National Historical Park

Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park

Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park is a National Historical Park in Kansas. The NPS currently lists 2 active alerts (1 closure), 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center, and no entrance fee.

Kansas National Historical Park No entrance fee

Updated · NPS Data API

Brown v Board National Historical Park
Brown v Board NHP Exterior · Photo: NPS Photo (via nps.gov)

About the park

“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.”

Active alerts

2

Closures

1

Campgrounds

0

Visitor centers

1

Current alerts and closures

2 active NPS alerts as of Oct 28, 2026: 1 closure, 0 danger, 0 caution and 1 information.

Closure

Please Pardon Our Dust

For much of September and October, the Visitor Center at Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park will have portions of the sidewalk and courtyard closed for renovations. Visitors will still have access to the building and museum. Please be cautious of ongoing construction and follow any signs or guidance to the safest routes into the building. Accessible parking will be available in the front of the building, though it may be limited. Please call the Visitor Center with questions: 785-354-4273

Posted or updated Sep 14, 2026 ·Park conditions on nps.gov

Information

I-70 Closure in Downtown Topeka May Affect Travel to the Park

I-70 is closed through downtown Topeka between Topeka Boulevard and 8th Avenue due to construction. Visitors traveling to Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park should allow extra travel time and follow posted detours. Westbound visitors may continue on I-70 and follow signs to local exits near downtown Topeka. Eastbound visitors should use I-470 around Topeka, then connect to local streets to reach the park at 1515 SE Monroe Street. Check KanDrive.gov or call 511 for current road condition

Posted or updated Jun 8, 2026 ·Park conditions on nps.gov

Entrance fees and passes

This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.

Things to do

Activities the NPS lists for Brown v. Board of Education.

Park FilmMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park Store

Operating hours

We are currently open Tuesday through Saturday. We are closed for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.

Visitor Center
DayHours
MondayClosed
Tuesday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday9:00AM - 5:00PM
SundayClosed

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.

Contact and directions

Phone
7853544273
Email
[email protected]
Address
1515 SE Monroe Street, Topeka, KS 66612-1143
Coordinates
39.0379, -95.6761· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

Visitor centerStandard hoursPhonePassport stamp
Visitor CenterMon 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+1(785)354-4273Yes

Campgrounds

No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.

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Nearest other NPS sites

Sources

  • Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
  • Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/brvb/index.htm
  • Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.