Museums

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Kansas City has a fantastic arts scene. Its internationally known museums, vibrant art gallery districts and inspired live performances create a truly exciting living experience for local residents.

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Museums

Kansas City is home to outstanding museums ranging from history, music, the arts, sports, science, technology, and much more.

AMERICAN JAZZ MUSEUM Watch jazz come alive! Enjoy educational programs, exhibits, a jazz club and a modern performing arts center at the American Jazz Museum. WHERE: 1616 E 18th St. Kansas City, MO 64108 (816) 474-VINE americanjazzmuseum.org

AMERICAN ROYAL MUSEUM Tour interactive displays and hands-on exhibits focusing on the role of agriculture and livestock in Kansas City. WHERE: 1701 American Royal Ct. Kansas City, MO 64102 (816) 221-9800 americanroyal.com ARABIA STEAMBOAT MUSEUM Step back in time and explore remarkably preserved cargo from the 1856 shipwreck of the Arabia steamboat. WHERE: 400 Grand Blvd. Kansas City, MO 64106 (816) 471-1856 1856.com

JOHNSON COUNTY MUSEUM OF HISTORY Learn about Johnson County through permanent and rotating exhibits, educational tours and workshops for all. WHERE: 6305 Lackman Shawnee, KS 66217 (913) 715-2550 jocomuseum.org KANSAS CITY MUSEUM Explore regional history exhibits, the Planetarium, Natural History Hall and special exhibits. WHERE: 3218 Gladstone Blvd. Kansas City, MO 64123 (816) 483-8300 kansascitymuseum.org

KEMPER MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART See its permanent art collection or take part in one of over 60 educational programs designed to entertain and to challenge all participants. WHERE: 4420 Warwick Blvd. Kansas City, MO 64111 (816) 753-5784 kemperart.org

MUSEUM AT PRAIRIEFIRE Located in the heart of the Prairiefire development, this museum features traveling exhibitions from New York’s American Museum of Natural History. Visitors can also dig for their own artifacts and inspect dinosaur bones. WHERE: 5801 W 135th St. Overland Park, KS 66223 (913) 333-3500 museumofpf.org

NATIONAL WWI MUSEUM AT LIBERTY MEMORIAL Visit the Nation’s official World War I museum where the history of our first global conflict is brought to life. Also, don’t miss the best view of the city at the top of the Liberty Memorial. WHERE: 100 W 26th St. Kansas City, MO 64108 (816) 888-8100 theworldwar.org

NEGRO LEAGUES BASEBALL MUSEUM Celebrate the contributions of African-American baseball players through multi-media displays, hundreds of photographs and artifacts dating from the 1800s to 1960. WHERE: 1616 E 18th St. Kansas City, MO 64108 (816) 221-1920 nlbm.com THE NELSON-ATKINS MUSEUM OF ART Explore the internationally-recognized museum showcasing amazing collections featuring more than 34,000 pieces from ancient times to modern day. The museum features special exhibitions, classes for all ages, restaurants and a museum store. WHERE: 4525 Oak St. Kansas City, MO 64111 (816) 751-1ART nelson-atkins.org

NERMAN MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART Explore this museum filled with regionally and nationally recognized artwork. The main focus of the Nerman Museum is to educate children about visual arts. WHERE: 12345 College Blvd. Overland Park, KS 66210 (913) 469-8500 nermanmuseum.org

SHERRY LEEDY CONTEMPORARY ART See monthly exhibitions created by nationally and internationally recognized artists, as well as local artists from the Kansas City area. WHERE: 2004 Baltimore Ave. Kansas City, MO 64108 (816) 221-2626 sherryleedy.com HARRY S. TRUMAN PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM Discover more about the political and personal life of our 33rd U.S. President Harry S. Truman through audio, video and other memorabilia. WHERE: 500 W US Hwy 24 Independence, MO 64050 (816) 268-8200 trumanlibrary.org

UNION STATION Built in 1914, Union Station is a mix of culture, education, and entertainment. Come visit traveling national exhibits, 3D movies on the Extreme Screen, interactive science center, and a vibrant Theater District featuring live theater and much more. WHERE: 30 W Pershing Rd. Kansas City, MO 64108 (816) 460-2020 unionstation.org

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