Arts and Culture

American Jazz Walk of Fame

Commemorating legends who have contributed to jazz culture by immortalizing their names in bronze medallions in the historic jazz district.

Black Archives of Mid-America, Inc.

The mission of the Black Archives of Mid-America in Kansas City, Inc. is to collect, preserve and make available to the public materials documenting the social, economic, political and cultural histories of persons of African American descent in the central United States, with particular emphasis in the Kansas City, Missouri region.

The Regnier Family Wonderscope Children's Museum of Kansas City

The region’s only accessible, non-profit children’s museum dedicated to providing STEAM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math – educational experiences for young children and their families. Wonderscope features 15,000 square feet of indoor exploration and 1/2 acre of year-round outdoor adventure, all with a un...

Shawnee Historic Murals

Shawnee's history through the paintings of Charles Goslin. Dedicated in 1992, the murals depict three time periods in the area's history.

Shoal Creek Living History Museum

Shoal Creek Living History Museum, which started in 1975, is nestled quietly on 80 acres out of the 1,000 acres that makes up Hodge Park. The museum has twenty-one structures including seventeen authentic log cabins and homes, relocated from surrounding counties, dating from 1807-1885 to create a village setting. The g...

Strawberry Swing

Established in 2011, The Swing is The Midwest’s celebration of the handmade movement, striving to showcase the highest quality goods in an inclusive & accessible environment. Entrepreneurship & community thrive in our ecosystem. Our network of markets and pop-ups allows communities to gather & share in local culture, provid...

Lexington Tourism Bureau

Lexington is a quaint and charming Missouri River town that makes a great day trip and group destination for shopping, history and sightseeing, and is located just an hour east of downtown Kansas City. The city is the home of the famous "cannonball in the courthouse column," a relic of the 1861 Civil War Battle of Lexington...

The Museum of Kansas City

Welcome to The Museum of Kansas City. We are a city museum that embraces the humanities to explore the past, present, and future of Kansas City. The Museum is committed to weaving together vibrant stories, perspectives, and voices into evolving collections, exhibitions, and programs that elevate our shared history, cultural...