Bring learning to life with a field trip to the Great Plains Transportation Museum. Our guided tours immerse students in the history, science, and real-world operations of railroading across Wichita and the Great Plains. From how trains move and communicate to the evolution of rail systems over time, students gain a deeper understanding through storytelling and hands-on discovery.

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Each visit is led by our education coordinator and thoughtfully aligned with key Kansas Department of Education standards—delivered in a way that keeps students engaged, curious, and having fun. Every tour also includes an interactive activity, such as exploring how the massive drive wheels of a steam locomotive translate motion into movement, or measuring sound levels using a decibel meter at one of our historic engines.

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It’s a field trip that balances education and excitement—giving students something they’ll remember long after they leave.

 

Student Group Admission

• $5 per student or parent

• Teachers & paraprofessionals: Complimentary

• Chaperone requirement: 1 adult per 10 students

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Plan Your Visit

• Reservations are required

• Email: lon@gptm.us

• Call: 316-833-1171