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The 2026 Sunflower Summer Program will run from Thursday, July 9 – Saturday, August 8. 

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Kansas Tourism
  1. Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad
    - Abilene
  2. Allen County Historical Society
    - Iola
  3. Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum
    - Atchison
  4. Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum
    - Atchison
  5. Anderson County Historical Museum
    - Garnett
  6. Atchison County Historical Society Museum and Santa Fe Depot
    - Atchison
  7. Barton County Historical Society Museum & Village
    - Great Bend
  8. Belleville High Banks Hall of Fame and National Midget Auto Racing Museum
    - Belleville
  9. Big Brutus
    - West Mineral
  10. Big Well Museum
    - Greensburg
  11. Blue Rapids Museum & Arlington Gardens
    - Blue Rapids
  12. Boot Hill Museum
    - Dodge City
  13. Brown Mansion
    - Coffeyville
  14. Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Park
    - Topeka
  15. Buffalo Bill Cultural Center
    - Oakley
  16. C.W. Parker Carousel Museum
    - Leavenworth
  17. Carroll Mansion Museum
    - Leavenworth
  18. Chase County Courthouse
    - Cottonwood Falls
  19. Chase County Historical Society & Museum
    - Cottonwood Falls
  20. Cherokee Strip Land Rush Museum
    - Arkansas City
  21. Chisholm Trail Museum
    - Wellington
  22. Coffey County Historical Museum
    - Burlington
  23. Combat Air Museum
    - Topeka
  24. Constitution Hall State Historic Site
    - Lecompton
  25. Coronado Quivira Museum
    - Liberal
  26. Cosmosphere
    - Hutchinson
  27. Cottonwood Ranch State Historic Site
    - Studley
  28. Cowley County Historical Society Museum
    - Winfield
  29. Curious Minds Discovery Zone
    - Parsons
  30. Dalton Defenders Museum
    - Coffeyville
  31. Derby Historical Museum
    - Derby
  32. Dickinson County Heritage Center
    - Abilene
  33. Dorothy's House and The Land of Oz
    - Liberal
  34. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum
    - Abilene
  35. El Quartelejo Museum & Jerry Thomas Collection
    - Scott City
  36. Ellinwood Underground City Tour
    - Ellinwood
  37. Ellis Railroad Museum & Doll Display
    - Ellis
  38. Etzanoa Immersion Center
    - Arkansas City
  39. Evah C. Cray Historical Home Museum
    - Atchison
  40. Exploration Place
    - Wichita
  41. Fick Fossil and History Museum
    - Oakley
  42. Field Station Dinosaurs
    - Derby
  43. First City Museum
    - Leavenworth
  44. First Territorial Capitol State Historic Site
    - Fort Riley
  45. Flint Hills Discovery Center
    - Manhattan
  46. Fort Bissell Museum
    - Phillipsburg
  47. Fort Harker Guardhouse Museum Complex
    - Kanopolis
  48. Fort Hays State Historic Site
    - Hays
  49. Fort Scott National Historic Site
    - Fort Scott
  50. Fort Wallace Museum
    - Wallace
  51. Garnder Historical Museum
    - Gardner
  52. Geary County Historical Society & Museum
    - Junction City
  53. Geneseo City Museum
    - Geneseo
  54. Goodnow House State Historic Site
    - Manhattan
  55. Gordon Parks Museum
    - Fort Scott
  56. Great Plains Transportation Museum
    - Wichita
  57. Greenwood County Historical Society Museum
    - Eureka
  58. Greyhound Hall of Fame
    - Abilene
  59. Grinter Place State Historical Site
    - Kansas City
  60. Harvey County Historical Museum and Archives
    - Newton
  61. Haskell Cultural Center and Museum
    - Lawrence
  62. Heart of America Science Resource Center
    - Haviland
  63. Historic Elgin Hotel Tours
    - Marion
  64. The Historic Ritchie House
    - Topeka
  65. Historic Trolley Tour
    - Dodge City
  66. Hodgden House Museum Complex
    - Ellsworth
  67. Hollenberg Pony Express Station State Historic Site
    - Hanover
  68. Home on the Range Cabin
    - Athol
  69. Howard Benson Museum
    - Howard
  70. Independence Historical Museum & Art Center
    - Independence
  71. John Brown Museum State Historic Site
    - Osawatomie
  72. Johnson County Museum
    - Overland Park
  73. Joyful Noise Playhouse
    - Salina
  74. Kansas African American Museum
