Lansing Historical Museum

The Lansing Historical Museum is housed in the 1887 Santa Fe Railroad Depot on Lansing Correctional Facility (LCF) property. In 1989, the building faced demolition at its original location. With the help of the Lansing Correctional Facility, who offered a location on its grounds to place the depot, the Lansing Historical Society restored the structure and established it as a museum. It has resided there since 1992.   In 2006, the City of Lansing began operating the museum under the Economic Development / Convention and Visitors Bureau Department. These two neighbors continue to help one another.  The museum preserves the prison’s history and LCF provides assistance with special projects. The Lansing Historical Museum is home to hundreds of artifacts and documents relating to the Kansas State Penitentiary / Lansing Correctional Facility. There is a permanent prison display in the museum consisting of contraband, coal mine equipment, restraints, and photographs.   Our prison photograph collection includes agriculture, structures, coal mine operations, mug shots, and staff members.