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BUSINESS DISTRICT | KANSAS CITY, MO
PERFORMING ARTS & CONCERT VENUES |
| The Folly Theatre – This is a premier performance venue and Kansas City’s oldest historic theater. Today, the Folly is filled with the sounds of children’s giggles, thunderous applause for world-class performers, and the clink of toasting glasses. We invite you to share in the history and magic of the Folly Theater. More info |
| The Midland Theatre – Located in downtown, the original Midland Theatre opened in 1927, proudly bringing music, movies, plays, comedy, dance, Broadway, children’s shows, and live podcast recordings to Kansas City. The venue features state-of-the-art sound, lighting and amenities that enhance the historic ambiance providing a premium entertainment experience. More info |
| Municipal Auditorium & The Music Hall – Kansas City’s Art Deco Municipal Auditorium complex includes four unique venues: The Arena which seats 10,700, the Music Hall which seats 2,363, the Little Theatre, and the Exhibition Hall. The Municipal Arena nicknamed “Municipal,” plays host to numerous events throughout the year. The Kansas City Music Hall presents touring Broadway shows, as well as visiting symphony orchestras, opera and ballet companies, and other events. More info |
| Quality Hill Playhouse – Quality Hill Playhouse produces six musicals and cabaret revues each year. Not only is the talent first-class, so is the venue. With only seven-rows and 153 seats, Quality Hill Playhouse is Kansas City’s most intimate theatre and provides excellent viewing and hearing from all seats. You’re never closer to the music! Professional singers and the relaxed yet elegant atmosphere make for entertainment you won’t find anywhere else. More info |
CROSSROADS ARTS DISTRICT | KANSAS CITY, MO
ART GALLERIES |
Crossroads Galleries – The Crossroads Arts 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. Let the sidewalks be your guide and go where things take you! Be sure to visit on First Fridays when the community truly comes alive… More info
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MUSEUMS |
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. More info
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PERFORMING ARTS & CONCERT VENUES |
| Kaufman Center for the Performing Arts – The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts is considered a masterpiece of architectural design. Dedicated to holding concerts for music, opera, theater, and dance, it hosts some of the most renowned performers and entertainers, and is home to the Kansas City Ballet, Lyric Opera of Kansas City, and Kansas City Symphony. More info |
| The Truman – Kansas City’s most unique live music and event space. Located in the Crossroads District. More info |
CROWN CENTER | KANSAS CITY, MO
MUSEUMS |
| Liberty Memorial & National World War I Museum – The National WWI Museum and Memorial is the only American museum solely dedicated to preserving the objects, history, and personal experiences of WWI, a war whose impact still echoes in the world today. The museum inspires thought, dialogue and learning to make the experiences of the Great War era meaningful and relevant for present and future generations. More info |
The Money Museum – Visit the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City’s Money Museum; a billion-dollar experience! See how the Bank processes millions of dollars in currency each day, lift a real gold bar, view the historic Harry S. Truman coin collection, and enjoy fun, interactive exhibits while learning about the U.S. economy. More info
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PERFORMING ARTS & CONCERT VENUES |
| The Coterie Theatre – The Coterie is a non-profit organization seeking to open lines of communication between races, sexes, and generations by redefining children’s theatre to include families and diverse audiences. More info |
INDEPENDENCE, MO
MUSEUMS |
| Harry S. Truman Library and Museum – This library is one of 12 U.S. Presidential Libraries. Its two permanent exhibits display the 33rd President’s private life and political career. More info |
| 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. More info |
| Vaile Victorian Mansion – Constructed in 1881, this 31-room mansion is recognized as one of the finest examples of Second Empire Victorian architecture in the U.S. Regular and holiday tours available. More info |
THE JAZZ DISTRICT | 18TH & VINE, KANSAS CITY, MO
MUSEUMS |
