Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park
KS

Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park

Hours

Hours vary by day

Entrance Fee

Free

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Brown v. Board of Education at a glance

Best time
March–May, October–November
Trip length
1–2 days
Don't miss
Main Brown v. Board of Education highlights — see Things to Do for current listings
Nearby city
Topeka, KS

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About Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park

The path to equality has been anything but smooth. It's taken courage and dedication by everyday people coming together for a common goal to carry the country toward true equality. Parents, teachers, secretaries, welders, ministers, and students drove their communities, and the country along with them, toward justice in a series of often unsteady turns leading to the Brown v. Board decision.

2 current NPS alerts

  • Park Closure: Please Pardon Our Dust
  • Information: I-70 Closure in Downtown Topeka May Affect Travel to the Park

Source: National Park Service (as of Nov 11, 2026). Official Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park page on nps.gov

Weather Information

Kansas has a temperate but continental climate, with great extremes between summer and

  • Winter

    temperatures but few long periods of extreme hot or cold.

Operating Hours

Visitor Center

We are currently open Tuesday through Saturday. We are closed for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.

  • MondayClosed
  • Tuesday9:00AM - 5:00PM
  • Wednesday9:00AM - 5:00PM
  • Thursday9:00AM - 5:00PM
  • Friday9:00AM - 5:00PM
  • Saturday9:00AM - 5:00PM
  • SundayClosed

Common questions

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The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts for live updates.

Reservation rules vary by season and activity for Brown v. Board of Education. See Overview on this page for fees, timed entry, and campground details before you travel.