A Little Kansas History

         

Photo Found on: Legends of Kansas

            Since the weather has been so cold here in Topeka as of late, I decided to head to the Kansas Museum of History to warm up. The museum is located in the northwest portion of the city at 6425 Southwest 6th Avenue Topeka, Ks 66615. Doors open up at 9 A.M. and close at 5 P.M. Tuesday through Saturday and from 1 P.M. to 5 P.M. on Sunday. Along with the Museum, the building is also home to the Kansas State Archives which houses more than a centuries worth of historical documents. Here is a link to the Kansas Museum of History web page for more information. 

             I have to say, I was very surprised with this museum. When I first decided to go I wasn't sure what to expect. I have been to museums all over the country, how could our little museum stack up? Having said that, this museum is a fantastic place for any history buff or curious visitor to Kansas and the city of Topeka. When you first enter the exhibit you start in pre-historic Kansas, and through the twists and turns you go through the civil war, the industrial revolution, all the way to modern Kansas. Visiting the museum was a great way to spend an afternoon in the city and I recommend it to anyone and everyone. 

Here are a few pictures from my visit:

Photo By: Ben Faires @ Kansas Museum of History

Photo By: Ben Faires @ Kansas Museum of History

Photo By: Ben Faires @ Kansas Museum of History

Photo By: Ben Faires @ Kansas Museum of History

Photo By: Ben Faires @ Kansas Museum of History