Kansas Historical Society - Hours and directions
Hours:
Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Closed state holidays.
The State Archives research room hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday. The public is welcome. Closed state holidays.
The Kansas Museum of History is open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday; 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday; closed on Mondays. Closed state holidays.
Kansas State Capitol Visitor Center
The Kansas State Capitol Visitor Center is open 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday; Capitol Store: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday. 785-296-3966. Historic tours, dome tours, and self-guided tours are available. Closed state holidays.
Find a listing of our State Historic Sites with hours, directions, contacts, locations, and map. Closed state holidays.
Kansas State Holidays
All Kansas Historical Society offices and locations are closed for state holidays, and locations within Shawnee County are closed when inclement weather is declared.
Kansas Historical Society Contact List
- Archeology: Paige Bump, paige.bump@ks.gov; 785-272-8681, ext. 267
- Historic preservation: Megan Maize, megan.maize@ks.gov, 785-272-8681, ext. 225
- Historic sites: Caryn Kramer, caryn.kramer@ks.gov, 785-272-8681, ext. 204
- Museum collections: Anna Woods, anna.woods@ks.gov; 785-272-8681, ext. 452
- Research questions: kshs.reference@ks.gov; 785-272-8681, ext. 284
- Public records: Megan Burton megan.burton@ks.gov; 785-272-8681, ext. 272
- School programs: Ashley Pheigaru, ashley.pheigaru@ks.gov; 785-272-8681, ext. 416
- Tours and volunteers: Mia Santarelli, mia.santarelli@ks.gov; 785-272-8681, ext. 415
Stay in touch
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