Cry here and someone might mistake it for performance art. | Photo by Thad Zajdowicz
Museums are the cultural hubs of Kansas City. Whether you’re looking to learn something new about the City of Fountains or plotting a way to spend your Saturday afternoon, here are 16 museums to visit in KC.
As one of twelve cities with a regional Federal Reserve, Kansas Citians can learn how the Bank processes millions of dollars in currency daily. Plus, you get to walk away with a bag of (shredded) money.
It’s one of the most scenic spots in the city. Explore the grounds for skyline views and dip below the tower for the nation’s only dedicated WWI museum’s world-class rotating exhibits.
Even its special exhibitions are free to the public, meaning you can explore without your wallet — though we recommend bringing it just in case you’re drawn to the culinary artwork inside Oil in Linen.
Located within the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum is a space dedicated to the sounds of Kansas City’s unique music scene. See what gave rise to the cradle of jazz and keep your toes tapping at the The Blue Room.
Soon to be the home of the College Baseball Hall of Fame, this south OP anchor is a natural history museum, discovery center + exhibition hall all in one.
What did we miss? If you know a museum that’s not on the list, let us know.
Winter Magic | Tuesday, Nov. 5-Sunday, Jan. 5 | 6-9 p.m. | Winter Magic at Platte Purchase Park in KCMO Northland | $20+ | *Mariah Carey voice* It’s time!The lights are on at one of KC’s biggest drive-thru holiday experiences, now located in the Northland.
Wednesday, Nov. 6
Sip & Glaze | 6-9 p.m. | Transparent Brewing Company, Grandview | $45+ | Whether you choose retro trees or lighted cacti, your firing fees and first pour are included in the ticket.
Thursday, Nov. 7
Midwest Poet Series | 6:30-8 p.m. | Rockhurst University | Free with RSVP | Listen to prolific poet David Tomas Martinez, author of Hustle (2014) and Post Traumatic Hood Disorder (2018), at this free reading.
Accidentally Wes Anderson Adventures | 7-9 p.m. | 1900 Building, Mission Woods | $45 | Cinema buffs can add to their travel bucket lists with this catalog of 200 destinations that capture the imagined worlds of Wes Anderson.
Glow Pickleball Tournament | 7 p.m. | SERV, Overland Park | $130 | Grab your partner, your paddles, and your best glow-in-the-dark clothes for a round-robin tourney under the blacklights.
Like a bridge over troubled water. Major infrastructure changes are coming to KCMO thanks to a $40 million federal grant. That money — along with the city’s $10 million match — will replace nine major bridges, including four over Brush Creek. Construction timelines are TBA.
Sports
Did you catch last night’s overtime win? We call that makin’ moves, money moves. The Chiefs have the fourth-highest amount of salaries in the NFL, with four players — Patrick Mahomes, Creed Humphrey, Chris Jones, and Harrison Butker — earning the top salary for their positions. (KCBJ)
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SNL star Heidi Gardner gave Architectural Digest a tour of her “midcentury, disco fantasy retreat” in Leawood, designed in-part with KC–based design-build firm Cicada Company. Do we think she was inspired by our neighborhood architecture series? No... but she did like our Instagram post once.
Coming Soon
The Soul of Santa Winter Wonderland is bringing holiday magic to KC’s east side starting Friday, Nov. 15. The inaugural experience will feature an outdoor ice skating rink in front of Vine Street Brewing, running through Sunday, Jan. 5. Tickets start at $10, with all proceeds benefiting the local nonprofit. (Startland News)
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It’s like the Oscars, but for local biz. The Pitch’s Best of KC ’24 is finally here, featuring any category your heart desires, from the Best Business that Could Only Exist in KC (Made in KC) to the Best Public Restroom (QuikTrip). One problem: there’s no spot for best free daily newsletter.
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I have a secret. Growing up, my family was way more into baseball than any other sport — meaning I never actually watched a full Chiefs game until last season, let alone attend one IRL. That all changed last night thanks to a few gifted Kingdom Club tickets.
