All railway museums to visit in Kansas

Make a historic journey through railway history at 5 museums in Kansas dedicated to trains and railroads. These museums celebrate the development and impact of rail transport.

Are you a train enthusiast? Here are the best railway museums in Kansas:

  1. Great Plains Transportation Museum1

    Great Plains Transportation Museum

     Wichita, KS
    The Great Plains Transportation Museum (GPTM) is a transportation museum situated in the heart of Wichita, the largest city in the US state of Kansas. It offers a unique opportunity for visitors to explore the history of transportation in the region, with a particular focus on the railway industry.
  2. Old Depot Museum2

    Old Depot Museum

     Ottawa, KS
    The Old Depot Museum, situated in Ottawa, Kansas, is a history museum that primarily focuses on the regional history of Franklin County. It emphasizes the significance of trains in the development of small towns. The museum features the history of local Native Americans, local industries, and provides accurate recreations of historical rooms.
  3. Great Overland Station3

    Great Overland Station

     Topeka, KS
    The Great Overland Station, also known as the Union Pacific Railroad Passenger Depot, is a museum and former railroad station located in Topeka, Kansas. This historic site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, reflecting its significant role in the history of American railroads. Visitors can explore the museum to learn about the station's past and its impact on the development of the region.
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    Atchison County Historical Society Museum

     Atchison, KS
    The Atchison County Historical Society Museum is a dedicated institution for preserving the rich history of Atchison County, Kansas. The museum is named after the United States Senator and legendary 'President for a day', David Rice Atchison. It is located in the historic 1880 Santa Fe Freight Depot in Atchison, Kansas. The museum's exhibits cover a wide range of topics, including the Lewis and Clark expedition, Amelia Earhart, Jesse Stone, the railroad history of Atchison County, and a military collection with over 200 weapons spanning the Revolutionary War, Civil War, and both World Wars.
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    Souders Historical Farm Museum

     Cheney, KS
    The Souders Historical Museum is situated half a mile southwest of Cheney, Kansas, on MacArthur Road. The museum provides a glimpse into the life in Cheney and rural Kansas during the late 1880s and early 1900s.