School’s Out For
sunflower summer!
The 2026 Sunflower Summer Program will run from Thursday, July 9 – Saturday, August 8.








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- Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad
- Abilene - Allen County Historical Society
- Iola - Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum
- Atchison - Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum
- Atchison - Anderson County Historical Museum
- Garnett - Atchison County Historical Society Museum and Santa Fe Depot
- Atchison - Barton County Historical Society Museum & Village
- Great Bend - Belleville High Banks Hall of Fame and National Midget Auto Racing Museum
- Belleville - Big Brutus
- West Mineral - Big Well Museum
- Greensburg - Blue Rapids Museum & Arlington Gardens
- Blue Rapids - Boot Hill Museum
- Dodge City - Brown Mansion
- Coffeyville - Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Park
- Topeka - Buffalo Bill Cultural Center
- Oakley - C.W. Parker Carousel Museum
- Leavenworth - Carroll Mansion Museum
- Leavenworth - Chase County Courthouse
- Cottonwood Falls - Chase County Historical Society & Museum
- Cottonwood Falls - Cherokee Strip Land Rush Museum
- Arkansas City - Chisholm Trail Museum
- Wellington - Coffey County Historical Museum
- Burlington - Combat Air Museum
- Topeka - Constitution Hall State Historic Site
- Lecompton - Coronado Quivira Museum
- Liberal - Cosmosphere
- Hutchinson - Cottonwood Ranch State Historic Site
- Studley - Cowley County Historical Society Museum
- Winfield - Curious Minds Discovery Zone
- Parsons - Dalton Defenders Museum
- Coffeyville - Derby Historical Museum
- Derby - Dickinson County Heritage Center
- Abilene - Dorothy's House and The Land of Oz
- Liberal - Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum
- Abilene - El Quartelejo Museum & Jerry Thomas Collection
- Scott City - Ellinwood Underground City Tour
- Ellinwood - Ellis Railroad Museum & Doll Display
- Ellis - Etzanoa Immersion Center
- Arkansas City - Evah C. Cray Historical Home Museum
- Atchison - Exploration Place
- Wichita - Fick Fossil and History Museum
- Oakley - Field Station Dinosaurs
- Derby - First City Museum
- Leavenworth - First Territorial Capitol State Historic Site
- Fort Riley - Flint Hills Discovery Center
- Manhattan - Fort Bissell Museum
- Phillipsburg - Fort Harker Guardhouse Museum Complex
- Kanopolis - Fort Hays State Historic Site
- Hays - Fort Scott National Historic Site
- Fort Scott - Fort Wallace Museum
- Wallace - Garnder Historical Museum
- Gardner - Geary County Historical Society & Museum
- Junction City - Geneseo City Museum
- Geneseo - Goodnow House State Historic Site
- Manhattan - Gordon Parks Museum
- Fort Scott - Great Plains Transportation Museum
- Wichita - Greenwood County Historical Society Museum
- Eureka - Greyhound Hall of Fame
- Abilene - Grinter Place State Historical Site
- Kansas City - Harvey County Historical Museum and Archives
- Newton - Haskell Cultural Center and Museum
- Lawrence - Heart of America Science Resource Center
- Haviland - Historic Elgin Hotel Tours
- Marion - The Historic Ritchie House
- Topeka - Historic Trolley Tour
- Dodge City - Hodgden House Museum Complex
- Ellsworth - Hollenberg Pony Express Station State Historic Site
- Hanover - Home on the Range Cabin
- Athol - Howard Benson Museum
- Howard - Independence Historical Museum & Art Center
- Independence - John Brown Museum State Historic Site
- Osawatomie - Johnson County Museum
- Overland Park - Joyful Noise Playhouse
- Salina - Kansas African American Museum
- Wichita - Kansas Aviation Museum
- Wichita - Kansas Barbed Wire Museum
- La Crosse - Kansas Children's Discovery Center
- Topeka - Kansas City Automotive Museum
- Olathe - Kansas City Underground Railroad Museum of Quindaro
- Kansas City - Kansas Learning Center for Health
- Halstead - Kansas Museum of History
- Topeka - Kansas Oil Museum
- El Dorado - Kansas State Capitol
- Topeka - Kansas Teachers' Hall of Fame and Gunfighters' Wax Museum
- Dodge City - Kauffman Museum
- Newton - Kaw Mission and Last Chance Store Museums on the Santa Fe Trail
- Council Grove - Kiowa Historical Museum
- Kiowa - Koester House Museum and Gardens
- Marysville - KU Natural History Museum
- Lawrence - Legler Barn Museum Complex
- Lenexa - Lincoln Historical Museum Complex
- Lincoln - Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum
- Lindsborg - Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm Historic Site
