A Global Adventure in KC
Take your family on a global adventure this month as you explore KC’s landmarks. Our art galleries feature masterpieces from every corner of the globe, our zoo offers one-of-a-kind animal adventures from every continent, and local museums, shows and restaurants celebrate many cultures. Broaden your horizons this winter with an around-the-world adventure … all without leaving Kansas City!
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Australia
Bricktionary: The ultimate Lego A-Z is the newest exhibit at Union Station. Designed by Ryan “the Brickman” McNaught, an Australian artist and Lego aficionado, this fun-filled journey for families includes everything from overhead leaping orcas to Saturn V rockets stretching floor to ceiling and models of iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower.
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Asia
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art (FREE admission) has been curating and exhibiting Chinese art since it opened in 1933, becoming the first major gallery in the United States devoted to Chinese art. The collection features more than 7,000 Chinese works from Neolithic times to the 20th century.
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Antarctica
Featuring a dozen Humboldt penguins and nearly 40 cold water penguins, the Helzberg Penguin Plaza at the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium offers a state-of-the-art exhibit with a 100,000-gallon cool pool for cold water penguins and a 25,000-gallon warm wet area laced with sand for warm water penguins. Fantastic views accessible to all feed our curiosity about the Antarctic animals. In addition, visitors enjoy seeing a variety of animals from around the world in the new Sobela Aquarium, the African and Australian exhibits and Tiger Trail. And this year, explore GloWild: Around the World an evening lantern festival showcasing famous world landmarks on display through Dec. 30.
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North America
Enjoy an iconically American experience at Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Nov. 10-12 at T-Mobile Center. Originating in Wisconsin in 1884, the family of performers brings a reimagined show featuring superhuman performances, daring feats and iconic entertainment that has established this as the “Greatest Show on Earth.”
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Europe
Celebrate Sweden at IKEA where members of IKEA Family get up to two kids entrees free when they buy any adult entree at the Swedish restaurant on Wednesdays. During the Christmas season, come to IKEA for Julbord, a smorgasbord of specialties enjoyed throughout Sweden each Christmas.
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Europe 2
The Strawberry Hill Museum houses permanent exhibits for Croatia, Ukraine, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia and Russia. Visitors see household items from these cultures, including clothing, books and toys, jewelry, linens and more. During the holidays, the museum will offer “Olde World Christmas” tours.
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Europe 3
The Country Club Plaza, with beautiful towers, sculptures, paintings and mosaics inspired by Seville, Spain, is one of the prettiest places in Kansas City and home to many of the city’s most beautiful fountains. Complete you holiday season with a visit to the Plaza to enjoy more than 80 miles of illuminated strings of bulbs.
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Africa
Founded in 1995 by Daniel and Selam Fikru, Blue Nile is a beloved KC staple. At its current City Market location, you can dine on watt, a thick Ethiopian stew, in a variety of vegetable and meat combinations. You’ll also find a variety of tibs on the menu, a cross between stir-fry and stew. The clear menu makes it easy to choose the combination you’ll enjoy from selections of lamb, beef, chicken, potatoes, lentils, greens and a variety of vegetables.
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South America
Experience authentic Brazilian churrascaria where patrons enjoy skewered fire-roasted meat served by gaucho chefs throughout the meal at Em Chamas Brazilian Grill in the Northland and Fogo de Chao on the Plaza.