Alexander Majors House Museum in Kansas City

Immerse Yourself in Frontier History

Explore Westward Expansion Where It Unfolded

When Alexander Majors built this frontier mansion in 1856, it was located directly on the United States’ western border. Majors made a fortune freighting goods along the westward trails before losing it by betting on contracts with the U.S. government and the Pony Express. His work revolutionized transportation and communication in the newly forming western United States, and yet he is a mostly forgotten figure today. Learn more about his fascinating boom and bust at the Majors House.

Winter schedule November-April
Tours by appointment only

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May-October
Saturday & Sunday: 1pm – 4pm
No appointment needed on Saturday or Sunday, other times by appointment

Group Tours

On a group tour, you will dive deep into the history of the Alexander Majors House Museum with an engaging guide who will lead you through each room.

Field Trips

Take your class or children’s group on a field trip back to the U.S. frontier. Tailored to your needs, these trips are perfect for all ages.

Ghost Tours

Paranormal meets history at ghost tours of the Alexander Majors House Museum. Choose between an audio guide of unexplained happenings or book a paranormal investigation of your own.

Learn More About the History of the Majors House

Preserving the Alexander Majors House allows Wornall/Majors to give insight into historic events that shaped both Kansas City and the United States. From Kansas City’s early economic growth to westward expansion, Alexander Majors and his business ventures, such as the Pony Express, played a key role.

Majors History

What to Know Before You Go

Tours are $8 per person.

If scheduling a tour in advance, you will be asked to prepay $8 to hold your appointment; this fee will be applied to the total cost of your visit. Additional guests can pay at the door.
Most people spend 45 minutes to an hour at the Majors House. Guided tours typically take one hour.
The Majors House is accessible off State Line Road. A large lot is available to the north of the house.

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Because of the historic nature of the home, the Majors House is only wheelchair accessible on the first floor of the house. The barn, restroom, and gift shop are handicap accessible.