- Olathe - Marais des Cygnes Massacre State Historic Site
- Pleasanton - Marion Historical Museum
- Marion - Marshall County Museum & Research Library
- Marysville - McPherson Museum & Arts Foundation
- McPherson - Medicine Lodge Stockade and Carry A. Nation Home Museums
- Medicine Lodge - Mennonite Heritage & Agricultural Museum
- Goessel - Mid-America All-Indian Museum
- Wichita - Midwest Dream Car Collection
- Manhattan - Mine Creek Civil War Battlefield State Historic Site
- Pleasanton - Miners Hall Museum
- Franklin - Mitchell County Historical Museum
- Beloit - Morton County Historical Museum
- Elkhart - Museum at Prairiefire
- Overland Park - Museum of Deaf History, Arts and Culture
- Olathe - Museum of the Kansas National Guard
- Topeka - Museum of World Treasures
- Wichita - NDGA National Glass Museum
- Wellington - Old Abilene Town
- Abilene - Old Cowtown Museum
- Wichita - Old Depot Museum
- Ottawa - Old Jefferson Town Museum
- Oskaloosa - Old Prairie Town at Ward Meade Garden
- Topeka - Oswego Historical Museum and Genealogical Society
- Oswego - Oz Museum
- Wamego - Parsons Historical Society & Museum Complex
- Parsons - Pawnee Indian Museum State Historic Site
- Republic - Pawnee Rock State Historic Site
- Pawnee Rock - PBS Kansas Cochener-Garvey Children's Education & Discovery Center
- Wichita - Peabody Historical Society Complex
- Peabody - Pioneer Log Cabin
- Manhattan - Plaza Cinema Movie and Memorabilia Museum
- Ottawa - Pony Express Home Station No 1, Barn & Museum
- Marysville - Pony Express Museum
- Seneca - Prairie Museum of Art & History
- Colby - Rawlins County Historical Museum & Church
- Atwood - Red Rocks State Historic Site
- Emporia - Riley County Historical Museum
- Manhattan - Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics
- Lawrence - Rush County Historical Society
- La Crosse - Santa Fe Trail Center
- Larned - Seelye Mansion & Patent Medicine Museum
- Abilene - Shawnee Indian Mission State Historic Site
- Fairway - Shawnee Town 1929
- Shawnee - Smoky Hill Museum
- Salina - Stafford County Museum
- Stafford - Sternberg Museum of Natural History
- Hays - STRATACA
- Hutchinson - The Garage
- Salina - Threshers Museum
- Bird City - Tonganoxie Community Historical Society
- Tonganoxie - Trail Days Historic Site
- Council Grove - Wabaunsee County Historical Museum
- Alma - Warkentin House
- Newton - Wichita-Sedgwick Co. Historical Museum
- Wichita - Wilson Heritage Museum
- Wilson - Wolf House Museum
- Manhattan - World's Largest Ball of Twine
- Cawker City - Wyandotte County Historical Society & Museum
- Bonner Springs
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
5.4.7 Arts Center
- Greensburg
Baker Arts Center
- Liberal
Birger Sandzén Memorial Art Gallery
- Lindsborg
Carriage Factory Art Gallery
- Newton
Circle of Art Atchison
-Atchison
CityArts
- Wichita
Coutts Museum of Art
- El Dorado
Garden of Eden
- Lucas
Grassroots Art Center
- Lucas
Kansas City, Kansas Community College Art Gallery
- Kansas City
Lawrence Arts Center
- Lawrence
M.T. Liggett Art Environment
- Mullinville
Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art
- Manhattan
Mark Arts
- Wichita
Museum of Art + Light
- Manhattan
Red Barn Studio Museum
- Lindsborg
Salina Art Center
- Salina
Shafer Art Gallery
- Great Bend
Spencer Museum of Art
- Lawrence
Stauth Memorial Museum
- Montezuma
Switchgrass Art Co-op
- Lucas
Vernon Filley Art Museum
- Pratt
Wichita Art Museum
- Wichita
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
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!
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.
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
Your questions
answered
Program Eligibility
All Kansas resident students (including public, private, and homeschooled students), Pre-K through 12th grade, are included in the program.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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!
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.
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.
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
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.
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!
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.
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
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.
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.
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!