    - Wichita
  75. Kansas Aviation Museum
    - Wichita
  76. Kansas Barbed Wire Museum
    - La Crosse
  77. Kansas Children's Discovery Center
    - Topeka
  78. Kansas City Automotive Museum
    - Olathe
  79. Kansas City Underground Railroad Museum of Quindaro
    - Kansas City
  80. Kansas Learning Center for Health
    - Halstead
  81. Kansas Museum of History
    - Topeka
  82. Kansas Oil Museum
    - El Dorado
  83. Kansas State Capitol
    - Topeka
  84. Kansas Teachers' Hall of Fame and Gunfighters' Wax Museum
    - Dodge City
  85. Kauffman Museum
    - Newton
  86. Kaw Mission and Last Chance Store Museums on the Santa Fe Trail
    - Council Grove
  87. Kiowa Historical Museum
    - Kiowa
  88. Koester House Museum and Gardens
    - Marysville
  89. KU Natural History Museum
    - Lawrence
  90. Legler Barn Museum Complex
    - Lenexa
  91. Lincoln Historical Museum Complex
    - Lincoln
  92. Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum
    - Lindsborg
  93. Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm Historic Site
    - Olathe
  94. Marais des Cygnes Massacre State Historic Site
    - Pleasanton
  95. Marion Historical Museum
    - Marion
  96. Marshall County Museum & Research Library
    - Marysville
  97. McPherson Museum & Arts Foundation
    - McPherson
  98. Medicine Lodge Stockade and Carry A. Nation Home Museums
    - Medicine Lodge
  99. Mennonite Heritage & Agricultural Museum
    - Goessel
  100. Mid-America All-Indian Museum
    - Wichita
  101. Midwest Dream Car Collection
    - Manhattan
  102. Mine Creek Civil War Battlefield State Historic Site
    - Pleasanton
  103. Miners Hall Museum
    - Franklin
  104. Mitchell County Historical Museum
    - Beloit
  105. Morton County Historical Museum
    - Elkhart
  106. Museum at Prairiefire
    - Overland Park
  107. Museum of Deaf History, Arts and Culture
    - Olathe
  108. Museum of the Kansas National Guard
    - Topeka
  109. Museum of World Treasures
    - Wichita
  110. NDGA National Glass Museum
    - Wellington
  111. Old Abilene Town
    - Abilene
  112. Old Cowtown Museum
    - Wichita
  113. Old Depot Museum
    - Ottawa
  114. Old Jefferson Town Museum
    - Oskaloosa
  115. Old Prairie Town at Ward Meade Garden
    - Topeka
  116. Oswego Historical Museum and Genealogical Society
    - Oswego
  117. Oz Museum
    - Wamego
  118. Parsons Historical Society & Museum Complex
    - Parsons
  119. Pawnee Indian Museum State Historic Site
    - Republic
  120. Pawnee Rock State Historic Site
    - Pawnee Rock
  121. PBS Kansas Cochener-Garvey Children's Education & Discovery Center
    - Wichita
  122. Peabody Historical Society Complex
    - Peabody
  123. Pioneer Log Cabin
    - Manhattan
  124. Plaza Cinema Movie and Memorabilia Museum
    - Ottawa
  125. Pony Express Home Station No 1, Barn & Museum
    - Marysville
  126. Pony Express Museum
    - Seneca
  127. Prairie Museum of Art & History
    - Colby
  128. Rawlins County Historical Museum & Church
    - Atwood
  129. Red Rocks State Historic Site
    - Emporia
  130. Riley County Historical Museum
    - Manhattan
  131. Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics
    - Lawrence
  132. Rush County Historical Society
    - La Crosse
  133. Santa Fe Trail Center
    - Larned
  134. Seelye Mansion & Patent Medicine Museum
    - Abilene
  135. Shawnee Indian Mission State Historic Site
    - Fairway
  136. Shawnee Town 1929
    - Shawnee
  137. Smoky Hill Museum
    - Salina
  138. Stafford County Museum
    - Stafford
  139. Sternberg Museum of Natural History
    - Hays
  140. STRATACA
    - Hutchinson
  141. The Garage
    - Salina
  142. Threshers Museum
    - Bird City
  143. Tonganoxie Community Historical Society
    - Tonganoxie
  144. Trail Days Historic Site
    - Council Grove
  145. Wabaunsee County Historical Museum
    - Alma
  146. Warkentin House
    - Newton
  147. Wichita-Sedgwick Co. Historical Museum
    - Wichita
  148. Wilson Heritage Museum
    - Wilson
  149. Wolf House Museum
    - Manhattan
  150. World's Largest Ball of Twine
    - Cawker City
  151. Wyandotte County Historical Society & Museum
    - Bonner Springs
Kansas Tourism

