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Located on SW Sixth Avenue, the Kansas Museum of History is a state history museum and one of the best things to do in Topeka, Kansas. The Kansas Historical Society was founded in 1875, and its first home was in the Kansas State Capitol building.

Built in the 1980s to house the Society’s collection, the current building opened in 1984 as the Kansas Museum of History. Situated on an 80-acre site near the Potawatomi Mission, the museum houses galleries for its exhibits, classrooms for its outreach programs, and more.

There are ongoing exhibits, special temporary exhibits, and online exhibits. Some of the programs for children include Kansas Day, Museum After Hours, the History & Environmental Fair, the Sundown Film Festival, and West Fest.

Address: 6425 SW Sixth Avenue, Topeka, Kansas, Phone: 785-272-8681

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