Oliver Brown V Board of Education

Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park    

www.nps.gov
Tripadvisor (359) · Park in Topeka, United States
Suggest an edit · Manage this business
Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park, located at 1515 Southeast Monroe Street in Topeka, Kansas, is a museum and park dedicated …

Reviews

Tripadvisor
4.5/5 · 359 reviews
5-star
69%
4-star
19%
3-star
10%
2-star
2%
1-star
0%
Recent reviews
History
Events & Exhibition
Kid Friendly
Price
Time
Parking
Art
Any rating
Loading reviews...
Oct 24, 2024
This is a good place to be educated about the landmark decision of Brown v Bd. of Ed. The exhibit places it in the context of the broader civil rights movement. Actually, I would have preferred to l… Full review by JohnRegoPark
Oct 7, 2024
It was very interesting to see this school that is now run by the National Park system. There is a very good introductory film about racisim and the fight to open up schools to integration, as wel… Full review by sonflower_11
Sep 22, 2024
So interesting and I learned more in a few hours than I ever did in school. The exhibits are easy to follow, it's free, there was barely anyone there (which I love!), and the staff were helpful. A… Full review by AndySD
See all reviews on Tripadvisor

Articles

A Stirring Reminder
Ever since its inception in 1992, this historical site is a stirring reminder of the Supreme Court's verdict to eradicate the presence of racism in …
cityseeker.com
Explore the Ending of Education Segregation
Exhibits at the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site in Topeka explore the context and legacy of the U.S. Supreme Cour…
midwestliving.com

Facts

Located:Topeka, Kansas, and
Established:October 26, 1992
Area:1.85 acres (0.75 ha)
Visitors:16,886 (in 2011)

Questions & answers

Q:
Is this museum open on Sunday?
A:
I don’t know, because we went during the week, but I think it is open every day, except major holidays.
A:
Q:
What hours are this museum open?
A:
The museum is open from 9 to 5.
A:
Q:
The visit is worth the time invested in the visit!
A:
We though it was worth the investment. Lots of important info, very helpful staff.
A:
See all questions on Tripadvisor
Oops! Something went wrong, Please try again after a few minutes

Frequently asked questions

Q:
When was Monroe School last used as a school?
A:
The school closed in 1975 due to declining enrollment.
A:
See all 10 questions
Data from: BusinessWebsite
Oops! Something went wrong, Please try again after a few minutes

Social profiles

Tips

People also search for

Nearby

Streetside

Bird's Eye

Data from: Tripadvisor · 3DMaps