A & H Farm
- Manhattan

Botanica
- Wichita

Cedar Bluff State Park
- Ellis

Cedar Cove Feline Sanctuary & Education Center
- Louisburg

Cheney State Park
- Cheney

Clinton State Park
- Lawrence

Crawford State Park
- Farlington

Cross Timbers State Park
- Toronto

David Traylor Zoo of Emporia
- Emporia

Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead
- Overland Park

Eisenhower State Park
- Osage City

El Dorado State Park
- El Dorado

Elk City State Park
- Independence

Fall River State Park
- Fall River

Flint Hills Trail State Park
- Multiple Cities: See Map

Glen Elder State Park
- Glen Elder

Hedrick Exotic Animal Farm
- Nickerson

Hillsdale State Park
- Paola

Historic Lake Scott State Park
- Scott City

Hutchinson Zoo
- Hutchinson

Johnston Geology Museum
- Emporia

K-State Insect Zoo
- Manhattan

Kanopolis State Park
- Marquette

Kansas Wetlands Education Center
- Great Bend

Kaw River State Park
- Topeka

Lazy T Ranch Adventures
- Manhattan

Lee Richardson Zoo
- Garden City

Lehigh Portland State Park
- Iola

Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park
- Oakley

Lovewell State Park
- Webber

Maxwell Wildlife Refuge and Bison Tour
- Canton

Meade State Park
- Meade

Mega Pines
- Andover

Milford State Park
- Milford

Mushroom Rock State Park
- Brookville

Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
- Overland Park

Perry State Park
- Ozawkie

Pomona State Park
- Vassar

Prairie Center Park & Archery Range
- Olathe

Prairie Dog State Park
- Norton

Prairie Spirit Trail State Park
- Multiple Cities: See Map

Ralph Mitchell Zoo
- Independence

Rolling Hills Zoo
- Salina

Sand Hills State Park
- Hutchinson

Schmidt Museum of Natural History
- Emporia

Sedgwick County Zoo
- Wichita

Sunset Zoo
- Manhattan

Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
- Strong City

Topeka Zoo and Conservation Center
- Topeka

Tuttle Creek State Park
- Manhattan

Webster State Park
- Stockton

Wilson State Park
- Wilson

Arvonia Historic Tours
Show: Ghost Town Tours
Dates: July 11 & Aug. 1
Time: 10 AM

About
Join us for tours of this well-preserved ghost town on July 11th and August 1st from 10 - 2 pm. We'll be exploring the historic Arvnoia School, Calvinistic Methodist Church, and Arvonia Township Hall. Ready for your tour? Meet at Township Hall!


Broadway RFD - Lindsborg
Show: Oklahoma!
Dates: July 17-18 & July 24-25
Show Times: 6:30 PM

About
Broadway RFD Presents: Oklahoma! Set in Oklahoma Territory at the turn of the 20th century, Oklahoma! is a beloved musical that follows the budding romance between cowboy Curly McLain and farm girl Laurey Williams. Filled with humor, heart, and classic songs like “Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’” and “Oklahoma,” this timeless production celebrates love, community, and the pioneer spirit. Rated PG.


