The jolly roger is flying over union station from june 22 nd through january 5th, as the stations halls have been taken over by real pirates. The fountain at union station kansas city missouri union station fountain. Kansas city union station today is the pride of the city. The 10 best museums youll want to visit in kansas city.
Within the building there are restaurants, gift shops, the science museum which we visited a few days later. Union station, the city s entertainment and culture complex, is offering an opportunity for sighted people to experience. The refurbished station boasts theaters, ongoing museum exhibits, and attractions such as the. May 24, 2018 kansas city has never seen anything like this exhibition, union station ceo george guastello said in a statement. Visit dinosaurs at union station in kansas city family. Giant bugs are coming to kansas city s union station.
Trombone christmas kansas city is saturday, december 21 the trombone christmas kansas city concert was founded by dr. Sawaya will be in kansas city for the opening of the exhibition jan. While here, he will publicly create a lego sculpture inspired by kansas city. A complete and detailed exhibit on the union station. New exhibit brings real bodies to union station kshb. Journey across america, is opening june 30 at union station. Union station union station the creative genius behind the giant puppets at the 2008 beijing olympics will bring his latest largescale art installation to kansas city next month. However, from the 1970s through the mid1990s this was not the case as the station, once the second largest in the country, was a mere eyesore.
Journey across america is the new summer exhibit at union station, opening july 3. Found it on here when i forgot to pick it up before we left. Union station kansas city museum, exhibits, science city. Genghis khan exhibit coming to union station kansas city. Kansas city s union station will be all bugged out for the xtreme bugs exhibit oct. Journey back 800 years, to experience the treasures and stories of genghis khans thcentury mongol empire. Stonehenge exhibit union station, kansas city traveller. A celebration at union station kansas city, march 4june12, 2011 the exhibition includes nine. Amtrak train station kansas city, mo is served by southwest chief and missouri river runner trains, with an enclosed waiting area, parking, accessible platform and wheelchair available.
The bank of america gallery is home to union stations large, traveling exhibits. Union station kansas city 30 west pershing rd kansas city, mo. Todays union station is filled with fine restaurants and unique shops. Fully restored 1914 landmark and kansas city s most prominent destination for civic. The first to attempt a methodical approach at pompeii was german art historian, j. The museum also will have three theaters including an imaxtype theater and a planetarium. Discover genghis khan at union station kansas city.
Crown center hotels downtown kansas city union station. Today, it plays host to a variety of attractions, restaurants, amenities, and more. First time to kansas city, didnt know what to do on christmas day, so we went to union station. Discover how legends are made in the exhibition that explores the culture, conquests and heritage of the worlds greatest conqueror, genghis khan. Exhibit will lead visitors into world of blindness. New union station exhibit has animatronic dinosaurs the.
Union station is located at 30 west pershing road in kansas city, missouri. This fullyrestored, 1914 landmark is home to science city, the arvin gottlieb planetarium, the regnier extreme screen theatre, and many other educational and engaging attractions. The show has drawn thousands of visitors at other venues. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. It is the ballets new home and is known as the todd bolender center for dance and creativity since august 2011. He catalogued pompeian loot, and because the city was buried under a shallow layer of lightweight pyroclastic matter, speedy excavation was both possible and a priority to limit the number of thefts. I dont have a membership with union station kansas city shop as a guest. Theres something about kansas city union station that seems to cast a spell over people.
Jul 15, 2018 when we saw that union station in kansas city would be offering a dinosaur exhibit, we knew it would be cool in all senses of the word. Were conveniently situated in kansas city, mo, near union station and amtrak trains. Nearly 200 artifacts on loan from the collection of the naples national archaeological museum will be displayed when the exhibition opens in november. Come and see union station kansas city s model train exhibit and find out. Xtreme bugs exhibit will soon crawl its way into union station. Kansas city has a few interesting places of entertainment, and this is definitely one of them.
Shop as a guest i have a membership with union station kansas city. New union station exhibit to explore the mysteries of. Restoring historic union station in kansas city the new. Travel back in time to that fateful morning in 79 a.
Construction on the model train exhibit at union station is chugging along. My 5 year old granddaughter had her party at science city in union station. So we tried to save on costs by sourcing some of these items from in and around kansas city. Union station kansas city stock photos download 310 royalty.
