Museums

Science City

Science City has been named one of the nation’s top 25 best science centers—and with good reason! This local marvel allows you and your child to explore, discover and create throughout its 50+ varied hands-on stations.

Lauren Greenlee

Union Station and Science City Power Up Student- Inspired Exhibit

Students from Olathe North High School, winners of Battle of the Brains, will see their ideas come to life in new exhibit.

Joy Torchia

Union Station President's Day Weekend Events

Spend Presidents' Day holiday weekend making memories with your family at Science of Rock 'N' Roll exhibit, Science City, and the Planetarium. It is a great day for playing, discovering and learning all kinds of new things at these fun and fascinating attractions.

Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art

Recently, we were in the mood for an easy - breezy, take the day as it comes, quest for beauty. The plan: explore a few local attractions, take photos, spend as much time as we like, and just enjoy! Our "Search for Beauty Day" led us to the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art.

Kristina Light

Celebrate Presidents Day in Kansas City

Originally set aside as a day to honor Washington and Lincoln, Presidents Day is now a day to remember and honor all American presidents.

Kristina Light

In Love with Museums

Our city is a cultural marvel with attractions to appeal to every interest and intellect. Sometimes, the key is getting down on a knee and looking at Kansas City from the eyes of a child.

Kimberly Brownlee

Vaile Mansion at Christmas

Oh, there’s no place like home for the holidays…unless you live in Kansas City, in which case there are several places you should consider visiting around Christmastime! One such place is the lavish Vaile Mansion, which dons a resplendent array of festive décor in honor of its Fashionable Victorian Christmas celebration, taking place from late November to the end of December.

Lauren Greenlee

Shoal Creek Living History Museum

When seeking fall fun, look no further than the Shoal Creek Living History Farm, located inside Hodge Park. This picturesque 19th village is actually a museum that provides a great opportunity for hands-on learning.

Lauren Greenlee

Memorable Museum Outings

Looking for something different–yet fun–to do with your children? How about taking them to an art museum? While it may seem crazy and a tad scary to imagine your small child in a museum, if you do your research and offer your little ones some encouragement, you may be surprised at how much fun it can be for your entire family! Here are some tips to help get you out the door and on your way to an enjoyable day at the museum.

Gina Klein

Steamboat Arabia Museum

Come discover more than 200 pounds of buried treasure that has been meticulously excavated from one such ship, the Steamboat Arabia!

Lauren Greenlee