Great Plains Theatre - Abilene
Show: Cinderella
Dates: July 17-19 & July 22-26
Show Times: Wed at 2 pm; Thurs at 2 pm and 7:30 pm; Friday at 7:30 pm; Sat at 2 pm and 7:30 pm; Sun 2 pm.

About
Tickets are first come, first serve. Users will be able to request tickets two hours in advance of first showtime of the day. Experience the magic of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella, the beloved fairy tale brought to life with enchanting music, memorable characters, and a heartwarming story of kindness, courage, and dreams coming true. Featuring classic songs and a fresh, uplifting message, this family-friendly musical is a delightful experience for audiences of all ages. Rated PG.



Music Theatre Wichita - Wichita

Show: Elf the Musical
Dates: July 11 & 12 at 2 PM.
Show Times: 2 PM

About
Music Theatre Wichita Presents: Elf the Musical. Matinee Shows on July 11 and 12 ONLY. Tickets are first come, first serve. Users will be able to request tickets at 12 p.m. on day of performance, the show will begin at 2 p.m. Holiday magic that turns skeptics into believers. Experience the pure joy of Christmas in July! Follow Buddy the Elf’s heartwarming journey from the North Pole to New York City as he discovers that the real magic of Christmas lives in the connections we make with each other. Rediscover your sense of wonder, believe in magic a little longer, and leave the theater with lifted spirits and full hearts. Rated G.


Wichita Wind Surge - Wichita
Game: Wichita Wind Surge vs. NW Arkansas
Date: July 12

About
Come and support the Wind Surge as they take on NW Arkansas.

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Program Updates

Why is the program season shorter than previous years?

This program relies on funding from the Kansas State Legislature to operate. The amount approved for this summer’s program only allows for a shortened timeline.

Please note that we may have to adjust the length of the program based on the amount of use. Updates about the program’s season will be delivered on the app. Always double check before you visit any attractions!

What other changes can we expect to the program?

Requirements for the 2026 program will carry over from the 2025 season.

In 2025, the The Kansas State Legislature required the Sunflower Summer program to limit tickets claimed through the program to one adult per transaction.

If you have two or more adults in your party, only one adult will have their ticket covered by the program. All other adults must pay the admission costs out of pocket.

Users will still be able to transfer student tickets to other trusted Kansas residents via the app (ex. transferring to grandparents or daycare providers), but only one adult admission will be covered by the program.

What attractions are participating for the Summer of 2026?

Attractions for the 2026 Sunflower Summer Program will be announced later this summer.

Be Home Free

in your home state

They say the best things in life are free, and they’re right.

Sunflower Summer offers Kansas families a get out of the house free card you can carry in your pocket. A chance to have free rein (and free admission) visiting museums, zoos, historical attractions, and nature centers. An app for free family fun!

Kansas Families:

Get Started in 3 Easy Steps

Step 01:

Download the Sunflower Summer apP

Step 02:

Create an account

Step 03:

Visit Kansas attractions this summer for free

screenshot of Sunflower summer app

Your questions

answered

Program Eligibility
Does the program include all students in Kansas?

All Kansas resident students (including public, private, and homeschooled students), Pre-K through 12th grade, are included in the program.

I don’t live in Kansas. Can I still use Sunflower Summer tickets?

This program is for Kansas residents only. If you live out-of-state, you do not qualify to receive free tickets through the Sunflower Summer program. 

We have family from another state visiting this summer, can they participate?

No, this program is for Kansas residents only. While you can’t claim tickets via the app, you can absolutely use Sunflower Summer as a guide to great attractions across the state that are perfect for your family!

Do adults get free tickets too?

Yes! One adult may accompany students and receive access to a free ticket voucher. Any other adults present will have to pay out of pocket for admission.

I have grandchildren. Can Grandparents also participate?

Any parent or legal guardian is eligible to create an account for their children. This includes grandparents. Once an account is created, the children are added to the account, and it becomes a family account. Non-guardian grandparents are also eligible to have a child’s ticket transferred to their Sunflower Summer account by the child’s legal guardian. Only 1 adult ticket is eligible to redeemed by the Sunflower Summer Program. All other present adults must pay out-of-pocket for any admissions. 

