Museum of the Kansas National Guard, Topeka

There is a home depot drop yard literally across the street. Walked over on a sunday.. the museum unfortunately was closed but did take some time to check out the static displays. Had several aircraft on display. A kc-135 stratotanker, F-105 Thunderchief, B-47 Canberra and an F-4 Phantom with the markings of Pilot from Vietnam who downed a MIG. They also had an M-60 and M-1 tanks, several Helo's, cobra gunship, a huey troop transport, a cargo one and a bell Jet ranger (don't remember the military designations) Lots of other equipment some of them WW2 vintage. Was really neat. Wished the museum had been open. Took some snap shots with my Holy Grail Rabbit I bought at Meridian Underground Music out of Meridian Mississippi

A really great museum but it will overload you trying to read everything! Friendly people plenty of parking. It’s probably one of the best FREE museums I’ve been to and tells a great history of the States Gaurd.

Awesome place for locals and travelers to Topeka. Lots to look at and explore. Lots of equipment, tanks, planes, helicopters, trucks, for kids to look at. Lots of documents, history and items to read for adults. It is also free, donations are accepted, but don't think it is free for a reason, it could easily cost quite a bit for entry in most cities in the US. Go check it out and then check out the Combat Air Museum just southeast of it after.

This is a great donation museum with tons of military history. We loved the tanks outside of the museum. They have an American half track from WW2 and some Russian tanks captured in Desert Storm! Inside the museum has lots of military artifacts from the National Guard including a flame thrower, anti tank gun, rocket launchers, and way too much to list. There was some military gear for the kids to dress up in, which was awesome.

Wonderful place to visit. You can’t beat the price either - free for everyone. Kids have an opportunity to explore, hear stories, and get hands-on with lots of things. Lots of memorabilia, replicas, history, and decommissioned military vehicles.