Located north of Kansas City in Gladstone, Missouri, Mid-Continent Public Library's Antioch Branch serves the local community and welcomes out of town visitors seeking free WiFi. The branch offers free programs on a wide-range of topics from local history to technology instruction.
Permanent exhibits in three 19th century buildings include Native American and St. Philippine Duchesne Shrine artifacts, history of Miami County ghost towns and artifacts of early settlements. Local and seasonal exhibits are changed monthly. Gift shop and area publications. I-35 South to Exit 215.
A blend of the urban with the rural, Miami County offers families a unique getaway. Choices include viewing the stars from the largest public telescope in five states, wakeboarding around a lake without a boat, making apple cider and wine, visiting the Siberian tigers to wandering through Civil War sites. The family-owned, ...
Built in 1898 for $66,152.75, this red brick structure was built and placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. Based on Romanesque architecture, it was designed by George Washburn. The interior features quartered oak with a natural finish. More than $500,000 was spent in the late 1970 to restore its sple...
Mahaffie engages visitors with hands on experiences of 1860s farming, frontier life and stagecoach travel while preserving the significant Mahaffie story. Open Late Thursdays June & July; free admission; 1860s Fireworks & Independence Day in July; and Sorghum Saturday in October.
A new addition housing a memorial to veterans is located on the cemetery’s west end. A cannon used during the Civil War is located within the cemetery. Located at the intersection of K-68 and South Rogers Road.
Part of the beautiful 1936 art deco Municipal Auditorium complex, octagonally shaped in a gleaming marble facade with exterior promenade, a balcony and permanent stage. Amenities include a lighted marquee, coat check room and box office. Banquet capacity: 225; receptions: 500.
Built in 1869, the school is on the National Register of Historic Places. Call about year-round special events. Youth programs include tours, classes and hands-on activities. Meet a costumed schoolteacher. Dip a pen in an ink well and practice your penmanship. Cipher math problems on a slate using a slate pencil. Partic...
The sleek exterior of Kansas City’s Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, designed by Gunnar Birkerts, only hints at the activity within its walls. The open, light-filled atrium provides a striking setting for art activities at the Museum, which are accessible to all, free of charge, year-round. The Kemper Museum Permanent Col...
The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, a multi-venue center for music, opera, theater and dance designed by Moshe Safdie opened in Kansas City on September 16, 2011. The Kauffman Center seeks to enrich the lives of all Greater Kansas City residents by presenting vibrant and diverse performances, educational programmin...