Frontier Army Museum

Mission

The Frontier Army Museum collects, preserves, and safeguards material culture of the United States Army and uses its holdings to support Professional Military Education, collections-based research, the development of educational materials, and educational initiatives to inform the public concerning the history of the Frontier Army, the Combined Arms Center, and Fort Leavenworth.

Additionally, the Frontier Army Museum uses its collection and facilities to educate soldiers and Department of the Army civilians by providing venues for professional development and for public and strategic communications in support of the Combined Arms Center and Fort Leavenworth.

History

The original collection began in 1938 when the wagon shop at Fort Leavenworth closed and the horse-drawn vehicles were relocated and called the "Old Rolling Wheels Museum."

In 1960, the museum was officially recognized as an Army Museum and has continued to preserve one of the finest collections of nineteenth century military artifacts in the country.

The museum's main gallery highlights the efforts of the Frontier Army in exploration, expansion and protection of the Trans-Mississippi West from the Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804) to the chase of Pancho Villa by General John Pershing (1916). The museum offers a unique look at the tools of soldiering used throughout this time period.

The Fort Leavenworth gallery highlights the importance of Fort Leavenworth's role in the exploration and expansion of the nation throughout the nineteenth century as well as its continuing role in soldier education.

Online Education Resources For Kids

Frontier History Flash Cards


Lewis and Clark Activity Book


Oregon Trail: Pack Your Wagon Activity Frontier Army Museum March 2020


Army Explorers of the 19th Century - Kansas Teacher’s Curriculum


The Lewis and Clark Expedition, Through Their Dog Seaman's Eyes

Teacher Parent Guide[Word Document - 16.4KB]

What Seaman Felt[Word Document - 1.98MB]

What Seaman Heard[Word Document - 1.61MB]

What Seaman Saw [Word Document - 1.49MB]

What Seaman-Tasted[Word Document - 2.17MB]

What Seaman Smelled and Navigation[Word Document - 2.34MB]

PreK Longitude Latitude Worksheet [Word Document - 120KB]

Download all documents [ZIP - 9.66MB]


Early Military Flight: Balloons, Dirigibles, and the Airplane


Painting the History of the Frontier - Eric Bransby

Painting the History of the Frontier - Eric Bransby


Army Explorers of the 19th Century - Kansas Teacher’s Curriculum

A Brief History of U.S. Army Rations

PDF Download [PDF - 3.38MB]

Virtual Experiences

Visiting the Museum

Admission free

Hours

Monday Closed —
Tuesday 0900 –1600
Wednesday 0900 –1600
Thursday 0900–1600
Friday 0900 –1600
Saturday 1000 — 1600
Sunday Closed —
100 Reynolds Ave
Fort Leavenworth, Kansas 6602

Frontier Army Museum Field Trip Information Packet

Closed all Federal Holidays

Tours: For further information please email or call (913) 684-3186.

For access on to the post please contact the Visitor Control Center (913) 684-3600.

Enter Fort Leavenworth through the Grant Gate at the intersection of Metropolitan and 7th Street. Continue north on Grant Avenue to Reynolds Avenue. Turn right, the museum is on the left. Park in the circle drive.

Fort Leavenworth installation requires a daily pass from the Visitor Control Center at 913-684-3600.

History Hunts for children
Enhancing children's experience inside the museum

History Hunts for children
Enhancing children's experience inside the museum

Pre-K[PDF - 29.3MB]

Pre-K Key[PDF - 29.3MB]


Elementary[PDF - 415KB]

Elementary Key[PDF - 427KB]


Junior High[PDF - 29.9MB]

Junior High Key[PDF - 50.2KB]


High School[PDF - 14.9MB]

High School Key [PDF - 56.3KB]

Contact Us

100 Reynolds Ave, Bldg 801
Fort Leavenworth, Kansas 66027
Phone: 913-684-3186

Email: usarmy.leavenworth.tradoc.mbx.frontier-army-museum@army.mil