Great Overland Station, Railroad museum in North Topeka, United States.
The Great Overland Station features railroad exhibits, photographs, and educational displays across 6,770 square feet of neoclassical brick architecture.
Built in 1927 as a Union Pacific passenger station, this railroad depot served travelers until 1971 and continued as railroad offices until 1988.
The museum presents exhibits about the Exodusters, African American refugees who settled in Kansas after the Civil War, establishing communities across the state.
Located at 701 North Kansas Avenue, the museum opens Tuesday through Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM with adult admission at $6 and children at $2.
Children can experience train operations through two simulators and explore a genuine red caboose with functional components like hand brakes and control panels.
Location: Topeka
Inception: 1927
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
Floors above the ground: 1
Made from material: brick
Address: 200 NW Railroad Street
GPS coordinates: 39.06610,-95.66940
Latest update: March 4, 2025 15:49
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