Homeschool Day
Description
Friday, October 17, 2025
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Homeschool families are invited to join us for an interactive educational program at our historic truck farm and recreated Shawnee Downtown! Families will self–guide through the activity stations across the museum, including favorites like farmstead laundry and grocery shopping along with BONUS activities just for Homeschool Day! Stay tuned for activity announcements on our social media closer to the date.
Pre-paid registration is required for this program. No walk-ups will be allowed. Admission is $6.00 per child age 5-17 and $6.00 per adult. Children under 5 are free. Please call (913) 248–2360 to sign up. Activity areas are open from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, and families are welcome to stay on the grounds after 1:00pm to eat lunch or self-guide open areas. The Museum closes at 4:30pm. Admission does not include a guided tour. Event is rain or shine.
Offered At
Shawnee Town 1929
Shawnee Town 1929 allows visitors to experience a typical day in and around the 1920s farm community of Shawnee, Kansas, through authentic collections, exhibits, programs and events. Our living history museum site offers multiple historic and recreated buildings and areas you can explore in our town (barber shop, jail, typewriter repair shop, grocery store, school, undertakers, garage, car dealership, bandstand) and on our farm (farmhouse, outhouse, chicken coop, barn, market shed, smokehouse, garage, working heirloom garden). Check our website for educational information on our many field trip options, traveling artifact and immigration trunks, and (coming soon) virtual tours! We frequently hold different classes, events, and concerts too! We look forward to your participation in one of the many exciting programs Shawnee Town 1929 has to offer.
Self-Guided Tours of Museum Grounds:
Open March to October 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday
Visitor's Center Gift Shop & Exhibit:
Open Year Round 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
The Museum is closed on all public holidays observed by the City of Shawnee.
Museum Tour:
$5.00 per adult, $3.00 per child (ages 5-17), Free - children under 5, $4.00 Seniors (65+), First Responders & US Military Veterans
Details
Subjects
History
Capacity
500 students
Duration
180 min.
Activity
College Tour
Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Price Options
$6.00 per Person for Students