Visit Shawnee Town 1929 Museum – Step Back into 1920s Shawnee
A Living History in Shawnee, Kansas
Located at 11501 W 57th Street, Shawnee, KS 66203, the Shawnee Town 1929 Museum (also called Old Shawnee Town) invites visitors to experience life as it was in 1920s farm-town Shawnee. This open-air museum features authentic and recreated buildings—including a farmhouse, grocery store, barber shop, schoolhouse, and working truck farm—offering a hands-on glimpse into rural life a century ago.
Visit their official website for more information.
Discover the Story of Shawnee
Founded as a Shawnee Native American center and later a farming town on the Fort Leavenworth–Fort Riley road in the mid-1800s, Shawnee transitioned into a community of truck farmers by the 1920s. The museum brings that heritage to life, using living exhibits and volunteers to show 1920s farm and small-town routines .
What You’ll See & Do
- Historic Main Street: Visit small businesses like Garrett’s Grocery, a barber shop, typewriter repair, and a car dealership—complete with a restored 1928 Chevy coupe.
- Working Farmstead: Includes a farmhouse, barn, truck garden, smokehouse, and chickens—demonstrating period farming.
- Educational Events & Tours: Programs like “Time Travelers” and seasonal events such as Juneteenth Tours bring history to life for families and students.
- Hands-On Experience: Visitors can shop at the store, tend gardens, watch live demonstrations, picnic at the bandstand, and join guided or self-guided tours.
Plan Your Visit
- Hours:
- Visitor Center & Gift Shop: Monday–Saturday, 9 AM–5 PM
- Museum Grounds: Tuesday–Saturday, 10 AM–4:30 PM (March–October)
- Admission: Adults $5; children (5–17) $3; seniors, veterans, first responders $4; under 5 free
- Event Space: The site hosts weddings, meetings, and community gatherings—information available on their website
- Directions & Parking: North parking lot off 57th Street near Visitor Center; overflow parking along Johnson Drive
Take a break from history and immerse yourself in nature here.
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After enjoying a day of history, bring timeless charm to your home’s floors. Premium Wood Floors, located at 5120 Garnett St, Shawnee, KS 66203, specializes in expert hardwood floor repair—from refinishing and sanding to repairing and installing new hardwood surfaces. Family-owned since 2007, they offer top-quality craftsmanship and exceptional service, bringing warmth and beauty back to your floors.
Restore your hardwood to its full glory—visit Premium Wood Floors for your free estimate.
Driving Directions to Premium Wood Floors
From: Shawnee Town 1929 Museum
To: Premium Wood Floors, 5120 Garnett St, Shawnee, KS 66203
- Exit the museum lot and head east on W 57th St toward Johnson Drive
- Turn right onto Johnson Drive
- Continue about 2 miles to Garnett St
- Turn right onto Garnett St
- Arrive at 5120 Garnett St, Premium Wood Floors on the right
Estimated drive time: About 7 minutes (light traffic)
Explore Shawnee’s rich heritage and let Premium Wood Floors revive your home’s hardwood—with craftsmanship that lasts.
Premium Wood Floors
5120 Garnett St, Shawnee, KS 66203
(913) 713-5873
