Looking to see a lot but also spend very little? We’ve got you covered in Kansas City this winter. Some of the metro's hottest attractions are right up your price range—free! Discover KC on the house.
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1. World-class art museums come at no cost in Kansas City. The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, one of the nation’s top general art museums, features pieces dating back to 3,000 B.C. The museum recently opened its new Bloch Building addition to rave reviews, receiving praise from the likes of The New Yorker, Newsweek and The Chicago Tribune.
2. The impressive collection at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art is a virtual Who's Who among contemporary artists, including works by Andy Warhol and Georgia O'Keeffe. Offered throughout the year, the museum’s free Family Days feature hands-on activities, live music, storytelling, docent-led tours, gallery games and theatrical performances.
3. Every season means free fun at Crown Center. The whole family will enjoy the Hallmark Visitors Center. Experience more than 90 years of Hallmark Cards history presented through fun interactive exhibits, displays and videos that enable visitors to understand the creativity and craftsmanship involved in making Hallmark products. Plus, view the impressive display of holiday trees created by Hallmark employees as gifts to the company's founder, Joyce C. Hall.
4. After getting inspired, head next door to Kaleidoscope. Pint-sized imaginations run wild at these free art sessions created by Hallmark. Using scrap materials from the greeting card manufacturer, children can express themselves like never before.
5. Go behind-the-scenes at the Harley Davidson Vehicle and Powertrain Operations plant to see a V-Rod motorcycle produced in its entirety. Step on to the factory floor where you'll witness a wide range of operations from welding, laser-cutting and frame-bending, to polishing and wheel assembly. You'll see fenders and gas tanks being formed, newly painted frames hanging on the line, and sophisticated robotic welding technology.
6. Venture to Boulevard Brewing Co. to see how the region’s largest specialty brewery got its start and sample its most popular brews -- including the seasonal favorite, Nutcracker Ale.
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