Tours

The Dole Archive offers tours by appointment. Please contact Kristine Schenk to schedule a tour at kschenk@ku.edu or (785)864-1420.

Gallery Tour

The Gallery Tour focuses on how Bob Dole overcame hardships and ended up as the longest serving Republican leader to date. This 20-30 minute tour takes visitors through the exhibit hall detailing Bob Dole’s childhood during the Great Depression, his service and injury in WWII, his work in Congress and 1996 presidential campaign all the way through his current activities as an active private citizen.

Archive Tour

The Archive Tour is for those interested in viewing the Dole Institute Archive and Special Collections. Intended for professionals and college level classes this 20-30 minute tour takes you through the process required to preserve and maintain collections for researchers.

Do you have a school or scout group that you would like to bring to the Dole Institute of Politics? We would be glad to develop a tour that focuses on state standards or badge requirements. Just for you! Just contact Kristine Schenk at kschenk@ku.edu or (785)864-1420 at least two weeks before you plan to visit, and we will tailor your visit to meet your requirements!