Old Depot Museum

Housed in an 1888 stone building that once served Ottawa as a depot and division headquarters on the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad line, the Old Depot Museum highlights Franklin County, Kansas, history through permanent and temporary exhibits and programming. Permanent exhibits include the story of Native and Indigenous tribes in Franklin County, the Pottawatomie Massacre, a large HO-scale model railroad, an Industry room, and several period rooms. Three rooms feature temporary special exhibits. Admission is free; donations are appreciated. All ages are welcome!