Buy kansas city union station by kansas city star manufactured by online at alibris. The union station massacre exhibit confidence initiative. For about three months, volunteers have been working nonstop to. Check out the best museums in kansas city to visit in 2020. Stonehenge show coming to union station in kansas city. The prisoner, frank jelly nash, captured in hot springs, arkansas, also was killed at union station in what became known as the kansas city massacre. Parking is available in two nearby lots and a parking garage. This historic gem is a gathering point for visitors and kansas citians alike, even if you are a local playing tourist in your own city. From tiny nscale model trains to the big gscale giants of the model train world, sample the hobby and enjoy the fun of model railroading. Union station exhibits, jazz and wwi museums to close in march over. A new and permanent attraction at union station called museum of illusions opens friday, oct. The midwest has some of the best antiques on the planet, and they tend to be cheaper here than elsewhere.
Discover how legends are made in the exhibition that explores the culture, conquests and heritage of the. Union station additionally continues to operate as a train station, with several amtrak trains arriving and departing every day. The exhibition examines the lives of residents of pompeii before and after the catastrophic eruption of mount vesuvius on august 24th, 79 a. Kansas citys notable new exhibits in 2018 visit kc. It was fun for us as well as all of the kids visiting with there parents. Union station kansas city idt 7061 digital photo slideshow project.
The old union station powerhouse building has been renovated by the kansas city ballet. How long did people have to leave the city before it was destroyed. Fully restored 1914 landmark and kansas citys most prominent destination for civic. You can shop as a guest without having to register. Restoring historic union station in kansas city the new york times. Station officials announced the popular dinosaurs revealed exhibit of animatronic beasts will remain open through spring break. Learn more about union station and plan your trip today. Sea scrolls exhibits, science city, the kansas city railway experience, and more. Union station kansas city will celebrate its 100th anniversary. Internationally renowned, this popular exhibit showcases the power of legos as an artistic medium. Union station in kansas city features exhibits, movies, restaurants, and a science center in a historic train station. Construction of the massive building took eight years, with union station. Union station announced that a new exhibit called, pompeii.
From school groups to groups of retirees, museum of illusions welcomes and entertains all age groups. Mar 26, 2019 union station in kansas city will host stonehenge. In april 2015 a t and in 2017, the reality tv show american ninja warrior was filmed in union station. Titanic exhibition at union station in kansas city.
Union station officials today announced that nationally recognized mummies of the world. It features animatronic dinosaurs, full skeletons, actual fossils and interactive exhibits. Princess diana exhibition union station kansas city video. Princess dianas wedding gown, tiaras and jewels are among 150 items on display during diana. Dinosaurs revealed exhibit at union station extended.
Museum of illusions at union station messes with your mind. The 100 year old union station is a hub of culture, education, and entertainment. Having produced the exhibit inhouse, union station had the flexibility to extend the run through march 24. The dinosaurs unearthed exhibit at kansas city s union station was a treat for my family. Relive the catastrophic eruption of mount vesuvius and the rediscovery of pompeii in an allnew exhibition.
Kansas city s union station is the secondlargest working train station in the country. News stand, book shop, cigar stand union station kansas city, missouri fred harvey collection az 326. The 15,000squarefoot exhibition will open may 25 in the bank of america gallery and will run through sept. The kansas city terminal railway, a company formed by the twelve railroads serving the city, built the limestone and granite kansas city union station that we see today. William biggs in 2017 and is presented to promote and encourage the fellowship and musicianship of. Journey across america was at the top of our itinerary. The fountain in front of union station kansas city missouri union station black and white. Union station kansas city a 501c3 nonprofit organization is a 104yearold historical landmark and celebrated civic asset renovated and reopened to the. History buffs who want to see a detailed exhibit on the union station massacre including the mob, outlaws, and law enforcement. Events calendar union station union station kansas city. This majestic landmark opened and was dedicated on october 30 union station fountain.
Dont miss dinosaurs revealed at kansas citys union station. Its grandeur surprises outoftown visitors, and for kansas citians, its a point of civic pride its size rivaled only by new yorks grand central terminal. I will exhibit what was known in 1933 about the union station massacre and the events leading up to the incident. Come with a group of at least ten people and find out why your eyes see things that your brain cant understand. Nov 15, 2019 drawn from the worldrenowned museo egizio in turin, italy, the exhibition will bring together works that present the richness of life in ancient egypt, focusing on the role of womengoddesses, queens, and commoners. Now, experience this must see exhibition at union station kansas city. The depressionera shootout, while important in understanding kansas citys lawlessness in those days, was only a backdrop, not the focus of the film festival. Visit traveling national exhibits, 3d movies on the extreme screen, or explore our world in science city, or enjoy a cup of coffee or a special meal in this beautiful, historic building.
