GREAT PLAINS TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM

WICHITA, KS

The Great Plains Transportation Museum is located in Wichita, Kansas and is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of transportation in the Great Plains region. It was founded in 1987 and is housed in the historic 1914 Santa Fe Railroad Depot.

The museum features a variety of exhibits that showcase the evolution of transportation in the Great Plains, including locomotives, railcars, and automobiles. Some of the most notable exhibits include the Santa Fe Steam Locomotive #3768, which was built in 1928 and is one of the largest operating steam locomotives in the world, and the 1920s-era Pullman car, which was used by presidents and other dignitaries.

In addition to the exhibits, the museum also offers a range of educational programs and events, including tours, lectures, and hands-on activities for visitors of all ages. The museum is staffed by a team of dedicated volunteers who are passionate about preserving the history of transportation in the Great Plains and sharing it with others. Overall, the Great Plains Transportation Museum is an excellent destination for anyone interested in the history of transportation and its impact on the Great Plains region.

GREAT PLAINS TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in WICHITA KS. US MID #8402000333

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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GREAT PLAINS TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM INC
700 E DOUGLAS AVE
WICHITA
KS
67202

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