Democracy isn’t only written in founding documents or decided at the ballot box — it’s lived every day. For 250 years, people across the United States have claimed, challenged, and […]
Native Arts in Miniature explores diverse tribal traditions, family heritage, and creative innovations expressed by Native American artists working in miniature. Video interviews and written interpretation highlight artists’ voices discussing […]
FROM SANDLOTS TO STADIUMS, FIRST FAMILIES TO YOUR FAMILY, EXPERIENCE AN ALL-NEW, ALL-STAR EXHIBITION CELEBRATING THE SPORTING SPIRIT. As Kansas City welcomes the world for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Harry […]
WASHED ASHORE: ART TO SAVE THE SEA TRAVELING EXHIBIT IN TOPEKA, KANSAS From May through September 2026, the Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center, in collaboration with the Topeka Rotary Club, […]
The Pigeon Comes to Kansas City: A Mo Willems Exhibit May 23 - Sept 7: open during store hours You are invited into the imagination, whimsy, and humor of Mo Willems. […]
June 12, 2026 - December 6, 2026 H. Tony and Marti Oppenheimer Gallery; Dean E. Thompson Gallery, First Floor FREE and open to the public Sport and Spectator celebrates […]
The Berlin Wall. A World Divided. combines multiple perspectives and experiences through a unique collection of artifacts, media and diverse testimonies. The exhibition traces the origins and rise of the Cold […]
Free FestivalLabor Day Weekend September 4th-7th, 2026 Historic Independence Square Running from September 4–7, 2026, with a carnival preview on Thursday, September 3, the festival offers free general admission to […]
Experience a brand-new prehistoric passage featuring animatronic dinosaurs and fossils. Learn how hands-on science reveals dinosaurs that once ruled the ancient world. New limited-time exhibit filling nearly 5,000 saft in […]
Step into Europa for a lively Bavarian celebration filled with authentic German food and beverage, toe-tapping music, and family-friendly entertainment. Each day kicks off with a festive Keg Tapping Ceremony […]
We invite participants into the museum an hour before we open to the public in order to provide a quiet and low-stimulating environment where you can enjoy hands-on artmaking activities […]
Embark on a magical journey through Powell Gardens where life-size dragons and magnificent creatures await around every turn. During Dragons and Fantastic Beasts, guests are invited to explore, play, and […]
Climb aboard an Old West, mule-drawn wagon for an easy tour of the Independence Square, home of three historic “westward ho” trails. Several historical itineraries are offered. They might include: […]
Experience through music the remarkable true story of 7,000 passengers stranded after the 9/11 attacks.
Step back in time for our blockbuster Prohibition Pub Crawls through Downtown Shawnee! Hosted by Shawnee Town 1929 Museum’s expert historians, this deep-dive into life 100 years ago features locally crafted drinks, behind-the-scenes stories, and original "then-and-now" photographs at surprise stops along the tour. Tour Dates & Times Tours run every Wednesday in September. Each […]
Crown Center comes alive with top Irish musicians, traditional dancing and celebrations of Ireland’s culture and history. Festival-goers can browse Irish-themed shops and enjoy authentic food, beverages and activities. KCIrishFest.com
Create a paper shuttlecock sculpture inspired by badminton while exploring the concept of scale. Using paper and colorful materials, experiment with size to discover how scale changes the way we […]
Every Sunday at 1 PM, their studio transforms into a colorful, glittery, sensory-filled slime paradise! Bring the kids (or your inner kid!) for an afternoon of creativity, unique color combos, […]
Join us in Bloch lobby to create your own time telling tool! Then join us in the galleries to learn how different civilizations approached the concept of time. Visit Museum Guides to explore both historical and modern methods of telling time in a...
1:05pm • Sunday, Sep 6, 2026 Winnipeg Goldeyes vs Kansas City Monarchs Game 3 of the Series against the Winnipeg Goldeyes Promotion: BLUEY DAY + post-game run the bases & […]