Plan Your Visit
111 North Lincoln Avenue
Chanute, Kansas 66720, US
Tue - Sat: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sun - Mon: Closed
+1 (620) 431-2730
Open Hours
“Centrally located between Los Angeles and New York," the museum is also just 2 hours from Kansas City, Wichita, and Tulsa. Whether coming in from distant ports or just across town, we always recommend you check in with the Chanute Area Chamber of Commerce and Office of Tourism to find out about other local attractions, lodging, shopping, restaurants and special local and regional events. A link to their website is below this short clip showing all the wonders Chanute has to offer as your destination for adventure!
Tue - Sat: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sun - Mon: Closed
Pan Your Safari
Admission
General Admission
Thanks to the museum’s PASSPORT Program,
General admission is FREE now through February 2025!
Our full list of Passport Sponsors is below; please join us in recognizing them!
Guided Group Tour
2 week Notice Required
“Adults & Seniors: $4, College Students & Kids 6-12 $1 and Children under 6: Free with an adult
Guided Tours & Group Visits
Guided Tours for schools & tours are available for a discounted rate but must be pre-arranged, please call
(620) 431-2730 or email osajohns@safarimuseum.com
Open daily at 111 North Lincoln Avenue, Chanute, Kansas 66720, US
Tuesday – Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Closed Sundays + Mondays throughout the year and on the following holidays:
New Years, Christmas Eve & Day, Easter, Independence Day & Thanksgiving; early closure on New Year's Eve
Visitor & Tour Information
Tours of the Museum are conducted by our professional staff upon request with at least TWO WEEKS NOTICE, PLEASE.
We have a very small staff at this non-profit museum, but for pre-arranged groups, we can offer tours:
Tuesday - Saturday, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
The Museum consists of four main touring areas including the Johnson Exhibition, The Selsor Gallery and The Leighty Room on the second floor, and the Oceania Exhibition. The Imperato African Gallery and the 30-seat Snark Theater on the first floor.
For Museum tour reservations or to ask specific questions to help us best serve your group’s needs, please contact us at 620-431-2730.
Accessibility
From specialized, accessible parking with curb ramps to push activated doors to an elevator, the museum is fully accessible!
Safety Regulations
For the safety of its holdings, No food may be brought into the Museum. Picnicking may be done in a neighboring park. Several parks in the area can accommodate large tour groups. For information on PARK availability, please contact the Chanute Parks and Recreation Department at +1 (620) 431-4199. Also, a list of area restaurants is available at the Museum.
Photo and Video Policy
Visitors are encouraged to take photographs and make video recordings in the Chanute Museum for their personal use. Publication, broadcast, or other distribution or commercial use of any photographs or videos, including any on this website, is prohibited without the express written permission of the Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum.
Make a Day of It: Chanute
After your museum visit, explore more of Chanute — great local restaurants, small shops, and community attractions are just minutes away. Check out Chanute Tourism for ideas, maps, and seasonal highlights.
