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Plan Your Visit
Whether you are discovering Overland Park’s history for the first time or returning to explore something new, we look forward to welcoming you to Discover O.P.
Plan your visit to explore engaging exhibits, uncover the stories of the people and places that shaped our community, and see how Overland Park’s past continues to connect with its future.
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What You'll Discover
At Discover O.P., Overland Park’s history unfolds through a changing mix of exhibits, photographs, artifacts, and stories drawn from the community and its past.
Learn about the years from Native Americans calling the area home through the vision of William Strang for a park-like community far – but not too far – from the city through the post-war years of suburban growth to today.
Explore historic images and objects, discover familiar places as they once looked, and experience interactive displays that invite you to dig deeper into the stories behind them. With frequent new exhibits, there is always more of Overland Park’s story to discover.
Parking & Accessibility
Historic Downtown Overland Park is a vibrant, walkable district with nearly 300 locally owned restaurants, shops, boutiques, galleries, and specialty stores. Discover O.P. is steps away from Thompson Park and Clocktower Landing, home of the Overland Park Farmers Market.
Free parking is available on-site. Convenient spaces within steps of the entrance are reserved for Discover O.P. visitors. On-street parking is free throughout the district. There are free public parking lots (at Clock Tower Landing, at 80th and Conser, and at Matt Ross Community Center).
Discover O.P. is accessible for all.
Hours & Admission
Discover O.P. is open Wednesday through Friday, Noon to 5:00 PM.
On Saturdays, Discover O.P. is open 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM to welcome patrons of the Overland Park Farmers Market.
During special Downtown Overland Park events, Discover O.P. is open during the hours of those events. These include the Fall Festival in September, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in March, the Art Fair in June, 3rd Fridays each month, and others as announced by the Downtown OP Partnership.
Interested in scheduling a private tour? Reserving space for a meeting? Or holding a special event? We can accommodate all of that at Discover O.P.!
Exploring History
Take a walking tour of Downtown Overland Park. There are historical markers throughout the district. Pick up the walking tour map at Discover O.P.
