Frontier Army Museum — Attraction in Leavenworth

Fort Leavenworth Kansas is the oldest continuing operated US Army Fort east of the Mississippi River, it was established in 1827. The Frontier Museum contains over 7,000 artifacts and a very interesting "Beyond Lewis and Clark Exhibit". Custer was once stationed here. We were cheerfully greeted upon our arrival to visit the museum. Watched a 15 minute film before walking through this gigantic laid out museum with incredible displays and dioramas. They also have a audio tour at select points. Very historical and covers the Frontier Army from 1804 to 1917 and Fort Leavenworth to the present. The soldiers of the US 10th Cavalry were based here and were the first to be called "Buffalo Soldiers". The gift shop was...

We came on base as visitors so our son could visit the Frontier Army Museum for his school project.

We came 30 minutes before closing, on a Saturday, and we're the only people there.

The museum was so incredibly informative. They have a scavenger hunt for children, which made it more enjoyable for the kids. It's much bigger than I expected, and we could have spent a solid hour here. So give yourself time. There is so much to learn.

Ended it by going in the gift shop that is located in the museum.

Would definitely recommend it, but make sure you stop by the visitor center first to get your pass if...

If you like history, it is a great museum, army artifacts starting from the early 1800's. Have to go back. The wait time varies according to the present threats of today. Bring proper ID or passport and allow time for clearance. This is the second oldest working educational army facility and the oldest national establishment in Kansas, built in 1827. My great grandfather was a military scout and accompanied wagon trains as protection for settlers to Santa Fe on the Santa Fe trail in 1859. I saw the rig and...