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Art museum with a diverse collection spanning various styles and time periods, highlighted by a Monet exhibit, modern art, and an engaging outdoor sculpture garden.
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Museum set in the City Market area presents pre-Civil War artifacts, steamboat history, and frontier life, enriched by family-led recovery tales.
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Historic landmark with a blend of attractions including a planetarium, interactive science exhibits, and a model train display, set in a grand, restored building.
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Well-maintained baseball stadium with an intimate atmosphere and a unique outfield featuring fountains. Includes a Hall of Fame, ideal for fans and casual visitors alike.
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Interactive museum chronicling the history and cultural impact of black ballplayers with exhibits of memorabilia, uniforms, and a narrated video. Nearby Jazz Museum adds to the experience.
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Historic stadium with a vibrant game-day ambiance and dedicated fan base. Features tours through franchise history and exclusive areas, plus a lively tailgating scene.
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Sprawling zoo features natural trails, shaded walkways, and diverse global habitats, with the African plains sky tram and interactive kangaroo area as highlights.
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Interactive science hub with hands-on exhibits for all ages, indoor and outdoor play areas, and a focus on STEM learning. Highlights include a robot exhibit and a Sky Bike experience.
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Speakeasy-style distillery with engaging tours, cocktail classes, and happy hour. Highlights include royal gold bourbon, botanical gin, and a rich local history.
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Museum with the country's largest array of miniatures, showcases the evolution of toys, themed displays, and a special exhibit on mid-century Christmas trees.
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- Jim723Morrison, IL149 contributionsI’d been to the National WWII Museum in New Orleans several years ago, so I was excited to see what the WWI one had to offer. While it isn’t quite as awesome as the WWII Museum, it’s pretty spectacular in its own right. Definitely worth the time to check it out.Written June 3, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- 523sandraoOklahoma City, OK807 contributionsWe spent four hours, including a delightful lunch at the museum cafe, and we could have stayed longer. This free museum is one of the best in the mid-west, if not the country! There’s something for everyone, including the lovely landscaped grounds. Tip—To avoid $14 charge for museum parking, get there when it opens at 10 am on the weekend & you’ll find lots of free street parking and in lots across the street.Written June 5, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Cassel12Herriman, UT264 contributionsA wonderful glimpse into the past! The stories and history of steamboat travel and all of the beautifully preserved artifacts is amazing. I had no idea an entire steamboat was found relatively intact in a farmers field. Well worth the admission and worth a few hours if you’re in KC.Written May 3, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Barbara MWinfield, MO40 contributionsFabulous architecture. So much history. We traveled by Amtrak to and from Union Station. It was such a treat to visit a building that we know at one time, was a huge part of travel historyWritten May 17, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Anna F18 contributionsOur goal is to hit all MLB stadiums,…my husband is a huge baseball fan. Getting the Crown Club seats is soooo worth it!! Great food, drink and service!!Written April 21, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Kuvasz1988Saint Paul, MN1,592 contributionsA must for any baseball fan. The history of the game is explained in detail here. The highlights and accomplishments of the negro leagues come to life through these exhibits. Outstanding. I must return as there is so much to seeWritten June 1, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- sirenazulclaroNew York City, NY239 contributionsA walkable plaza with lots of shops and dining, about 20 minutes walk from the Nelson-Atkins art museum. It can be a nice leisurely stroll stop while in Kansas City.Written April 22, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- THDetroit, MI17 contributionsWe’ve done many stadium tours for football, baseball and soccer. This tour is among the best! Informative and access to some great areas of the stadium! Highly recommend.Written March 30, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ercwLos Angeles, CA24 contributionsI enjoy going to this zoo whenever I visit Kansas City and I make it a point to go. There are many animals to view and a good diversity of them as well. What I enjoy at this zoo is the tram ride where you get to view the Africa section from above and can look down on all the animals.
Be prepared to walk a lot. I did see other people riding some type of mo-ped that was decorated as an animal which I thought was very creative so I know there are options for those that can't or don't want to do the amount of walking needed.
The new addition to the zoo which is the Aquarium is great! I thought they did a very good job in how they displayed the aquatic life. I saw a lot of species I've never seen before at other Aquariums.
The Tropical building was also something I didn't expect to see a lot of diverse animals in but was pleasantly suprised. It had different type of monkeys, otters, porcupines, rodents, and some birds. It smelled VERY strongly of the poop in there though so be aware of that.
Things I feel like could be improved:
- Australia section. The exhibits need improvement for some of the animals. They seem dated and not up to par with how you would expect a current zoo to be. Also some seemed to be a bit too small compared to other zoos I've visited for the same type of animal.
- Not enough snacks and drink sections. It was real hot out and there was only one snowcone kiosk I saw throughout the zoo other than the restaurants and shops. I didn't want a snowcone, I wanted water. Other zoos have many kiosks to sell drinks and popcorn and other type of snacks. I would highly recommend at least putting in a couple more of those spread out. I saw some but they were closed.
- I would love to see the foliage and plant life improved upon in the park. Walking into the African section after the long bridge...the entrance had many grassy areas where nothing was there. If flowers or other plant life could be placed there and in many other areas in the zoo, it would make it a way more enjoyable experience and also would give me a feeling that this zoo not only cares about their animals but the experience of the visitor. I believe that the environment is an important part of a zoo experience.
Overall, I really like this zoo and will definitely be back to visit it next time I'm in Kansas City. Always interested to see what improvements or changes have been made and what species of animals have been introduced.Written June 4, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - John PFlyover Country, USA157 contributionsI’ve been a member of Science City since my son was 10. He’s in his 30s, now my granddaughter is 7. She loves it. There are plenty of physical fitness activities to do, there are knowledge activities to discover, there are arts activities to help their creativity. She especially loves the indoor and outdoor play spaces, where she can exercise herself truly to exhaustion.
It’s the kind of science experience for children every large city should have!Written March 5, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - ridhwimMosinee, WI6 contributionsThis is a great experience. We decided to go there because we had sometime on our hands. We made a reservation ahead of time. The host Tony was absolutely engaging and funny. The whole set up is great. The alcohol tasting was amazing. And we fell in love with the botanical gin. We also had fun watching the video about the history of this bar. A definite must!Written December 30, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- TennG78Clarksville, TN162 contributionsThis was our second attraction visited on the first day of our May 2024 road trip.
Had this place on our list of must visit attractions in Kansas City so it wasn't really a hidden gem but it had a very quaint and simple effort to it. The ladies at the ticket counter were super friendly and helpful.
The museum itself is a two story building with the first floor being almost entirely devoted to dollhouse miniatures. My wife and I were more fascinated with the second story which contained many toys from our childhood.
My only disappointment was the lack of any souvenirs in their gift shop. We did purchase a magnet though.Written May 11, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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