OLATHE, Kan. — The Kansas City Automotive Museum is proud to announce its participation in the 2026 Kansas Tourism Sunflower Summer program. The Kansas City Automotive Museum is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving, celebrating, and sharing Kansas City’s rich automotive heritage and its significant contributions to the history of the automobile. Through engaging exhibits, educational programs, and community events, the Museum inspires visitors of all ages to explore the innovation, culture, and stories that have shaped the automotive industry. The Museum is located at 15095 W. 116th Street, Olathe, KS 66062.

The Sunflower Summer Program is a benefit for Kansas families with school-aged children, pre-K through Grade 12, to encourage them to explore, and fall in love with Kansas. The program is designed to give affordable access to tourism attractions across the state and support the Kansas tourism economy. 

Eligible Kansas families will download the Sunflower Summer App to claim tickets to participating venues. One (1) adult ticket is eligible for free admission with eligible students. Tickets are redeemed at participating venues upon their arrival. Each user can only use tickets once per venue during the 2026 season.  The 2026 Sunflower Summer season will run from July 9 – August 2. 

“We are thrilled to be a venue for the 2026 Kansas Sunflower Summer program,” said Scott Oberkrom, Executive Director. “There’s something special about seeing kids explore, learn, and enjoy hands-on experiences right here. This program makes it easy for families to create meaningful memories together, and we’re proud to be one of the destinations that helps showcase the best of Kansas.”

Kansas Tourism, a division of the Kansas Department of Commerce, aims to inspire travel to and throughout Kansas to maximize the positive impacts that tourism has on our state and local communities.

“Kansas Tourism is excited to have the Kansas City Automotive Museum as a part of the Sunflower Summer program,” said Kansas Tourism Director Bridgette Jobe. “This program is an amazing benefit for the residents of Kansas, and we are looking forward to growing the program in the 2026 season. Kansas City Automotive Museum is an important part of making this the best season yet for the program.”

For more information about the Kansas City Automotive Museum visit kansascityautomuseum.org. To discover more about the Sunflower Summer program, visit SunflowerSummer.org.

About Kansas City Automotive Museum: Kansas City Automotive Museum is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and celebrating the rich automotive heritage of Kansas City and the surrounding region. The Museum features a rotating collection of classic, vintage, and specialty vehicles, along with exhibits that highlight the people, innovations, and businesses that have shaped automotive history. Through educational programs, community events, and engaging exhibits, the Museum inspires visitors of all ages to explore the impact of the automobile on our culture and daily lives.

About Sunflower Summer: Sunflower Summer is a program operated by Kansas Tourism, a division of the Kansas Department of Commerce. The program aims to help Kansas families affordably explore the Sunflower State. The official Sunflower Summer mobile app is available on Apple and Android. More information can be found at SunflowerSummer.org