Shawnee Town

Shawnee Town Educational Services

• Making a Reservation
• Ask About Our Bus Subsidy!
• What Teachers Say About Shawnee Town...

School Visits

Programs will be available on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.  School groups are welcome to come on Wednesday and do a self-guided tour, but no programs are available that day.

BOX CITY: A Year-Round Program for Youth & Scout Groups

Box City is a fun way for youth groups and scouts to learn about communities, why we live in them, and the interrelationships among citizens.

Box City is based upon a locally conceived program created by Ginny and Dean Graves, an educator and an architect. It is now used internationally by museums, schools, universities, city governments and other organizations. It's a unique way to educate participants about city planning and participation in community using math, social studies and geography in a fun, highly interactive environment.

Check out the following pdf files for more information:

• Box City Program Information
• Box City Flyer
• KS State Curriculum Standards 4th Grade
• KS State Curriculum Standards 5th Grade
• MO State Curriculum Standards 4th Grade
• MO State Curriculum Standards 5th Grade
• Camp Fire USA
• Girl Scouts - Juniors

Making A Reservation

Shawnee Town is open for school visits mid-March through October.  Phone Sharron Uhler, Curator of Education, for reservations (913) 248-2360. The museum is closed on all public holidays observed by the City of Shawnee.

For school programs, prices are as follows:

• Students: $2.50
• Accompanying Adults: $2.50
• Teachers and Paraprofessionals: Free

Payment is expected upon arrival. For your convenience, we gladly accept cash, money order, credit card (Visa or Master Card), or check made payable to the City of Shawnee.

Ask About Our Bus Subsidy!

Thanks to a donation from Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market at 75th and Nieman Road in Shawnee, schools in Kansas and Missouri may apply for a $75 bus subsidy to help fund transportation to Shawnee Town. These funds are limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis. The subsidy must be requested at the time you book your school visit. Schools may receive one subsidy per year.

On the day of your visit, we will need to know to whom the check should be made (example: your school, school district, etc.) and the full address where the check should be sent. Checks will be mailed within 10 working days after your visit. For more information on the bus subsidy call (913) 248-2360.

What Teachers Say About Shawnee Town...

“This was fabulous – very interactive and age appropriate. The programs have everything we need to enhance our curriculum and the kids learned so much from your friendly and helpful staff.” C. Moore, Riverview Elementary, DeSoto, KS

“This was our first visit. We’ll definitely be back. Everyone was extremely kind and sensitive to our students’ needs.” J. Atkins, Broadmoore Vocational Tech, Shawnee Mission, KS

“The children really enjoyed the hands-on activities and learning about the way life was for people living in Shawnee many years ago. Excellent job!” M. Henderson, Broken Arrow Elementary, Shawnee Mission, KS

“The students continue to mention their field trip to Shawnee Town…Hats off to you and your staff!” D. Gladfelder, Riverview Elementary