Kansas City has a national reputation for rich, immersive museum experiences. And it's no wonder, as the area was once home to historical legends like pilot Amelia Earhart, President Harry S. Truman and outlaw Jesse James.

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1. Kansas City’s newest historical treasure, the National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial, features the largest collection of WWI artifacts in North America. The museum was designed by Ralph Appelbaum, the man behind the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in D.C.

2. Follow in the footsteps of America’s charismatic 33rd President, Harry S. Truman, in his hometown of Independence. The Harry S. Truman Museum & Library and the Truman Home offer a glimpse into his simple life.

3. Visit the National Frontier Trails Museum to retrace the inspiring journeys of pioneers as they headed for Santa Fe, Oregon and California. Interactive exhibits test your knowledge and allow you to see some of the supplies that explorers brought through this region.

4. Jesse James has one of the most recognizable names in American history. His legacy can be seen at the Jesse James Farm and Museum in Kearney and the Jesse James Bank Museum in Liberty. You can also visit the Jesse James Home in St. Joseph, where the outlaw met his ultimate fate.

5. Kansas City was once home to the second largest stockyard in the nation. The importance of the city’s agribusiness and how it affects our lives can be seen at the American Royal Museum.

Even more ideas:

• Arabia Steamboat Museum
• American Jazz Museum
• Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
• Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum
• Vaile Mansion