![]() ![]() Skirting around a baseball diamond with bronze figures playing ball under the bright lights, the exhibits walk through the history of the Negro Leagues and tell the stories of some of the league’s most famous players. I joined the tour late but was still blown away by the background provided and the stories told really brought the exhibits to life. The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum is a museum in the Museums at 18th & Vine complex, and another where the guide made all the difference. There are also combination tickets for the American Jazz Museum and Negroe Leagues Baseball Museum. The American Jazz Museum is located at 1616 E. The American Jazz Museum is a must visit for any families that enjoy music or kids who play musical instruments. One of the things I loved was the display of neon signs that have been preserved from the many nightclubs that lined the streets of Kansas City back in the height of the jazz age. Exploring on your own, you can view exhibits about many of the jazz greats, and listen to samples of their music.Īlso part of the museum is the Blue Room. Designed to resemble a nightclub, the Blue Room features live music four nights a week. Part of what made this attraction such an unexpected surprise for me was the powerful and passionate delivery of our docent.Īs she was moved to tears describing the journeys of some of our jazz greats, you couldn’t help but be affected by these stories that are a part of the fabric of our American history. When I visited the American Jazz Museum, part of the Museums at the 18th and Vine complex, I soon learned that you didn’t need to be a fan to enjoy the museum. Jazz is a music genre that I enjoy, but I’m not an aficionado like my husband. Science City is located at 30 West Pershing Road inside Union Station in Kansas City, Missouri. Science City is a great discovery for kids of all ages. It would be very easy to spend at least half a day exploring all the exhibits and learning about astronauts, physics, water, dinosaurs, engineering, and more. ![]() Shafer Leading Edge “EDGIE” Award for Visitor Experience from an international panel. It is easy to see why Science City was awarded the prestigious Roy L. I’ve been to science museums in Boston, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and even Vancouver - but this was definitely one of the best. But as I moved through the different sections and saw how large, how well done, how creative, and how interactive the exhibits were, I quickly changed my mind. Located in the gorgeous, historic Union Station train station, just steps from the Kansas City Crown Center where we were staying, the Kansas City Science City didn’t seem that impressive at first glance. Note: My visit was hosted by the TMS Family Travel Conference and Visit Kansas City, all opinions are my own. Kansas City certainly has so much to offer families and plenty of fun things to do with kids. I was also delighted by the passion its natives have for the city (and its sports teams!) – painting the city blue from the water in the fountains to the lights on the skyscrapers to support their Royals. I was impressed by the organized development and outdoor spaces like the Plaza for shopping and dining and the Power and Light District area with its eight blocks of restaurants, shops, bars, and entertainment venues. ![]() When I first visited Kansas City, I was surprised by the beauty of the city (did you know it has more fountains than any city in the world except Rome?), the street art that adorned the clean city streets, and how new everything looked. Located in the Heart of America, this city that is known for jazz, sports, and amazing barbecue is also adorned with 200 fountains, world-class museums, fun entertainment districts, and a stunning performing arts center.Īs the 36th largest city in the United States, I assumed there would be some family-friendly attractions, but I was surprised to see some special and truly unique things to do in Kansas City with kids too. I have a fondness for midwestern cities such as Wichita, Madison, and Milwaukee and it all started with my visit to Kansas City, Missouri. ![]()
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