Children's Museums
The Museum of Kansas City
📍 3218 Gladstone Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64123🕐 Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 12–5 PM |
About The Museum of Kansas City
Local & regional history. 70-room beaux arts mansion & outbuildings housing exhibits detailing local & regional history. Housed in a 70-room Beaux Arts mansion originally built for R.A. Long, a lumber tycoon, which showcases the architectural grandeur of early 20th-century Kansas City elite residences. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 707 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- History & Humanities Museum
- Admission
- Free
- Best For
- All ages
- Hours
- Thu 10am-8pm, Fri-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12pm-5pm
- Highlights
- Interactive exhibits, special exhibitions, summer concerts, cultural programming
💡 Did You Know?
- Housed in a 70-room Beaux Arts mansion originally built for R.A. Long, a lumber tycoon, which showcases the architectural grandeur of early 20th-century Kansas City elite residences
- Features an interactive new media exhibit with a conversational experience featuring Holocaust survivor Sonia Warshawski, combining oral history with modern technology
- Offers completely free general admission, making it an accessible cultural institution for all socioeconomic backgrounds in Kansas City
- The R.A. Long family's historical significance extends beyond the mansion itself—they donated land for Longview College in Lee's Summit and owned Longview Mansion, a notable wedding venue
💬 What Visitors Say
- Arrive early on weekday mornings (like Thursday opening) to explore all three floors with minimal crowds and enjoy a more leisurely experience of the exhibits
- Plan 2-3 hours to fully explore the three-floor mansion museum and don't miss the interactive new media Holocaust survivor exhibit featuring Sonia Warshawski for a powerful educational experience
- Take advantage of free admission and visit the Elixir shop in the basement for refreshments while learning about the R.A. Long lumber tycoon family's significant local history and philanthropic legacy
- Visit during special events like the R.A.W. Storytelling Showcase (May 28) or Summer Concerts on the Lawn (June 12) to experience the museum's cultural programming and the beautiful Victorian neighborhood
- Street parking is available nearby the mansion; arrive when the museum opens to secure convenient parking before exploring the well-maintained Victorian homes in the neighborhood
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