather wrote to his parents while serving in World War I . 1917-1919 We will definitely go back! Expect to spend at least 3 hours.

Paige Vlieger

Great for kids

Shannon Lewis

I could spend hours here. One of the best museums I have been to.

Chris P

I've always grown up going to this museum and remember using the telephone lines and playing with them and always find something new every time I come here but the cost of admission pushes people away from this great place in Kansas history. Better Signage would draw more people in for sure if you were just driving by you'd never know where it was.

Sean Talkington

AMAZING!!! A MUST SEE!!

TJ Ciaffone

A great place to spend an afternoon.

Gerald messer

Nice building was there for a continuing education class

joceline Aguilar

Really nice and they have alot of life size things and a small play center for children to also learn and touch things active military do not go in free though it is just 1 or 2 dollars discounted. Other than that it's really good

John Sweeney

Exceptional curating job here and staff can help you access the archives next door. On Baptist Manual Labor Training School next door not accessible.

Jordan Springer

What a great place to go in Topeka. It's a fantastic place to take the kids for a fun and educational outing.

Matt Miller

A must see. Take the time to read the information. So much to learn. Excellent outdoor trails.

Cheri Stinnett

Loved the 105 counties and 105 stories. Just wished we'd come earlier in the day. Didn't have time for the rest of the museum, but come on good reports that it's an awesome collection. The gift shop was worth a look about as well. We will return another day!!

Katrina Velarde

Great place to explore with the family

Ashley Fortunato

Fun and interesting. Went here for family day and we weren't disappointed!

Greg Reynolds

Great learning experience. Plan at least 2-4 hours to visit the exhibits.

Mark delay

It is amazing has a new exhibit 105 counties and 105 stories awesome it's a must see

Mary Lewis

Love the museum and especially love the hiking trails. Easy trails with lots of bridges, beautiful grounds.

Leo Taylor

They've done a nice job the displays were well organized bathrooms are clean staff friendly

Rose Engstrom

I wish there was more to it! Very pricy for a smaller museum.

Agus Purnomohadi

A great museum to learn history of Kansas.

Andy Fry

West Fest was awesome. So many great activities and vendors in addition to the exhibits!

Michele Mitchell

The Kansas City Museum opened in the 1980s and it looks and feels like it. Most of the exhibits are looking a little dated and the history timeline abruptly ends in the mid-1980s. However, there are many interesting exhibits including a newish one that profiles each of the state's 105 counties with a unique story - some fascinating stuff. There are a number of significant artifacts including rail cars and an old steam engine. You get a good sense of the region's history including the turbulent times leading up to and including the Civil War. Plan on spending about 90 minutes or so here.

Terry Franklin

A favorite place to sit in peace. Although I appreciate the natural paths, it would be nice to have more paved walkways around the area.

Birgit Andaverde

I just love it there

Angela Carter

Great museum for all ages. Play area for kids.

James Bolding

Lots to see. Our guide was very informative. Great class field trip.

laurence park

Wonderful displays and visual synopsis of Kansas history.

Latasha Harris

Visited the museum today with my 4th grader’s class and enjoyed it. Would like to revisit it when I don’t have 10 year olds to herd around. BEST part BY FAR was the Stach Schoolhouse. I absolutely loved observing the kids receive 90 minutes of 19th century curriculum. The teacher (wish I would have caught her name) did a wonderful job of transporting us all back to another era. It will certainly be memorable for kids and parents

Alyssa Kester

I was a little disappointed in the actual history contained in the museum. There is wonderful, rich Kansas history surrounding the Civil Rights Movement that wasn't included at all. Everything after 1900 was strangely glazed over.

Evan Church

The paths through the prairie around the museum are nice, but who would pay this much for a museum of KANSAS history?

Ashley Wilson

Staff were wonderful and the museum has a lot of different items to attract a wide variety the kids had a lot of fun

David Webber

A must visit if you're in Topeka. Extensive collection of artifacts and displays from many different eras of Kansas history. If you like museums you'll like this place!

Rick Baker

One of the best museums in the country. Great exhibits, beautiful facilities, and many family friendly events. It's something our community can take a lot of pride in! Go check it out.

Kevin Feeney

Great on WWI and older history; more recent history displays not Kansas specific

Robert Gatton

What a place to learn about the history of Kansas

Martha Hemphill

Interesting

Sarah Hartman

Very interesting displays at a very reasonable price. I enjoyed the gift shop and veteran memorial exhibit.

Zac Glenn

I liked the models and wax figures used to tell the stories of history. Spacious and clean.

Nick Koropatny

Walked the nature trail, very beautiful.

Kyla Dominick

Very informative, interactive and fun!

Michelle Smith

Wonderful Museum with lots of history you need a good 2-3 hours to really enjoy all there is to see

Jayme Pfeifer

Really enjoyed this museum. Although, I am from western Kansas and apparently there is zero Kansas history from that side of the state according to the information at the museum. Was disappointed in the lack of state wide history.

Anton Grundström

A nice experience but I recommend getting a guide if you go here.

