Atchison County Historical Society Museum and Rail Museum
200 S. 10th. Start your explorations here to learn about Atchison’s early history. Lewis and Clark came through the area in 1804, and some 50 years later Atchison became a busy commercial center for steamboats, wagon trains, and eventually railroads. Exhibits about Amelia Earhart; Deafy Boular, the bricklayer; and David Atchison, the one-day president, are featured. Train enthusiasts can view an outdoor collection of rail cars year round. Miniature railroad rides are available on weekends June to October. April-November, Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday 12-3 p.m. December-March, Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Donation welcome. (NRHP)