Overland Park, KS is Chock-Full of Museums

There are so many museums both within and outside of the Overland Park borders. When seeking to explore the many museums the town offers, you may consider exploring these two options. More about Overland Park, KS can be seen here.

Museum at Prairiefire

Dedicated to showcasing the best of the Prairiefire District, come to the Museum at Prairiefire if you want to learn all about this amazing part of the United States. The museum is made up of sections, some of which are designed to be hands-on for children. These include a Discovery Room, and there is also a Great Hall where you can learn about how science and technology are used. The building itself is also a work of art and is made to resemble a fire on the Kansas prairie. Click here to read about Top Attractions in Overland Park, KS.

Arabia Steamboat Museum

Located in neighboring Kansas City is the Arabia Steamboat Museum, which was brought about when a time capsule was found in the Missouri River. The capsule, found in 1987, was filled with what is now the largest collection in the world of frontier supplies that dates from 1856. The museum is dedicated to this time capsule and its contents and tells you the story of this amazing period of history.