Famous Museums in Kansas City

Let's explore the finest collection of museums in Kansas City:

1. National World War I Museum And Liberty Memorial

   4.9 (1075 Votes)
   

   History Museum, Educational Site, Historical Site, War Memorial

   A national historic Landmark of USA and the official World War I Museum of the country, Liberty Memorial and the National World War I Museum is dedicated to the soldiers of America who sacrificed their lives in World War I and the veterans who survived the war. The Memorial is built on the fund raised by philanthropists of the Kansas and the Missouri state. With a non-profit organization mainta...Read more

2. Nelson-atkins Museum Of Arts

   4.9 (897 Votes)
   

   Art And Culture, Art Museum

   A generous hand of help from two art lovers, two legacies coming together to form a singular institution of art and culture is what Nelson-Atkins museum of Arts. The structure nurturing this museum belonged to the Kansas City Star publisher William Rockhill Nelson and served as a home to his family. According to his will, upon the death of his Wife and Daughter, his entire estate would go to pu...Read more

3. Harry S Truman Presidential Library And Museum

   

   Library, Museum, Historical Site, Heritage Building

   This is the Presidential library and the resting place of Harry S Truman- the 33rd President of United States of America. The museum houses a collection of around 33,000 objects including three dimensional items and works of art on paper and canvas. The collection can be broadly classified into five categories- gifts to President and Mrs. Truman from foreign heads of state; gifts to the Truman ...Read more

4. Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

   4.8 (706 Votes)
   

   Exhibition , Specialty Museum

   Belonging to the historic city of 18th and Vine Street, this museum is dedicated to preserve the history of Negro Leagues baseball team in America. The museum is a chronological journey through the history of Negro leagues baseball team and their achievements. The American Jazz museum is also located in the same building which is dedicated to the Jazz music of America.

5. Science City- Union Station

   4.7 (536 Votes)
   

   Science Museum, Planetarium

   Voted in the top 25 best Science cities in USA, this science city has over 200,000 visitors every year. Set in the historic Union station, the architecture itself is worth observing. The attractions within the science city include: Arvin Gottleib Planetarium Burns and Mcdonnel Engineerium Dinolab and Digsite Giant lever KC rail experience Kinderlab Lower level Demo area Maker studio Mr. E hote...Read more

6. Kemper Museum Of Contemporary Art

   4.5 (362 Votes)
   

   Art And Culture, Art Museum, Art Gallery

   Come here to observe the contemporary art works for world renowned artists. The place hosts a permanent exhibition along with galleries that display work of various artists. A great way to explore art also has some great evens happening time to time.

7. American Jazz Museum

   

   Museum, Performance, Exhibition

   The American Jazz Museum is located on the 18th and Vine Jazz District dedicated to the art of American Jazz. Various interactive exhibits and films give an insight on the Jazz and its development. The museum also hosts thousands of students, scholars, musicians and fans of the arts for over 200 performances, education programs, special exhibitions, community events. It is the sole museum in th...Read more

8. National Airline Museum

   4.3 (156 Votes)
   

   Specialty Museum

   This museum was founded in 1986 by aviation enthusiasts Larry A. Brown and Dick McMahon. The National Airline Museum was previously known as Save-A-Conie. Boasting five aircrafts out of which two are in flying condition, a corporate mock-up is also on display. Attractions include: Martin 4-0-4 Douglas DC-3 Lockheed Super "G" Constellation TWA's corporate "Moonliner II" replica Lockheed L-1011 ...Read more

9. John B. Wornall House Museum

   4.5 (129 Votes)
   

   Museum, History Museum, Architecture , Exhibition

   This structure is an epitome of the past of Kansas City and was constructed in the year 1858 by John B. Wornall. Presenting Greek revival style of architecture, the house is one of the four remaining Civil War period homes in Kansas City. The bricks of the house were hand-fired in the property itself and every nook of the house has an interesting story to tell. After facing huge financial turmo...Read more

10. The Money Museum At The Federal Reserve Bank Of Kansas City

    4.3 (6 Votes)
    

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    Museum

    The Money Museum At The Federal Reserve Bank Of Kansas City is undoubtedly one of a kind place where you will travel around money and coins of various values but none of them will matter economically. The interpretative displays will let you know about the monetary policy of the country, tracking of currency, controlling the supply of currency by the Federal Reserve, regulation and supervision ...Read more

11. Arabia Steamboat Museum

    4.7 (791 Votes)
    

    Exhibition , Specialty Museum

    This unique Museum is dedicated to the Arabia steamboat loaded with cargo that sank just the north of Kansas City in 1856. With a Cargo full of fine dishware, clothing and bottled food, this ship was not discovered until 1988 and was buried beneath a Kansas cornfield. When the river Missouri changed its course, this ship was found by adventurous group and astonishingly, all the cargo was in rem...Read more