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Historical Museums in Kansas City
Explore the Rich History of Kansas City
Two Historic Homes
The John Wornall House and Alexander Majors House Museums in Kansas City are two mid-nineteenth century homes that preserve and interpret nineteenth century history.
Through tours, programs, and community engagement, we connect stories of the past to the broader social and cultural history of Kansas City and the Missouri/Kansas border region.
John Wornall House (1858)
A Home Turned Hospital
Wed – Sun | 10am – 12pm; 1pm – 4pm
Guided tours available Sat 1pm and 2pm
Admission: Adults $8 | Seniors/students $6 | Children 6-12 $5 | Under 6; Friends of the Museums free
Advance ticket purchase not required
One of the first grand frontier houses in Kansas City, the John Wornall House was a hotbed of activity during the Missouri‑Kansas Border War and the U.S. Civil War. Take a tour to learn about the people who lived here and the battles that changed their lives.
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Alexander Majors House (1856)
Pony Express and More
Winter schedule November-April | By appointment only
May-October Sat – Sun | 1pm – 4pm or by appointment
Admission: $8 | Under 6; Friends of the Museums free
Frontier freighter Alexander Majors is an example of both opportunities and dangers of being a businessman in mid-nineteenth century Missouri. Tour the Majors House to learn about how he made a fortune shipping goods on the westward trails, gained fame with the Pony Express, and then lost it all.
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How You Can Visit and Learn
Museum visits, field trips, and event space rentals give you more ways to explore the Wornall Majors House Museums.
Field Trips
Our interactive field trips educate students on life in the nineteenth century.
Guided Tours
Our private tours let you and your party learn about the history surrounding these homes.
Event Space Rentals
You can rent the Wornall Grounds and the Majors Barn to host events.
School Field Trip
Wedding
Plan Your Private Visit or Rental
Whether you’re planning a field trip or tour, or you’re looking for an event space, our booking tool has you covered. Schedule your visit today!
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Feed Your Curiosity
Wornall/Majors is committed to making history accessible for everyone, whether you are Kansas City locals or visiting the city. Whether you are looking for a field trip, a tour for a group, events in Kansas City, or to walk through the museums at your own pace, WMHM has an option for you.
Using the homes as historic backdrop, we offer hands-on experience as well as traditional museum visits, where you can learn about the U.S. Civil War, life on the western frontier, enslavement in Jackson County, and Kansas City history.