| American Jazz Museum – The sights and sounds of a uniquely American art form come alive at the American Jazz Museum. Located in the 18th & Vine Historic Jazz District in Kansas City, this is the place where jazz masters such as Charlie Parker, Count Basie, Big Joe Turner, and hundreds of others defined the sounds of the 1920s, 30s, and 40s. More info |
| Negro Leagues Baseball Museum – Part of the Museums on 18th & Vine complex, the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM) recreates the look, sounds, and feel of the game’s storied past. Video presentations and memorabilia in the 10,000 square-foot multimedia exhibit chronicle the history and heroes of the leagues from their origin after the Civil War to their demise in the 1960s. More info |
KANSAS CITY AREA | TRAVELING PERFORMANCE LOCATIONS
PERFORMING ARTS & CONCERT VENUES |
| Kansas City Ballet | Performing in Kansas City, MO – Offering an eclectic repertory from the traditional classics to contemporary ballets, including an annual performance of The Nutcracker. More info |
| Kansas City Chamber Orchestra | Performing in Kansas City, MO – Founded in 1987, The KCCO is the region’s only professional resident chamber orchestra. The KCCO uses 10 to 33 musicians, depending on the music being performed. More info |
| Kansas City Chorale | Performing in Kansas City, MO – Since the debut performance in 1982, the Grammy Award winning Kansas City Chorale has provided audiences with a high caliber of choral artistry, performing a diverse repertoire of new and traditional music. Under Charles Bruffy’s leadership the choir has garnered international recognition for artistic merit, its refined sound, phrasing, and flawless intonation. More info |
| Kansas City Symphony | Performing in Kansas City, MO – The Kansas City Symphony offers great performances for greater audiences to transform hearts, minds, and communities through the power of symphonic music. More info |
| Lyric Opera of Kansas City | Performing in Kansas City, MO – Founded in 1958, the Lyric Opera brings high quality live operatic performances to the people of the Kansas City area and five-state region at the state-of-the-art Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. More info |
| Quixotic Cirque Nouveau | Performing in Kansas City, MO – Quixotic is an innovative performance art collective that fuses imagination with technology, dance, projection mapping and live music to create fully-immersive, multi-sensory experiences. More info |
KANSAS CITY, KS
MUSEUMS |
| Strawberry Hill Museum – The Strawberry Hill Ethnic Cultural Society was formed in 1988 to promote, sponsor and preserve the ethnic heritage prevalent in Kansas City, Kansas. The Strawberry Hill Museum and Cultural Center celebrates the many nationalities of Kansas City residents. Built in 1887, the core building is an outstanding example of Victorian Queen Anne Style architecture. More info |
KANSAS CITY, MO | NORTHERN AREA
MUSEUMS |
| Museum of Kansas City | Kansas City, MO – The Kansas City Museum is a history museum. The museum preserves, interprets, and celebrates KC through collections, exhibitions, and bold programs that reflect the City’s evolution and spirit, and engage visitors in unfolding stories about Kansas City’s vibrant history, cultural heritage, and pride. More info |
| TWA Museum | Downtown Airport, Kansas City, MO – The TWA Museum is located at the Wheeler Downtown Airport. This all-volunteer organization is dedicated to preserving the history of TWA (Trans World Airlines). Many interesting and historical TWA airline artifacts and airline cockpit simulators are on display for visitors. More info |
LEE’S SUMMIT, MO
HISTORIC SITES |
| Missouri Town 1855 – Experience the sight sand sounds of a small Missouri town on the eve of the Civil War. Missouri Town 1855 is a living history museum with more than 25 buildings dating from 1822 – 1860 spread across nearly 30 picturesque acres. Original structures are filled with historic tools and furnishings, setting the stage for life in the mid-1800s. More info |
MIDTOWN DISTRICT, MAIN ST CORRIDOR | KANSAS CITY, MO
PERFORMING ARTS & CONCERT VENUES |
| Madrid Theatre – The Madrid Theatre is the perfect concert venue to watch your favorite band or discover new music. The historic two-level building provides the perfect intimate setting. With great sightlines, two well-stocked bars, numerous free parking, and bands that are thrilled to perform on our stage, there is no better place to watch a concert or performance. More info |
