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National Historical Park · Kansas

Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park

National Historical Park in Kansas. No entrance fee.

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TypeNational Historical Park
StateKansas
Entrance feeNo entrance fee
CampgroundsNone
Nearest national parkGateway Arch (297 mi)
Closest airportMHK (54 mi)
Brown v Board National Historical Park
The Monroe Elementary School Building. Photo: NPS Photo

Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park is a national historical park run by the National Park Service in Kansas.

In the park service’s words

The path to equality has been anything but smooth. It's taken courage and dedication by everyday people coming together for a common goal to carry the country toward true equality. Parents, teachers, secretaries, welders, ministers, and students drove their communities, and the country along with them, toward justice in a series of often unsteady turns leading to the Brown v. Board decision.

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Fees and hours

Entrance fee: No entrance fee.

Hours: Mon Closed; Tue 9:00AM - 5:00PM; Wed 9:00AM - 5:00PM; Thu 9:00AM - 5:00PM; Fri 9:00AM - 5:00PM; Sat 9:00AM - 5:00PM; Sun Closed. We are currently open Tuesday through Saturday. We are closed for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.

Getting there

The park is located in downtown Topeka, Kansas at 1515 SE Monroe Street.

Airport City Drive to the park Straight-line miles Type
Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) Manhattan, KS No road route 54 Regional
Kansas City International Airport (MCI) Kansas City, MO No road route 55 Large hub
Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) Salina, KS No road route 108 Regional

Drive times run from the airport to Zion Canyon Visitor Center, estimated with OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap roads at normal speeds; allow extra for traffic, stops and construction.

Miles are straight-line distances.

Visitor centers

  • Visitor Center: Mon Closed; Tue 9:00AM - 5:00PM; Wed 9:00AM - 5:00PM; Thu 9:00AM - 5:00PM; Fri 9:00AM - 5:00PM; Sat 9:00AM - 5:00PM; Sun Closed. Located inside the Monroe School Building itself, the Brown v. Board of Educational National Historic Site Visitor Center houses most of the exhibits as well as the bookstore.

Weather

Kansas has a temperate but continental climate, with great extremes between summer and winter temperatures but few long periods of extreme hot or cold.

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Know before you go

Drones are banned at almost every park site, and you may not take rocks, plants or artifacts. Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet where they are allowed. Bring no firewood from home.

Nearby

The nearest national park is Gateway Arch, about 297 miles away in a straight line.

Sources

Last checked 1 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is there an entrance fee at Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park?

No entrance fee.

Where is Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park?

In Kansas. The closest airport with scheduled flights is Manhattan Regional Airport, about 54 miles away.

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