Kansas Historical Society - Hours and directions

Hours:

Business Offices

Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

State Archives

TheState 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. 

Kansas Museum of History

TheKansas Museum of History is open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday - Friday; 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday; closed on Mondays.

Kansas State Capitol Visitor Center

TheKansas 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.

Kansas State Historic Sites

Find a listing of ourState Historic Sites with hours, directions, contacts, locations, and map.

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 Burtonmegan.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

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Kansas Historical Foundation

A sister organization of theKansas Historical Society, the state agency, the Foundation is an IRS determined 501(c)(3) non-profit. The Foundation's board of directors is led by an 18 memberexecutive committee.

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