Can we use my child’s free ticket if they’re going with another adult?

Yes, ticket transfers are possible. The parent or legal guardian may transfer their free admissions ticket to another adult who has the app downloaded. Once the ticket has been transferred and used, this will count as the student’s one entry into the venue. 

What ages of students qualify for the program?

Students must be enrolled in Pre-K through Grade 12 to participate in the program. Infants and toddlers are not eligible for Sunflower Summer.

Venue Accessibility
Are all of the attractions listed appropriate for children of all ages?

While all attractions listed are student-friendly, we encourage you to do additional research to ensure that the attraction is a good fit for your family.

Some exhibits or attractions may contain themes, environments, or artifacts that might not be suitable for all families. 

I don't have access to a smartphone. Can my family still participate in Sunflower Summer

Yes, families without access to smartphone technology may still participate in the program. While claiming the tickets via the app is the preferred method of usage, users without smartphones can go to any staffed attraction on the list to receive a paper voucher. Please work with attraction staff/volunteers to make sure the voucher is filled to completion, then enjoy your adventure! 

Are Sunflower Summer locations accessible for users with disabilities?

Each location in the Sunflower Summer program has different accessibility amenities. To learn more about each location, click on the desired location in the categories above. This will take you to their listing on TravelKS.com, the official website of Kansas Tourism. Open the tab labeled ‘Amenities’ and review what that location has to offer. If you have additional questions about the specific needs for your family, please call the attraction directly. Please note, student users who are enrolled in transitional programs are also eligible for the Sunflower Summer program.

I have a visual impairment (color blindness), can I use the app?

Yes, the most efficient method on all phones is to adjust the display feature on your device settings. 

  • Open Settings
  • Tap Accessibility
  • Tap Display & Text Size
  • There are multiple display options to enhance the visibility of the screen. The best for color blindness is to select the “color filter” option.
Who may I contact if I have technical issues?

If you have technical issues, please use the in-app support feature to contact 24/7 user support. You can access this by selecting ‘Settings’ in the lower left corner of the screen, then selecting ‘Contact Support’ in the bottom menu.

If you are not able to log into the app, email help@slcket.com. For all other questions about the program, email sunflower.summer@ks.gov.

How to Claim Tickets
How many times can I use my free tickets?

The Sunflower Summer App allows you 1 free admission ticket per student for each attraction. Once you have used the Sunflower Summer app for a specific attraction, the app will “stamp” the ticket and it will no longer be valid to be re-used.

Are users able to go to multiple attractions in a single day?

Yes, users are able to attend multiple attractions in a single day. Please remember that users are only to claim tickets to an attraction once per season, so make sure you plan your road trips wisely!

How do I claim tickets at a Kansas State Park?

To redeem your vehicle permit to most Kansas State Parks, please visit the park office or nearest gatehouse. You will receive a GREEN sunflower summer vehicle permit that will expire at 2PM the day following its issuance. Several parks do not have offices on site. Specific instructions are noted in the written description on the Sunflower Summer mobile app for those parks. 

Do adults get free tickets too?

Yes! One adult may accompany students and receive access to a free ticket voucher. Any other adults present will have to pay out of pocket for admission.

Travel in Kansas
How does cashless tolling in Kansas work?

The Kansas Turnpike converted to a cashless system on July 1, 2024. There will be no on-road payment option. Customers will pay for tolls using a KTAG, or compatible transponder, or through a mailed bill using the vehicle’s registration information. To pay the lowest toll, travelers are encouraged to get a KTAG. Learn more at www.DriveKS.com.

I don’t live in Kansas. Can I still use Sunflower Summer tickets?

This program is for Kansas residents only. If you live out-of-state, you do not qualify to receive free tickets through the Sunflower Summer program. 

We have family from another state visiting this summer, can they participate?

No, this program is for Kansas residents only. While you can’t claim tickets via the app, you can absolutely use Sunflower Summer as a guide to great attractions across the state that are perfect for your family!

Program Flyers

Once that final school bell rings,
the real fun begins.

Plan your next summer adventure now!