10-30 MinutesNo entrance fee.
Explore Tallgrass Visitor Center
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
Park rangers attend the visitor center with a range of exhibits. Geology, ecology, history, and culture all shaped today's Tallgrass Prairie. A modest gift shop provides souvenirs and the park stamp for collecting memories. Junior Ranger books, event posts, trail maps, and brochures constantly draw visitors.
The visitor center is the one stop for information on Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve. Park rangers attend the visitor center to answer questions and distribute additional information brochures upon request. Exhibits range from geology, ecology, history, and the cultures that shaped today's Tallgrass Prairie. A modest gift shop provides souvenirs of your visit and the park stamp for collecting memories. Junior Ranger booklets provide educational activities for all ages. Events happen throughout the year, predominately during the summer and fall. Hikers can collect trail maps and set out for self-guided exploring. Ask a ranger for seasonal trail suggestions and conditions.
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Details
Duration
10-30 Minutes
Fees
No entrance fee.
Fees Apply
No
Seasons
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Day
Accessibility
The visitor center has button-activated automatic doors. Exhibits use a mixture of interactive, tactile, audible, and visual materials. Braille guides and Trekker Breeze+ audible aids are available upon request. Service animals are allowed inside the visitor center.
Pets
Yes — Pets are allowed in the breezeway, ranch outdoor areas, and designated dog-friendly trails. Pets are not permitted inside the buildings.
Reservations
No — Reservations are needed for ranger guided tours and some special events.
Location
Tallgrass Prairie Visitor Center