Museum at Prairiefire

Museum at Prairiefire is a natural history museum in Overland Park with large glass panels that reflect the colors and forms of the surrounding Kansas prairie landscape. The facility spans approximately 42,000 square feet and displays rotating exhibitions about nature, space exploration, and prehistoric life.

The museum opened in 2014 as a partnership with the American Museum of Natural History in New York. This collaboration allows the facility to present rotating exhibitions from major scientific institutions.

The building's design reflects the connection to the local prairie landscape and communicates why this environment matters to the region. Through rotating exhibitions, it serves as a cultural hub that brings different perspectives on science and natural history to the community.

The museum is located on West 135th Street with easy access from major highways and convenient parking nearby. Shopping and dining options in the adjacent area make it practical to combine a visit with other activities.

In 2024, the museum opened an exhibition space for the National College Baseball Hall of Fame, creating an unexpected connection between sports history and natural science collections. This combination makes the facility a place where athletic heritage is presented alongside natural history topics.

Location: Overland Park

Fee: Yes

Website: https://visitthemap.org

GPS coordinates: 38.88197,-94.65210

Latest update: December 12, 2025 08:00