Union Station Kansas City
“Disney100: The Exhibition” The Walt Disney Archives has opened its vault of treasures to showcase hundreds of extraordinary objects, including many of Disney’s “crown jewels”—more than 250 artifacts and works of art, costumes and props and incredible memorabilia. UnionStation.org
Riveting Robots in Science City Filling almost 2,800 square feet, the eight unique exhibits invites guests to experience Robothespian, Build-a-Bot, Get a Grip, i-Sight, Mission, Race-a-Bot, Co-Operation and the Sneaker Tying Station! Each of these specially themed activities allows guests to experience robotics and learn how Science City’s very own Jarvis functions! ScienceCity.org
National WWI Museum and Memorial
“The Little War” is a special exhibit at the Downtown Kansas City museum that explores the lives of children swept up by the storms of World War I while adults were fighting on the front lines and supporting the war effort. Created for children and their grown-ups to understand the Great War from a child’s perspective, “The Little War” will use imaginative play, original toys and games, photos and other artifacts from the time period to reach all ages. TheWorldWar.org
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, Missouri, will welcome several new exhibits this year. From March 9 to Aug. 4, the Melissa Shook exhibition features a singular body of work, composed of approximately 200 self-portraits, by the American photographer Melissa Shook (1939-2020). From April 27 to July 21, the Niki de Saint Phalle exhibit features works in both two and three dimensions that will delight visitors of all ages and levels of sophistication with bold forms, bright colors and whimsical imagery. And from Sept. 21 to Jan. 5, 2025, “Hokusai: Inspiration and Influence” from the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, will take a new approach to the art of Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) by focusing on his role as a teacher and an influencer in the art world in Japan. Nelson-Atkins.org
National Archives of Kansas City
Entrance to "We the People" exhibition at the National Archives at Kansas City. Photograph courtesy of the National Archives at Kansas City.
“We, the People” is a new permanent exhibition on display at the National Archives at Kansas City in KCMO. The free exhibition is open for self-guided tours Tuesday-Friday from 9:00 to 4:00. Alongside the stories of the great and powerful, the millions of records in the holdings of the National Archives give insight into the lives of ordinary people. Archives.gov/Kansas-City
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Union Station
A place for great adventure. Where Kansas City Connects. All of these phrases – and more – are regularly used to describe Union Station. Visitors of all ages, from all places and for all reasons tie Union Station to special and magical moments.
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Science City at Union Station
Kansas City’s Science Center, Science City at Union Station Kansas City, is a dynamic, hands-on science center featuring nearly 200 individual interactive exhibits and daily programming. Kids of all ages experience the amazing world of science fir...
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National WWI Museum and Memorial
The National WWI Museum and Memorial is America’s leading institution dedicated to remembering, interpreting and understanding the Great War and its enduring impact on the global community. Named one of the top 25 museums in the United Sta...
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Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is Kansas City’s favorite free attraction, as voted by readers of KC Parent Magazine! Discover masterpieces in the galleries, spend quality time together at a festival or drop in for a weekend art activity. Classes...
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National Archives at Kansas City
Kansas City has one of the 11 branches of the National Archives. The collections include historical, diplomatic, genealogical and military documents, artifacts and exhibits.
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