Tom Parish

Amazing place. Totally worth the time. Will be back again soon!

Andrew Benton

A great place to take the family and learn about Kansas History!

peach darlin

great exhibits

Austin Prescott

amazing

T Hoyt

Awesome comprehensive history of the state of Kansas. Pretty inexpensive admission, and great for families and anyone who wants to learn about the state. A must if you are just moving to Kansas

Josh Hailey

Great hiking trails around the ground and good exhibits inside.

Susan Colvin

My daughter was married here tonight and it was beautiful and the staff was so helpful and kind. They were all fantastic and accommodating. It is a beautiful place for pictures and events.

Solet Mod

The view off wea creek bridge is fantastic.

christopher trochez

Spent some time on the nature trails here. Beautiful place.

June Noble

Great way to learn about Kansas history.

Douglas Thomas

Beautiful exhibits.

Donna Yost

There is a lot of information on the history of Kansas I really enjoyed it. They are working on the parking lot but it was still easy to get around.

Justin Holstin

Great place. Just walking around the ground was fabulous.

Venieta Osburn

Grand kids loved the museum, was able to roam on there own and learn

Chris Shafer

Great museum at a decent price. Plus they marked all of the exhibits that are on mysteries at the museum.

Mark Dudley

Awesome!. The museum is very well-presented and organized. I loved the Steam Locomotive, covered wagon, and many displays of household items/clothing!

Terry WC

Great place for young and old to learn about Kansas.

Devin Clark

Lots of interesting history on Kansas' birthday. Plus there was live bluegrass today.

LAURA THACKERY

Good Displays.

Michael Sutton

Have to pay for the kids area now. Kinda disappointed

Peggy Alvarez

Lots of interesting things to see for all ages

Terri A. Bretz

Calming ,has been on tv several times on Mysteries in the Museum.

Jamie Cummings

Great experience and interaction with the staff was great!

Audrey Lintner

Truly impressive, with exhibits that will appeal to all ages and interests.

Eric Williams

Fascinating place to visit. Very easy to lose yourself among the displays for at least two or three hours. Plus they have a special exhibition that changes every few months (which gives an extra incentive for returning at least once a year!).

Trisha D

Great place to visit! Wonderful kids area.

Karina Cid

This museum is amazing. It's a great place to learn more about the history of Kansas and the American culture.

Bill Strinden

This is an excellent museum. I did not have time to view it fully, therefore I did not give it 5 stars, but it is very good.

andrew moulden

A nice place. The kids love the play areas but it would be nice if they changed the exhibts a little.

RANDALL KOEHN

Great place for a family of history buffs....

Steve Miller

Get source for Kansas history and research.

Clint Walker

A good learning experience of the past.

Zoe Drury

Great time.

Nate Williams

Great experience! I'm not a fan of reading history, but seeing it takes me to my child days! This place had so much to see and was surprisingly a really nice museum. My only regret is that I didn't have more time to just lounge around the museum to see and read everything. This museum had tons of stuff from an actual train to canons to tepees and if you can imagine it, it is probably there. It is a great to take the family and learn about the history of Kansas! Highly recommend this to everyone!

Dustin F

There's allot to learn from the past in this place

Troop 1516

Very nice facility with changing exhibts.

Marcus Metoyer Jr

Very organized. Lots to see.

Nick McKinney

Ever since they changed the layout the place has less displays and a ton of walls. It used to be great and free but now it's not that great.

Keith T

This place is too cool if you like history.

jjr rjj

Very nice Museum

NICHOLAS HOFMEIER

Awesome

Chris Wuenstel

Best educational entertainment in awhile

Sajib Ul Islam

History of old kansas portrayed at their best

Haley S

So many thing to learn and such a cool way to experience learning them...

Jeremy Carlile

Great trails and landmarks. Worth a visit solo or with the family!

Sherry Hoelting

What a great place to take the kids . So hands on

Aaron Michael

Pokemon history huntn

Chris Kerry

Amazing place with so many wonderful resources and knowledgeable people.

Mahesh Kumar. C

Lot of artifacts and neatly maintained place. Opens a lot of doors into Kansas history during World war 1 and 2. Information about native Americans n Wichita Indians exhibited pretty well. Plenty of war souvenirs and items on display. A must visit in Topeka which puts the limelight on less known facts about Kansas.

Ray Stickels

Great museum. Need brighter lights in the railroad cars

John P Gibson

This rating and review are for the trails around the museum. My family and I have been enjoying them for year. They are well maintained. I love the bridges.

Clint Lister

Nice museum.

Stacy Ramsey

Excellent museum, good place to visit when crossing to Colorado.

David Blomberg

It took me three years to Finally get my family to this museum and it is wonderful! Really neat facts about the history of Kansas. Plus there is a Train inside the building! They had to build the building around it my kids loved that part and the playroom they have they where in there for a few hours!

DarQ Knight

Interesting but its about a dollar per square foot of museum for entry. Fortunately thats only 10$. I wouldnt plan a day there but there are some interesting artifacts.