American Jazz Museum
Famous for: Jazz music history, Live performances, Interactive exhibits
A museum dedicated to jazz music with live performances, educational programs, and interactive exhibits.
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Top Attractions in Kansas City
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19 Listed places
4.6
average across 19 rated listings
Union Station
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Arabia Steamboat Museum
Famous for: Steamboat artifacts, 19th-century Missouri River history, Underwater salvage efforts
A museum showcasing everyday objects recovered from a sunken steamboat on the Missouri River.
Jacob L. Loose Park
Famous for: Rose Garden, Civil War history, Pond
A 75-acre green space featuring a pond, tennis courts & a rose garden, site of a Civil War battle.
Kansas City Museum
Famous for: Local history exhibits, Beaux Arts architecture, Regional artifacts
A 70-room beaux arts mansion & outbuildings house exhibits detailing local & regional history.
Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium
Famous for: Animal Interactions, Informative Chats, Diverse Exhibits
A zoo where visitors can interact with animals and learn from knowledgeable zookeepers.
Kaw Point Park
Famous for: Skyline views, Lewis & Clark Heritage Trail, Water activities
Offers skyline views, water activities, theater events & a Lewis & Clark heritage trail.
Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art
Famous for: Challenging contemporary art, Permanent collection, Special exhibitions
A modest museum housing a permanent collection & special exhibitions of challenging contemporary art.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Kansas City
Famous for: Lego Displays, Rides, 4D Theater
A family entertainment center featuring Lego toy displays, rides & a 4-D theater, plus a gift shop.
Money Museum
Famous for: Historic Coins, Cash Vault, Federal Bank Building Tours
Historic coins, bills, and a cash vault are showcased in a former federal bank building.
National WWI Museum and Memorial
Famous for: WWI artifacts, Photographic collection, Historical exhibits
The nation's only public museum dedicated to WWI, featuring a vast collection of photos, weapons, and more.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Famous for: Negro Leagues history, Jackie Robinson's legacy, Preserving African American athletic heritage
A history museum dedicated to exhibits on the segregated Negro Leagues from their founding to Jackie Robinson's integration of Major League Baseball.
Science City at Union Station
Union Station
Famous for: Interactive science exhibits, Planetarium shows, Test kitchen demonstrations
A family-friendly museum with interactive science displays, including a test kitchen & planetarium.
SEA LIFE Kansas City
Famous for: Sea creatures, Interactive exhibits, Play area
A family-friendly attraction featuring over 5,000 sea creatures and interactive exhibits.
Shoal Creek Living History Museum
Famous for: Missouri history reenactments, Authentic historical buildings, Scenic trails
An 80-acre park with authentic buildings documenting history, reenactments, and trails.
The College Basketball Experience
Famous for: College Basketball Hall of Fame, Interactive Skill Stations, Sportscasting Simulation
A museum dedicated to college basketball where visitors can explore history, hone their skills, and even try their hand at sportscasting.
The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures
Famous for: Antique Toys, Miniature Reproductions, History of Playthings
A museum showcasing an eclectic collection of collectible toys, antique marbles, and miniature reproductions.
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Famous for: Sculpture Garden, Spanning 5000 years of art, Neoclassical and modern galleries
A museum housing an art collection spanning 5,000 years, featuring both neoclassical and modern works within its galleries and sculpture garden.
TWA Museum
Famous for: Vintage Airplanes, TWA History, Mid-Century Modern Design
A museum dedicated to the history of Trans World Airlines.
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