Museums & Visual Arts
American Jazz Museum
Exhibits celebrate jazz greats Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald and Charlie Parker and include the Horace M. Peterson III Visitors Center, Blue Room jazz club and Gem Theater.
Art Westport
Top artists from around the Metro line the streets of Westport showcasing their original art, unique jewelry, fine crafts and more.
Belger Arts Center
Connecting art and community, the Belger Arts Center has staged over 70 large-scale exhibitions that represent some of the best in contemporary art.
College Basketball Experience
Includes 41,500 sq. ft. of basketball icons, exhibits and memorabilia and is home to the National Collegiate Basketball hall of fame.
Crossroads Gallery Walk
The Crossroads Art & Design District features more than 60 local art galleries, restaurants, boutiques and specialty food shops, making it one of the most concentrated arts districts in the U.S.
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum
From humble beginnings through his rise to become the most powerful man in the world. Experience the eventful and triumphant life of Harry S. Truman, America’s 33rd president.
Kansas City Museum
Housed in a 50-room Corinthian mansion, permanent exhibits feature artifacts and audio/visual shows to interpret the history of the Kansas City.
Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art
The Kemper’s permanent collection includes works by Jasper Johns, Frank Stella, Georgia O'Keeffe, Willem de Kooning and Robert Mapplethorpe.
Liberty Memorial Museum
The National World War I Museum is the first and only American museum solely dedicated to preserving the objects, history and personal experiences of World War I.
Museum at Prairiefire
A towering Tyrannosaurus rex. Colossal sea creatures. Soaring reptiles from our ancient Kansan past. Live animal encounters, dinosaur digs, and missions to Space in a Virtual Reality experience.
National WWI Museum and Memorial
Steeped in history, the National WWI Museum and Memorial is America’s only museum dedicated to sharing the stories of the Great War through the eyes of those who lived it.
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
One of the country's premier art institutions, known above all for its magnificent collection of Asian art, the museum houses work by Henry Moore, Claude Monet and the nationally-acclaimed Hallmark photo collection. From ancient to contemporary works of art ... The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art celebrates diverse cultures through exhibitions, festivals, dancing, talks, tours and classes.
Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art
The museum presents many of the region's most important exhibitions of leading-edge contemporary art, as well as dynamic and diverse educational programming.
National Frontier Trails Museum
The National Frontier Trails Museum is the only museum in the nation devoted to the three great western routes: the Santa Fe, Oregon and California Trails. The museum highlights the unique features of each trail and their dramatic impact on American History.
Plaza Art Fair
Annual arts fair that takes place in the Country Club Plaza, includes local and national exhibiting artists, live music, children’s art workshops and other ArtsKC experiences.
Science City at Union Station
Let curiosity be your guide, as you explore this dynamic, hands-on science center! Kids of all ages will experience the amazing world of science first-hand through fun and engaging exhibits and programs.
Spencer Museum of Art
Located on the University of Kansas campus, the Spencer Museum of Art is a vibrant cultural center that sparks curiosity, inspires creativity, and creates connections among people through art.
The Arabia Steamboat Museum
The Arabia Steamboat Museum is a unique Kansas City attraction: a time capsule of life on the American frontier in the mid-19th century.
The Money Museum
Learn about the economy through hands-on exhibits for all ages, located in the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City,
The National Museum of Toys / Miniatures
Located on the University of Missouri - Kansas City campus, The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures educates, inspires, and delights adults and children through the museum’s collection and preservation of toys and miniatures.
The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
The only museum in the world dedicated to preserving the history of the African-American baseball.