Local Area - Attractions

Kansas City Area Attractions

Museums

American Jazz Museum

The sights and sounds of a uniquely American art form come alive here. At 18th & Vine --- where jazz masters Charlie Parker, Count Basie, Big Joe Turner, and hundreds of others defined the sounds of the 1920s, 30s and 40s. Learn about the legends and their legacy.

Two blocks south of Interstate-70 at The Paseo exit
(816) 474-8463
18 minutes; 15 miles
www.americanjazzmuseum.org

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum

One of 11 U.S. Presidential libraries, it features interactive exhibits on the life and times of Harry S. Truman and his presidency. The library offers a replica of the White House Oval Office and White House Gallery area, as well as year-round special exhibits and events.

500 W. Highway 24
Independence, MO
(816) 268-8200
22 minutes; 16 miles
www.trumanlibrary.org

Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art

Its sleek exterior and light-filled atrium provides a striking setting. The permanent collection, temporary exhibitions, special events and Café Sebastienne provide endless opportunities for education and entertainment including youth programs, tours, workshops and family events.

4420 Warwick Blvd.
Kansas City, MO
(816) 753-5784
24 minutes; 18 miles
www.kemperart.org

National World War I Museum

This museum is an extraordinary emotional and educational experience. With one of the greatest collections of WWI artifacts anywhere in the wowrld, the new state of the art complex uses highly-interactive technology to bring history to life. Located at the Liberty Memorial.

100 W. 26th St.
Kansas City, MO
(816) 784-1918
20 minutes; 16 miles
www.nwww1.org

Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

NOT a hall of fame, the NLBM was conceived as a museum (self-guided tour experience) to tell the complete story of Negro Leagues Baseball, from the average players to the superstars. Video presentations, exhibits and memorabilia chronicle the history and heroes of the league from their origin after the Civil War to their demise in the 1960s.

1616 E. 18th St
Kansas City, MO
(816) 221-1920
19 minutes; 16 miles
www.NLBM.com

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

One of the nation's leading encyclopedic art museums, it showcases fine art from many cultures, including a world-renowned Asian collection, newly installed European galleries, and a stellar photography collection. Its latest addition - the Bloch Building - opened in June, 2007.

4525 Oak St.
Kansas City, MO
(816) 751-1278
25 minutes; 18 miles
www.nelson-atkins.org

Toy & Miniature Museum of Kansas City

Founded in 1982, this museum is a comprehensive collection (33 rooms!) of antique toys and folk art along with a vast collection of exquisite scale miniatures from cannons to French dolls; from fire trucks to dollhouses.

5235 Oak St.
Kansas City, MO
(816) 333-2055
26 minutes; 19 miles
www.umkc.edu/tmm

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