Attractions in Shawnee, Kansas
Amusements
1950's All - Electric House 913-631-6709
6305 Lackman Road, Shawnee, KS 66216
Step inside this "house of the future" and suddenly it's 1954 all over again. Stop by soon... we'll leave all the lights on for you. more info map
Historic Sites & Monuments
Old Shawnee Town 918-248-2360
11501 W 57th St, Shawnee, KS 66216
Features 17 original and replica buildings from the 1800's and 1900's. Also featured are period gardens and an exhibit gallery. more info mapProtector's Memorial 913-631-2155
6535 Quivira Road, Shawnee, KS 66216
Visit the only combined police and firefighters memorial. more info mapVeteran's Tribute - Hands of Freedom 913-631-5200
13500 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS 66216
Honoring military veterans of all wars and peacetime, this monument is comprised of granite slabs with a bronze globe sitting atop the highest granite slab. This... more info map
Libraries & Research Centers
Johnson County Public Library 913-962-3800
13811 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS 66216
This library provides a variety of books, reference materials, periodicals, CDs, books-on-tape, videos, and CD-ROM encyclopedias. more info map
Museums & Galleries
Johnson County Museum of History 913-631-6709
6305 Lackman Road, Shawnee, KS 66217
This museum has a variety of award-winning exhibits, artifacts, and historical photographs on Johnson County's past from the 1820's to the present. more info mapWonderscope Children's Museum of Kansas City 913-268-8888
5700 King Street, Shawnee, KS 66203
"Wonderscope Children's Museum is Kansas City's premier museum serving children under age 10 and focusing on STEAM concepts through the power of play." more info map
Parks, Gardens & Zoos
Shawnee Mission Park 913-631-9628
20020 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS 66216
One of the largest municipal parks in the Kansas City metropolitan area, this 1,250 acre park features a 140-acre lake. Numerous shelter houses and picnic areas,... more info map
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