New model train exhibit at union station opening soon. Union station announced tuesday that it has been chosen as the americas premiere host of stonehenge. Book one will deal with this event, as it was reported that time, through the news releases of the day. The timeframe of the first book will encompass may 1933 through june of 1935 or to the official end of the case. Union station kc brings soaring poetic kinetics exhibit in. The model train exhibit is free for all union station visitors. And just like in 1914, you can catch the train at union station s amtrak stop. Presented in kansas city for the first time, this world tour exhibition invites your entire family into an adventure across the vast grasslands of central asia, among the relics of genghis khans reign. Union station kansas city will open the nationally touring exhibition genghis khan. For years, union station served as a train station for the st. Genghisgallery genghis khan union station kansas city. Experience the golden age of piracy aboard the whydah, one of the most successful pirate ships of her day, and learn about her roots as a slave ship and subsequent takeover and conversion into a pirate ship in the early 1700s. With the eruption occurring just after 12pm, growing more violent by that evening, it is believed residents of pompeii had only a few hours to evacuate the city.
The second biggest argument seems to be that union station is a family atmosphere, so people may get offended by an exhibit of this nature. The dinosaurs at union station are not going anywhere, for a while. This book is a celebration of the 100th anniversary of the beloved rail terminal in kansas city. Couples arrive at our shows ready to book your services and our highenergy fashion shows and large giveaways generate attendance and excitement for couples and. Ancient mysteries and modern discoveries starting in may. The science of rock n roll is a traveling exhibition that is currently at union station kansas city. The building was almost torn down a few years ago, but it has been saved and update. That was the charge from union pacific president e.
Genghis khan exhibit coming to union station kansas city the. Visit traveling national exhibits, 3d movies on the extreme screen, or explore our world in science city, or enjoy a cup of coffee or a. We planned a few days in kansas city, and dinosaurs revealed. Within these pages is a compilation of the storied and sometimes difficult times of the. What was nice was that the free kansas city trolley car stopped by union station. Escape room is a live escape game where you have 60 minutes to solve a mystery. Though earthquakes began days before the eruption, most pompeiians did not know the destruction they foreshadowed.
The exhibition will make its kansas city debut in the bank of america gallery at union station on june 20. Union station will host the worlds only operating big boy locomotive, union pacific big boy no. What does 8,000 square feet of toy trains look like. This firstever art exhibition focused exclusively on the use of lego bricks as an art medium is one of those rare experiences nearly impossible to describe, but so easy to love. From my nephews who, at 7 and 8, think dinosaurs are the coolest things to ever walk the earth to my daughters who, at 3 and 5, see dinosaurs as friendly creatures on dinosaur train, to my husband and brotherinlaw geeks to the core, the exhibit was fun, informative and educational. Plan your route to sheraton kansas city hotel crown center. Kansas city hotel near union station sheraton kansas city.
Eternal egypt will provide a unique opportunity for visitors to experience the discovery of the tomb of one of. Thrill your palate with delectable american fare and refreshing cocktails at our hotel restaurant. The art of the brick has inspired and thrilled audiences from brazil to australia, france to russia and taiwan to spain. To stay close to the action, we made reservations at the westin kansas city at crown center. Kmbz, september 7, 2016 explore daily life and tragic end of ancient city of pompeii at union station s new exhibit. The journey to kansas city is part of a tour to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the transcontinental railroads completion.
During our visit there was a stonehenge exhibition on display. Union station kansas city 2020 all you need to know. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our. Union station has so many other kid friendly activities mini train exhibit. The exhibition makes its north american premier at kansas city s historic union station. Final week of stonehenge at union station kansas city on. Kansas city perfect wedding guide wedding shows put you and your business facetoface with thousands of engaged couples annually. A new exhibit coming to union station this spring will explore the mysteries of stonehenge and feature several artifacts that have never traveled outside of europe. Union station to close science city, other exhibits for march the. Upgrade to a clublevel room for lounge amenities and complimentary breakfast. Pompeii exhibit coming to union station kansas city news. During the heyday of passenger rail travel the terminal was used by several classic railroads with many notable streamliners calling there.
The trains were part of the miniature train sets that are displayed at union station in kansas city each december. Union station also houses the permanent collections and archives for union station kansas city, inc. Union station kansas city hardcover november 1, 1999 by kansas city star author 4. Vesuvius and the city frozen in time, pompeii, right here in kansas city this fall. Union station kansas city 2020 all you need to know before. Union station is all about innovation, so making necessary adjustments is a great challenge, and an opportunity for a world class, one of a kind exhibit. Kansas city s next big exhibit is nothing to look at. With more than 100 works on display, plus reimagined artistic masterpieces constructed using legos, the art of the brick is a union station experience thats full of wonder.