State Archives
The public is welcome to the State Archives with research resources on Kansas history and the West.
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Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday - Friday;
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Saturday
Preparing for your research visit
- Researcher policy
- Digital camera use policy
- Reading room introduction
- Our catalogs and subject guides
- Purple routes through Topeka Metro
- Exit bus at Social Security Office on Topeka Metro Route 6 only on Outbound (Westbound) run
- Requires walking and service is limited
- For live bus locations visit Topeka Metro or download the Double Map Bus Tracker app on your mobile device
State Archives tours
- Schedule guided tours for a school group or organization in advance
Maps
- Driving and parking directions
- Nature trail (PDF)
- Kansas Historical Society headquarters (Google maps)
Other amenities
- Nature trail
- Free parking and picnic areas
- Playground
Local travel links
Upcoming Events
