JESSE JAMES MUSEUM

WICHITA, KS

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The Jesse James Museum in Wichita, KS is a unique and educational attraction that tells the story of the infamous American outlaw, Jesse James. Located in the heart of downtown Wichita, this museum gives visitors a look into the life and history of one of the most famous outlaws of the Wild West.

The museum is home to over 17,000 artifacts, photographs and documents, which tell the story of Jesse James and his life of crime. Visitors can learn about the James-Younger Gang and the robberies they committed while travelling across the country. The museum also highlights the life of Cole Younger, a prominent member of the gang and Jesse James’ brother-in-law.

At the museum, visitors can see a variety of items that belonged to Jesse James, including his guns, saddle, clothes, and hats. There are also artifacts from his victims, including money, jewelry, and other items of value.

The museum also features a full-scale replica of the Northfield bank robbery, the infamous attempt by the James-Younger Gang to rob a bank in Minnesota. There is also a collection of outlaw memorabilia, including wanted posters, newspaper articles, and other items related to Jesse James and the James-Younger Gang.

The Jesse James Museum is a great place to learn about one of the most famous outlaws of the Wild West. It is open daily and admission is free.

JESSE JAMES MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in WICHITA KS. US MID #8402000070

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

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JESSE JAMES MUSEUM
555 W DOUGLAS AVE
WICHITA
KS
67213

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MID # 8402000070
Name JESSE JAMES MUSEUM
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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INCOME 0
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LAT/LONG 37.684531, -97.34597
CODES FIPS State Code: 20
FIPS County Code: 173
US Census Tract: 004300
US Census Block: 3039