Great Plains Transportation Museum, Wichita

Name: Great Plains Transportation Museum
Address: 700 E Douglas Ave, Wichita, 67202-3506, United States
Telephone: +1 316-263-0944

#12 among attractions in Wichita

Museum, Specialty museum

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The Great Plains Transportation Museum is a railroad museum in Wichita, Kansas, United States. ()

Coordinates: 37°41'11"N, 97°19'47"W

Address

700 E Douglas AveDowntown Wichita (Old Town)Wichita 67202-3506 United States

Contact

+1 316-263-0944

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Great Plains Transportation Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Intrust Bank Arena, Exploration Place, The Keeper of the Plains, Lawrence–Dumont Stadium.

~1260 ftSW
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Exploration Place, Wichita
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Historical place, Monuments and statues
The Keeper of the Plains, Wichita
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0.9 miW
Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
Lawrence–Dumont Stadium, Wichita
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Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Museum of World Treasures, Wichita
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0.6 miW
Nightlife, Music and shows, Convention center
Century II, Wichita
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Museum, Specialty museum
Kansas Sports Hall of Fame, Wichita
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Sedgwick County Memorial Hall and Soldiers and Sailors Monument, Wichita
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Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum, Wichita
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~1770 ftW
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Theater
Orpheum Theatre, Wichita
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Church
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Wichita
15 min walk • The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, also known as St. Mary's Cathedral, is a Catholic cathedral in Wichita, Kansas, United States. It is the seat of the Diocese of Wichita. The first Catholic church was constructed in Wichita in 1872. The cathedral parish was founded in 1887.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Great Plains Transportation Museum open?

Great Plains Transportation Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday closed
Thursday closed
Friday closed
Saturday 9 am - 4 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Great Plains Transportation Museum?

Nearby attractions include Museum of World Treasures, Wichita (3 min walk), Intrust Bank Arena, Wichita (7 min walk), Scottish Rite Temple, Wichita (8 min walk), Orpheum Theatre, Wichita (9 min walk).