Union Station

30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64108

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30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64108
BUILDING HOURS
MONDAY - SUNDAY	6AM - MIDNIGHT
SCIENCE CITY HOURS
MONDAY - SATURDAY	10 A.M. - 5 P.M.
SUNDAY	NOON - 5 P.M.
Museums
Accessible:yes
Downtown/Midtown/Plaza
$ (Under $40 for 4)
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    KC bustles with an array of high quality museums and star-studded attractions that are sure to appeal to everyone in your crew from oldest to youngest alike.

    Jun 23, 2024

  • Summer Fun in the Crown Center District

    The Crown Center District is one of our favorite destinations for family fun for tourists and locals alike.

    May 24, 2024

  • Disney100: A Celebration of a KC Legend

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    May 23, 2024

  • Go Explore the Crown Center District

    Visit Crown Center in the heart of Kansas City, Missouri, for many attractions, great shops and restaurants. Throughout the year, enjoy free hands-on exhibits for children.

    May 1, 2024

  • Exhibits to See in 2024

    Local museums host outstanding exhibits including displays celebrating Disney, a child's perspective of WWI, a celebration of American citizens, robotics, and art.

    Apr 19, 2024

  • New and Improved KC

    2024 promises to be a year of firsts and the reimagining and celebrating of our city’s icons.

    Dec 29, 2023

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    Holiday Reflections at Union Station

    This year, the magical winter wonderland in Union Station's Grand Plaza is bigger and better than ever with a Christmas-y Fountain as the star of the show.

    Nov 21, 2023

  • KC's Christmas Trains

    Whimsy and nostalgia await at these magical KC Christmas Train experiences.

    Nov 17, 2023

  • Christmas in the Crown Center District

    It wouldn't be Christmas in KC without an annual visit to Crown Center and Union Station.

    Nov 1, 2023

  • Bricktionary: The Ultimate LEGO® A-Z: Union Station's newest Awesome Exhibit

    Union Station’s new exhibit, Bricktionary: The Ultimate LEGO® A-Z, is a fun, engaging - and even educational - experience for LEGO® fans young and old. Our review...

    Oct 30, 2023

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    Oct 29, 2023

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    Aug 29, 2023

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    Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing – The Exhibition

    Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing is a must-see attraction in Kansas City this summer for all Marvel fans. You'll be thrilled to explore the world of Spider-Man learn the history of the beloved superhero, and see comic and movie memorabilia firsthand.

    May 27, 2023

  • Six-Stop Tour: Union Station and Crown Center

    Celebrate some of Kansas City’s most iconic destinations.

    Apr 30, 2023

  • All Aboard: Train Rides in KC

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    Apr 28, 2023

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    Feb 24, 2023

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    Jan 16, 2023

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    Dec 28, 2022

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    Six-Stop Tour: Streetcar Tour

    Explore Kansas City aboard the FREE KC Streetcar and make stops exploring local spots along the way.

    Dec 20, 2022

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    Holiday Reflections

    Showing through Jan. 2, Union Station, Kansas City's Home, is celebrating the holiday season with its annual installation of "Holiday Reflections."

    Nov 21, 2022

  • Christmas in the Crown Center District

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    Nov 1, 2022

  • KCS Holiday Express

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    Nov 1, 2022

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    Sep 22, 2022

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    Maya: The Exhibition at Union Station

    The long-awaited exhibit, Maya: The Great Jaguar Rises, is now open at Union Station (thru Jan. 1, 2023).

    Aug 22, 2022

  • KC's Memorial Day Weekend Guide

    Kick off summer fun with these great ideas for Memorial Day Weekend!

    May 10, 2022

  • A Kansas City Staycation

    Kansas City is an absolutely incredible place to live and explore, and I am thrilled to share it with you during the three days you will be here.

    May 1, 2022

  • Go Explore the Crown Center District

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    May 1, 2022

  • Multigenerational Trip in Kansas City

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    May 1, 2022

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    Apr 26, 2022

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    Apr 21, 2022

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    Best of March

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    Feb 24, 2022

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    Feb 22, 2022

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    Best of February

    It's time for winter fun with ice skating, live shows, fantastic exhibits and more!

    Jan 25, 2022

  • Best of January

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    Dec 26, 2021

  • Six-Stop Tour: The Crown Center District, Fun at a Local Landmark

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    Dec 20, 2021

  • Best of December

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    Nov 27, 2021

  • Christmas in the Crown Center District

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    Nov 5, 2021

  • A Three-Day Weekend  Reunion

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    Nov 1, 2021

  • Best of November

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    Oct 27, 2021

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    Best of October

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    Sep 24, 2021

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    Aug 27, 2021

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    Jul 28, 2021

  • Best of July

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    Jun 28, 2021

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    May 31, 2021

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    May 1, 2021

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    Apr 27, 2021

  • Go Explore the Crown Center District

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    Apr 20, 2021

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    Apr 20, 2021

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    Apr 19, 2021

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    Apr 19, 2021

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    Feb 22, 2021

  • Holiday Reflections

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    Nov 20, 2020

  • Christmas in the Crown Center District

    It wouldn't be Christmas in KC without an annual visit to Crown Center and Union Station.

