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John Wornall House Museum
The Wornall House was built in 1858 and is one of the few surviving Kansas City homes from the Civil War era. The house has been almost continuously owned by the Wornall family until the death of John Wornall Jr. in 1962. It was opened as Kansas City’s first house museum in 1972 and has been sharing stories of the past with visitors since then.
The Museum is set up as it might have been during the Civil War and includes authentic period furnishings, including those belonging to the Wornall family, as well as artifacts and information relating to the Battle of Westport.
Visitors to the John Wornall House Museum will learn about many topics, including:
- Stories from the Wornall family
- Frontier farm life in the mid-nineteenth century
- The Battle of Westport & Civil War medicine
- Slavery at the Wornall homestead and in Missouri
- The Border War and the Civil War in Kansas City & surrounding area
And more – tours at the Wornall House are flexible and are crafted to fit the needs of the individuals on each tour. No two tours are exactly alike!
LOCATION
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- Vinaigrette
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Bottger Mansion of Old Town- Liu Chinese Fast Food
Bottger Mansion of Old Town - Liu Chinese
- Vinaigrette
PARKING INFO
The Wornall House has a small adjacent parking lot located on the east side of the house. Additional free street parking is available on 61st Terrace.
PUBLIC HOURS
Wednesday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Tours begin at 10:00, 11:00, 1:00, 2:00, and 3:00.
Please note the Wornall House is closed from noon-1:00 p.m.
Sunday 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Tours begin at 1:00, 2:00, and 3:00.
PUBLIC ADMISSION FEES
Tour Rates
$8.00 per adult
$6.00 per senior (age 60+)
$6.00 per student (with valid student ID)
$5.00 per child (ages 5-12)
Free for children under 5
Combo Ticket: Purchase a combo ticket for $10 and tour both the Wornall & Majors Houses for one flat rate. Ticket is valid for one year from purchase date.
Tour Rates
$8.00 per adult
$6.00 per senior (age 60+)
$6.00 per student (with valid student ID)
$5.00 per child (ages 5-12)
Free for children under 5
Combo Ticket: Purchase a combo ticket for $10 and tour both the Wornall & Majors Houses for one flat rate. Ticket is valid for one year from purchase date.
