You are invited to discover some of the 34,500 pieces in the collection of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. From ceramic objects found in ancient Chinese tombs to whimsical sculptures of badminton birdies, the Nelson-Atkins collection spans over 5,000 years of humanity. The Nelson-Atkins aspires to create a glorious env...
Union Station Kansas City -- a 501(c)3 non-profit organization -- is a 104-year-old historical landmark and celebrated civic asset renovated and reopened to the public in 1999. Now 20 years later, Science City has earned the distinction of Kansas City’s “Favorite Attraction” and “Favorite Family-Friendly Attraction”, while ...
The Arabia Steamboat Museum houses a fascinating time capsule of frontier life in the 1800s. The Arabia was headed up the Missouri River in the fall of 1856 when it struck a tree snag and sank just north of Kansas City. The boat's cargo hold was loaded with 200 tons of supplies intended for general stores and pioneer settle...
Dedicated in 1986 to all Vietnam veterans. Includes a memorial wall of 336 KC-area Vietnam veterans killed or missing in action.
Constructed in 1881, this 31-room mansion is recognized as one of the finest examples of Second Empire Victorian architecture in the U.S.
Community resource center and location of Historical Society of New Santa Fe's collection of artifacts www.newsantafe.org. Available for group meetings and has a supply of area tourist and community information.
Richard Allen Cultural Center and Museum features artifacts from the Buffalo Soldiers and ruins of Bethel AME Church Underground Railroad Site along with memorabilia belonging to notable African-American figures such as General Colin Powell. We also showcase bronze statues of Buffalo Soldiers and an exclusive Black Dignit...
The Kansas Republican Party was organized by Horace Greeley at the corner of Sixth and Main Streets on May 18, 1859. At that time, the Osage Valley Hotel was here and a crowd of 5,000 people filled and surrounded the hotel. The current building is the Osage Valley Block built in 1890.
Located on the Missouri River, Quindaro began as a boomtown and evolved into a stop on the underground railroad. Now part of Kansas City, KS, archaeological digs are under way at the Quindaro ruins with limited public viewing. Artifacts are on display at the Wyandotte County Museum. Listed on National Register of Historic Places.
The John Brown State Historic Site is located in beautiful John Brown Park. The museum houses the log cabin Rev. Samuel Adair and his family lived in when they moved to Kansas. Through artifacts and interpretation visitors learn about the struggles of these early pioneers. It took hard work and courage to take a firm sta...