Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site
In the Monroe Elementary School.
Topeka
Kansas's capital, where Brown v. Board of Education began, with a national historic site at the old Monroe School.
The case that ended school segregation is told in a powerful small museum, and the capitol has a mural of John Brown.
- Best Time
- Spring and fall
- Time Needed
- Half a day
- Cost Level
- $$$$
- Open
- Year-round
- Getting There
- About 1 hour from Kansas City.
What to See
2 of 3 are freeKansas State Capitol
Tours up into the dome.
Evel Knievel Museum
The daredevil's gear, plus a jump simulator.
Know Before You Go
- Check opening hours before you go, especially on weekends and at state buildings.
Where to Stay
Stay downtown.
Where to Eat
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Last checked 2026-11-01. Part of the Midwest list.