The Sedalia Katy Depot Welcome Center serves the public in a variety of ways…
FIRST stop for information of interest to visitors, newcomers and citizens.
Year-round visitor destination for travelers, trail enthusiasts, railroad buffs, history lovers and a source of pride for local citizens
State Tourism Affiliate Welcome Center distributing info on Missouri attractions and events
Historic Landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places as well as a key historic depot along Missouri’s Katy Trail State Park
Home for Rolling Stock including two Missouri-Pacific cabooses and four public art sculptures
Premier attraction and full-service trailhead located at mile marker 227.1 along the Missouri Katy Trail State Park
Starting point for Sedalia’s Heritage Trail—a walking, biking or driving loop linking Sedalia’s Historic Districts located downtown and on the Missouri State Fairgrounds
Guided and self-guided tours available in the Deb Biermann Exhibit Gallery featuring Sedalia and the Railroad as well as revolving exhibits covering all aspects of the area’s culture and history
Gift & Souvenir store…onsite and online. Find Missouri-made products, Katy Trail souvenirs, railroad and ragtime items, as well as locally-made arts & crafts and books by local authors.
Changing schedule of special exhibits and events
Youth activities introduce kids to local heritage and encourage the love of trains through the Katy Kids Club and the Robert W.S. Stevens Toy and Model Train Exhibit (in development).
Home of the F.L.A.T. Cats (aka the Fun-Loving Adventure Troupe) who show folks the best of Sedalia’s landmarks and history in a fun, kid-friendly way
Event rental space for special celebrations and meetings. Whether gathering for baby showers, birthday celebrations, graduations or business meetings, the Katy accommodates small to medium gatherings.
General offices for the Sedalia Area Convention & Visitors Bureau and Chamber of Commerce, the Sedalia Heritage Foundation, and headquarters for the Scott Joplin International Ragtime Foundation
