About Us

Dedicated to the historical preservation of Derby and the surrounding area.

Fifteen rooms of  artifacts and displays, plus exhibits in the hallways. Come early to see it all.

Historical building

Built in 1924, our building is listed on the

National Historical Register.

Free admission!

Open Saturdays, 10am-2pm, April through October.

Contact us for group tours at other times.

Events

12/6-7/2019

3rd Annual Christmas Tree Gala and Bake Sale

Fri. 5-8pm - Sat. 9am-3pm

Derby Welcome Center

Event Details

12/6-7/2019

3rd Annual Christmas Tree Gala and Bake Sale

Participate in a fundraiser for the museum. Shop for delicious baked goods and enter to win one of the beautifully decorated Christmas trees. Our event will be held this year in the Austin Room at Derby's Welcome Center.

Fri. 5-8pm - Sat. 9am-3pm

Derby Welcome Center

5/2/2020

Horses, Hats & Roses

4:30pm - 8:30pm

Madison Avenue Central Park Venue

Event Details

5/2/2020

Horses, Hats & Roses

A Kentucky Derby party. Gather as the bugle plays "Call to Post" for the 146th annual "Run for the Roses." Watch the race on screen and enjoy an evening of music and fun things to do.

4:30pm - 8:30pm

Madison Avenue Central Park Venue

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Derby Historical Society & Museum

710 E. Market, Derby, Kansas 67037, United States

(316) 788-9003 Write to us at: P.O. Box 1054, Derby, KS 67037

Hours

Open Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

April through October