Museum
Students tour the Hansen Hall exhibits, dedicated to the legacy of Senator Bob Dole.
Welcome to the Dole Institute of Politics! We are so proud of our beautiful building full of tributes to service and sacrifice to country.
Featuring the largest stained-glass American flag, Kansas limestone, Veterans memorial wall, and 9-11 memorial alongside exhibits featuring the leadership legacies of Senators Bob and Elizabeth Dole – as well as everyday Americans.
We look forward to seeing you at the Dole Institute!
Visiting the Museum
Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday-Sunday: 12-4 p.m.
Admission is always free
Parking is free, accessible, and adjacent to the building.
Kansas Veterans Virtual Memory Wall
The Dole Institute is excited to announce an expansion of our WWII Memory Wall to include all Kansas veterans from WWII to the present. We’re gathering profile submissions NOW in advance of a the new Virtual Wall’s launch online and on-site dedication in Fall 2021. Submit a profile and help support the project with a $20 suggested donation.
The Dole Institute is committed to universal accessibility in all programs and resources. We are in the process of making all of our web projects fully accessible. An accessible version of the material represented on this site will be made available upon request. Please contact us at doleinstitute@ku.edu to request the material be made available in an accessible format, or for general assistance.