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Location
Visitor tip
Download the free Science City Explorer App to enhance your visit with interactive guides and information about the various exhibits and demonstrations throughout the venue.
Best time
Arrive on a weekday afternoon to avoid crowds. The venue's location inside Union Station provides convenient access with ample paid parking in the adjacent garage connected via skybridge, and you can pre-purchase tickets online.
Visitor tip
Young toddlers will appreciate the dedicated 'Youngins Only' section where they can play without older kids, and the outdoor backyard with climbing structures and ziplines is great for burning energy, especially during colder months when indoor activity is needed.
About Science City at Union Station
Hands-on science exhibits for children. Family-friendly museum with interactive science displays, including a test kitchen & planetarium.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Science Center
- Space & Exhibits
- 100,000+ sq ft with 300+ interactive exhibits across 3 floors
- Highlights
- Planetarium, Maker Studio, Dig Site, Science on a Sphere, hands-on STEM activities
- Recognition
- Voted Kansas City's Favorite Family-Friendly Attraction
What visitors say
We visited the museum on a Thursday afternoon. Located inside Union Station makes it easy. There is ample paid parking in the garage across the street, and a skybridge connects the garage and the museum entrance level. You can…
I love Science City and not just because I’m a geek. They have something for everyone! I purchase the annual pass for my family as this is possibly the best place to take your kids especially on the colder months when the kiddos need to…
We’re so happy to have been gifted a membership to Union Station as we get to visit Science City anytime we want! So many different areas to explore, indoor & outdoor fun, and the special demonstrations are so awesome! Kiddos get to…
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Did You Know?
- Science City features over 300 interactive exhibits across three massive floors and 100,000+ square feet of space, with both indoor and outdoor play areas including two ziplines
- The Union Station membership pays for itself by the fourth visit, making it an economical option for repeat visitors
- The facility includes a planetarium with regular shows and features a Science on a Sphere exhibit, providing immersive educational experiences
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