    Nov 20, 2020

  • Kansas City Christmas Traditions

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    Sep 29, 2020

  • A Three-Day Weekend  Reunion

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    Sep 25, 2020

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    Sep 24, 2020

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    Mar 18, 2020

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    Best of March

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    Feb 27, 2020

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    Best of February

    Enjoy extraordinary shows, exhibits and winter fun. Our top picks for February in Kansas City are here.

    Jan 20, 2020

  • Best of January

    Enjoy extraordinary shows, exhibits and winter fun. Our top picks for January in Kansas City are here.

    Dec 28, 2019

  • Best of December

    Enjoy extraordinary shows, exhibits and holiday fun. Our top picks for December in Kansas City are here.

    Nov 24, 2019

  • Holiday Gifts That Keep on Giving

    Treat your family to a special memory and a gift they can enjoy all year long.

    Nov 23, 2019

  • Best of November

    It's time for terrific exhibits, great shows, and holiday fun. Our top picks for November in Kansas City are here.

    Nov 4, 2019

  • Christmas at Crown Center & Union Station District

    It wouldn't be Christmas in KC without an annual visit to Crown Center and Union Station.

    Nov 1, 2019

  • Best of October

    October is the best of autumn! Festivals, Trick or Treating, and Special Events abound in KC!

    Sep 15, 2019

  • Go Explore Crown Center District

    Crown Center and Union Station are two of Kansas City's most beloved landmarks. With a variety of kid-friendly favorite attractions as well as world-class museums, this is an excellent area to explore with visitors.

    Sep 2, 2019

  • Best of September

    It's time for Fall Festivals, terrific exhibits, great shows, and fall fun.

    Aug 20, 2019

  • Exploring the Crown Center District with Kids

    The Crown Center District is one of our favorite destinations for family fun for tourists and locals alike.

    Aug 1, 2019

  • Best of August

    The Kansas City Zoo welcomed a new sloth, there are many fabulous festivals, terrific exhibits, great shows, and family fun!

    Jul 21, 2019

  • Best of July in Kansas City

    July - the heart of summer. Kansas City knows how to celebrate with fabulous festivals, fireworks, great shows, berry picking, long days at the pool, and more.

    Jun 24, 2019

  • Maker Faire Has Something for Everyone: 2018

    From food-lovers to engineers, ceramicists to scientists, gamers to teachers, Maker Faire Kansas City is sure to entice everyone. This family-friendly festival of innovation, creativity, and play welcomes Makers who pursue their innovative ...

    Jun 11, 2018

  • The Art of the Brick at Union Station

    The Art of the Brick is the most recent exhibit at Union Station Kansas City. The pieces on display in the exhibit include 3-Dimensional looks at famous masterpieces, as if paintings came to life in LEGO form, as well as 2D portraits and pi...

    Feb 4, 2018

  • Maker Faire KC

    Don’t miss out on this family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity and resourcefulness. Maker Faire Kansas City celebrates the Maker Movement and we encourage YOU to join us! Enjoy educational presentations, inspiring performances, en...

    Jun 23, 2016

  • Maker Faire at Union Station

    Scientists, inventors, artisans and farmers come together one weekend a year at Kansas City’s Maker Faire to exhibit and demonstrate their creations. So, what is it like to visit Maker Faire and what should families expect?

    May 31, 2015

  • Union Station Turns 100

    One of Kansas City’s most recognized landmarks is celebrating its centennial on Oct. 30, 2014.

    Sep 17, 2014

  • Celebration at the Station a Favorite Tradition

    If you’re on the hunt for a family friendly event to attend this Memorial Day weekend, look no further than Celebration at the Station. Pack a picnic, grab some lawn chairs, and rally up the kiddos. We hope to see you there!

    May 23, 2014

  • Maker Faire Kansas City 2013

    Union Station Hosts 3rd Annual Festival this Weekend June 29-30, 2013. Featuring 300+ Maker Booths, Demonstrations and Attractions!

    Jun 28, 2013

  • Real Pirates at Union Station

    Pirates, long the stuff of legend and lore and more recently Hollywood Blockbuster films - this exhibit was a worthwhile and educational exploration into the real life of a pirate - the gruesome, the lonely, the desperate, and yes, the adve...

    Jun 26, 2013

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    Dinosaurs Unearthed at Kansas City's Union Station!

    The "behind the scenes crew" of KCParent.com... our own children... were taken on a Sneak Peak of Dinosaurs Unearthed. Learn what the KIDS think of the Mega Exhibit that will be at Union Station all summer!

    Apr 29, 2010

  • Dinosaurs Unearthed Behind the Scenes

    Go Behind the Scenes of Dinosaurs Unearthed the LARGEST Dinosaur collection outside of China for Exclusive KCParent.com Videos, Photos, and Secrets! The exhibit opens at Kansas City's Union Station ALL SUMMER starting May 1st!

    Apr 15, 2010

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