| Unicorn Theatre – By producing provocative new plays Unicorn Theatre fosters the next generation of great American writers and artists, creating innovative and intimate theatrical experiences that transcend the ordinary. More info |
| Uptown Theater – Completed in 1928, the Uptown Theater was Kansas City’s premier entertainment spot showcasing first-run movies. Recently updated to its original splendor, the Uptown remains one of the few remaining atmospheric theatres still in operation. Today it is a historic venue in Kansas City for concerts and events. More info |
NORTH KANSAS CITY, MO
PERFORMING ARTS & CONCERT VENUES |
| Harrah’s Voodoo Lounge – Located in the Harrah’s Kansas City casino. Play with the stars as Harrah’s Kansas City brings you the best shows, concerts, and events. More info |
NORTHLAND | KANSAS CITY, MO
MUSEUMS |
| 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. More info |
OLATHE, KS
HISTORIC SITES |
| Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm – As the only working stagecoach stop left on the Santa Fe Trail, Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm offers unique experiences and opportunities that engage visitors of all ages in discovering 1860s farming, life on the Kansas frontier, and stagecoach travel. More info |
OLD HYDE PARK | KANSAS CITY, MO
PERFORMING ARTS & CONCERT VENUES |
| Just Off Broadway Theatre – Just Off Broadway Theatre Association is committed to be an organization dedicated to enhancing the Kansas City arts community, while also providing flexible and adaptable space for arts organizations, artists and other community entities. More info |
OUTLYING AREAS
HISTORIC SITES |
Fort Osage National Historic Landmark | Sibley, MO – Authentically attired historical interpreters take visitors on a journey through Fort Osage’s past. Visitors will enjoy breathtaking views of the reconstructed historic site that overlooks the Missouri River as they learn about the daily life of military, civilian, and Native American populations at Fort Osage and explore museum exhibits at the Fort Osage Education Center. More info
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MUSEUMS |
Carroll Mansion Museum | Leavenworth, KS – A visit to the museum allows visitors to “step back in time” and experience the Victorian era in Leavenworth County. The Mansion features elaborately hand-carved woodwork, beautiful stained glass, and elegant antiques from the Victorian era into the early 20th century. More info
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PERFORMING ARTS & CONCERT VENUES |
| Sandstone Amphitheater | Bonner Springs, KS – Azura Amphitheater, also known as Sandstone Amphitheater, is an open-air amphitheater located in Bonner Springs, KS. Situated near the Kansas Speedway and Legends Shopping Mall, the amphitheater is one of the most popular summer outdoor concert venues in the area and has hosted some of the best entertainers in the music industry. More info |
OVERLAND PARK, KS
MUSEUMS |
| Johnson County Museum | Old Overland Park, KS – The Johnson County Museum is home to the 1950s All-Electric House, the new KidScape Experience, the Becoming Johnson County exhibition as well as traveling exhibitions. More info |
| The Museum at Prairiefire | Overland Park, KS – A towering Tyrannosaurus rex. Colossal sea creatures. Soaring reptiles from our ancient past. Live animal encounters, dinosaur digs, and missions to Space in a Virtual Reality experience… The Museum at Prairiefire is dedicated to meaningful learning and engagement with science, culture, art, and natural history. The Museum at Prairiefire also includes regular events, interactive activities and programs for adults and children. More info |
Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art | Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, KS – The museum presents many of the region’s most important exhibitions of leading-edge contemporary art, as well as dynamic and diverse educational programming. More info
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PERFORMING ARTS & CONCERT VENUES |
| The New Theatre Restaurant | Old Overland Park, KS – New Theatre Restaurant opened in 1992 as a 617 seat, state-of-the-art theatrical facility. Today New Theatre Restaurant is the largest and most successful theatre restaurant facility in the United States, averaging more than a quarter million in attendance annually, with five shows annually, each running between nine and thirteen weeks each. More info |
| Yardley Hall | Overland Park, KS – Yardley Hall is located in the Midwest Trust Center building on the campus of Johnson County Community College. More info |
