Old Depot Museum
The Old Depot Museum is a history museum located in Ottawa, Kansas. Its story as a place to visit starts in 1888. Highs of 67–80°F make April, May, September and October the mildest time to go.
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A museum inside Ottawa
You can stay in Ottawa
Old Depot Museum is inside Ottawa, which has 6 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Kansas City
Kansas City is about 52 miles northeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Established in 1888
Old Depot Museum dates from 1888. About ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Sep and Oct
April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 67–80°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Old Depot Museum
The Old Depot Museum is a history museum located in Ottawa, Kansas. The focus of the museum is primarily on the regional history of Franklin County, and the importance of trains to the development of small towns. It features history of local Native Americans, local industries, and has accurate recreations of historical rooms. The Old Depot Museum is on the National Register of Historic Places.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1888
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1973) · listed on the Register of Historic Kansas Places (1977)
Bases for Old Depot Museum
For a bed close by, look to Ottawa (6) and Lincoln Township (3).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Old Depot Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa | in town | — | 6 4 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B | 12,716 | $167K | C+ |
| Lincoln Township | 5 mi southwest | 5 min | 3 1 hotel · 2 campgrounds | 891 | $373K | — |
| Lawrence | 23 mi north | 35 min | 27 22 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 96,367 | $293K | C |
| Baldwin City | 12 mi north | 20 min | 4 2 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 4,946 | $250K | B |
| Palmyra Township | 14 mi northeast | 20 min | 4 2 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 7,847 | $331K | — |
| Ottawa Township | 2 mi north | 5 min | 1 1 campground | 832 | $367K | — |
| Greenwood Township | 10 mi southwest | 15 min | 2 2 campgrounds | 396 | $307K | — |
| Clinton Township | 21 mi north | 30 min | 7 6 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 645 | $481K | — |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
More near Old Depot Museum
These well-known sights sit within 57 miles.
Big draw52 mi Stadium & arenaArrowhead Stadium
52 mi Stadium & arenaKauffman Stadium
57 mi Park & preserveSubTropolis
57 mi Theme parkWorlds of Fun
51 mi Stadium & arenaCPKC Stadium
50 mi Stadium & arenaT-Mobile Center
47 mi MuseumThe Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
42 mi Stadium & arenaSporting ParkPhoto credits
Arrowhead Stadium: Ichabod, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Kauffman Stadium: Mysteryman28, Public domain · SubTropolis: ErgoSum88, Public domain · Worlds of Fun: Tkexb173 at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · CPKC Stadium: elisfkc2, CC BY-SA 2.0 · T-Mobile Center: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art: User:Charvex, Public domain · Sporting Park: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Asked about Old Depot Museum
Is Old Depot Museum in Ottawa?
Yes. It’s inside Ottawa, KS.
When is the best time to visit Old Depot Museum?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 67–80°.
How far is Old Depot Museum from Kansas City?
About 52 miles northeast of Kansas City, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Old Depot Museum?
Kansas City (MCI), about 56 miles away.
Where should I stay near Old Depot Museum?
Ottawa (in town, 6 places to stay), Lincoln Township (5 mi, 3 places to stay) and Lawrence (23 mi, 27 places to stay).
Advice from Ottawa
Be the first to share a tip in Ottawa’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.