Johnson County Museum, History museum in Overland Park, Kansas.
The Johnson County Museum operates within the Arts and Heritage Center, presenting permanent and temporary exhibits that document the region's development from early settlement to modern times through artifacts and interactive displays.
The museum has worked to preserve Johnson County's past, with notable exhibits like the reconstructed 1950s All-Electric House that illustrates how postwar technology and consumer culture transformed domestic life across American suburbs.
The museum hosts community programs including Theatre in the Park productions during fall, winter, and spring seasons, while KidScape offers hands-on activities that introduce younger visitors to local history and arts through interactive learning.
Open Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., the museum charges $6 for adults and $4 for children ages 1 to 17, with a family maximum of $23 and several free admission days scheduled throughout the year.
The Becoming Johnson County exhibit traces regional development through key events and community milestones, while the 2025 Ripples exhibit focuses specifically on how water-related decisions have shaped urban planning and environmental policy across the area.
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