PLAZA AREA | KANSAS CITY, MO
MUSEUMS |
| Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art – The sleek exterior of Kansas City’s Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, 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 Collection, temporary exhibitions, free public programs, special events, and ever-popular Café Sebastienne provide endless opportunities for education and entertainment. More info |
| Nelson Atkins Museum of Art – You are invited to discover some of the 34,500 pieces in the world-class collection of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Whether you are exploring the collection for the first time or the hundredth time, there’s always something new. The Nelson-Atkins also has a sculpture garden, two restaurants and gift shop. More info |
POWER & LIGHT DISTRICT | KANSAS CITY, MO
PERFORMING ARTS & CONCERT VENUES |
| Downtown Arena – T-Mobile Center – T-Mobile Center is Kansas City’s home for live entertainment and sporting events. The multi-purpose arena in downtown KCMO has a capacity of 20,000 and has more than 100 ticketed events each year. It hosts exciting, world-class events with something for everyone – from UFC, boxing, hockey, basketball, and bull riding to high-profile awards shows and top-name concerts. More info |
RIVER MARKET | KANSAS CITY, MO
MUSEUMS |
| The Arabia Steamboat Museum – When the mighty Steamboat Arabia sank near Kansas City on September 5, 1856, she carried 200 tons of mystery cargo. Lost for 132 years, its recovery in 1988 was like finding the King Tut’s Tomb of the Missouri River. The discovery was truly a modern-day treasure-hunting story at its best. The Arabia Steamboat Museum is a time capsule of life on the American frontier that will connect you to American history in a new and exciting way. More info |
SHAWNEE, KS
HISTORIC SITES |
Shawnee Town – Take step back into a 1920s’ farm community at Shawnee Town 1929! Paying homage to the city of Shawnee’s historical roots, this living history museum focuses on track farming and everything small town in the 1920s. Offering programs, events, and hands on experience this attraction is one you don’t want to miss! Historical buffs will be captivated, and kids will be entertained! More info
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PERFORMING ARTS & CONCERT VENUES |
| The Theatre in the park – The Theatre in the Park is located within Shawnee Mission Park. Each year since 1970, they have produced musical theatre under the stars for the Johnson County area. Their shows are often humorous, entertaining, and perfect for the whole family with talent sourced directly from the local community. Plus, you can bring your own food for a full-on picnic! Indoor productions can be seen at the Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center. More info |
SOUTH KANSAS CITY AREA
PERFORMING ARTS & CONCERT VENUES |
| Starlight Theater | Swope Park, Kansas City, MO – This one-of-a-kind historic theatre has been a Heartland tradition and treasure since 1951. Enjoy live Broadway musicals, Off-Broadway shows, or concerts performed under the stars. Starlight presents events year-round and is affordable and fun for all ages. More info |
UMKC AREA | KANSAS CITY, MO
MUSEUMS |
The National Museum of Toys & Miniatures | UMKC Area, Kansas City, MO – The museum exhibits the art of the imagination through the world’s largest collection of fine-scale miniatures and one of the nation’s largest collections of historic toys. More info
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PERFORMING ARTS & CONCERT VENUES |
| Kansas City Repertory Theatre | UMKC Campus, Kansas City, MO – Founded in 1964, the area’s premier fully professional resident theater company. KCRep is more than just a stage. A team of local artisans, administrative professionals, technicians, and creatives working together to bring you stories rooted in our community; theatre created by and for Kansas Citians. More info |
UNION HILL | KANSAS CITY, MO
HISTORIC SITES |
| Union Cemetery – The city’s oldest cemetery and last resting place for many Civil War soldiers and city founders, whose names reflect many of the city’s streets and parks. Located near Crown Center and the Liberty Memorial. Strollers, dogs, skateboards, bikes, joggers & walkers are all welcome! Come enjoy Kansas City’s most serene & historic public park. The Sexton’s Cottage serves as the visitors center & gift shop. Self-guided and private tours available. More info |
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