Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park
64 nearby · 15 free and dispersed sites within 25 mi
Photo: NPS Photo
2 current alerts
As of Sep 20, 2026 · from nps.gov
- Park closurePlease Pardon Our DustFor much of September and October, the Visitor Center at Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park will have portions of the sidewalk and courtyard closed for renovations. Visitors will still have access to the building and museum. Please be cautious of ongoing construction and follow any signs or guidance to the safest routes into the building. Accessible parking will be available in the front of the building, though it may be limited. Please call the Visitor Center with questions: 785-354-4273
- InformationI-70 Closure in Downtown Topeka May Affect Travel to the ParkI-70 is closed through downtown Topeka between Topeka Boulevard and 8th Avenue due to construction. Visitors traveling to Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park should allow extra travel time and follow posted detours. Westbound visitors may continue on I-70 and follow signs to local exits near downtown Topeka. Eastbound visitors should use I-470 around Topeka, then connect to local streets to reach the park at 1515 SE Monroe Street. Check KanDrive.gov or call 511 for current road condition
At a glance
- Near the park
- 64 campgroundsWithin 25 mi
- Free and dispersed
- 15 sitesWithin 25 mi
Where to camp
Camping near the park 64
- Aerial viewCampground
Deer Creek Valley RV Park
2.2 mi · Topeka, KS
- Aerial viewCampground
Lake Shawnee Campground
3.7 mi · Topeka, KS
Free and dispersed nearby 15
See them on the map- Camp 14Lawrence, KS15 mi
- Camp 15Lawrence, KS15 mi
- Camp 13Lawrence, KS15 mi
- Woodridge Primitive ParkLawrence, KS15 mi
- Camp 1Lawrence, KS15 mi
- Camp 2Lawrence, KS15 mi
Services nearby: 8 dump stations · 1 rest area
About Brown v. Board of Education
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…
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.
Photos: NPS Photo
Things to do
- Park Film
- Museum Exhibits
- Shopping
- Bookstore and Park Store
Plan your visit
Getting there
The park is located in downtown Topeka, Kansas at 1515 SE Monroe Street.
Weather
Kansas has a temperate but continental climate, with great extremes between summer and winter temperatures but few long periods of extreme hot or cold.
Plan your visit
Hours
We are currently open Tuesday through Saturday. We are closed for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
Getting there
The park is located in downtown Topeka, Kansas at 1515 SE Monroe Street.
Weather
Kansas has a temperate but continental climate, with great extremes between summer and winter temperatures but few long periods of extreme hot or cold.
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