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Gardner Historical Museum, Inc.
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MuseumNon-Profit Organizations
- 204 W. Main Street 207 W. Shawnee Street (Bray House) Gardner KS 66030
- (913) 856-4447
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Hours:
Museum: Sat & Sun, 1:00-4:00 Fri 4-7
Bray House: Sat, 1:00-4:00 & volunteers work on Wed: 12-4 pm
Driving Directions:
I-35 to Gardner Exit 207, north on Gardner Road. Drive 2 miles+/- to Main Street, turn (left) west on Main Street, 1 block, 204 W. Main St., north side. Bray House is behind Museum, 207 W. Shawnee St.
About Us
The original Museum, at 204 W. Main St., is a 2-story Victorian house built for Herman B. Foster in 1893, was purchased in 2002 and renovated with financial assistance in the form of a grant from the Johnson County Heritage Trust Fund. The grand opening was held in 2003. It also includes a chicken house that was opened to the public at a later date.
In 2010, the house directly behind the Museum, at 207 W. Shawnee St. was purchased, renovated and opened to the public in 2011, as the Bray House. Built in 1952 for Bob & Doris Bray, it is reminiscent of the 1950's and 1960's. It houses our research materials, including family histories, school history and Olathe Naval Air Station history & memorabilia. It also provides administrative office, storage, meetings,and events.
Highlights
- Holiday Closure: From December 15 through January 1. Call for special tour.
- Current exhibit is: Looking Back at Gardner Lake
- Current exhibit is: Olathe Naval Air Station; 80th Anniversary
- Outside photo-op available as Rosie the Riveter in front and Jackie Cochran in Airplane in back of Museum.
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Events
New Exhibit at Gardner Historical Museum
- New exhibit at the Gardner Historical Museum. Historic Businesses from the Past, featuring Santa Fe Railroad, Funeral Home, Gardner Cemetery.
- Saturday Nov 9, 2024 - Sunday Mar 16, 2025
Rep/Contact Info
Linda Loyd
Secretary / Website Mgr. / General Membership Chair
Laura McCarthy
Office Manager / Volunteer Coordinator
- Phone: (913) 856-4447
- Cell Phone: (913) 314-0819
- Send an Email
- PO Box 442 Gardner KS 66030
Tressa Stone
Research Mgr.
- Phone: (913) 856-4447