VISIT
The 12-acre campus of the Shawnee Indian Mission includes three historic buildings, native and demonstration gardens and the largest expanse of greenspace in northeast Johnson County. During its 185-year history, these buildings and grounds have served many purposes – a school, a legislative chamber, Territorial capitol, a military encampment, a supply station – that reflect changing times in the history of Kansas. The Mission is located at 3403 W 53rd St, Fairway, KS 66205.
HOURS
Open Year Round
Wednesday through Saturday, 10am – 5pm
Closed on federal and city holidays
The Research Library in the North Building is open on Wednesdays, 10am – 4pm
Visitors are welcome to walk the grounds and visit the gardens from dawn to dusk.
Please remember to pick up after your pets.
FEES
Donation to tour the East and North (on Wednesday) buildings:
$5.00 – Adults
$1.00 – Children, 4-16
ACCESSIBILITY
The East Building is ADA accessible with elevator access to the second floor.
PARKING
Free parking is available on the east side of the main (East) building. Enter off West 53rd St in Fairway.
TO SCHEDULE A GROUP OR SCHOOL
Every year, the Mission welcomes hundreds of school groups, scout troops, church groups and civic clubs. To schedule a group tour or class field trip, please contact Jennifer Laughlin at least one week in advance.
For school field trips, there is a charge of $2.50/student; adult chaperones are free.
