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Local Attractions

 

The Country Club Plaza is located in the heart of Kansas City.  Here are some of the many local attractions that surround the Plaza:

 

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The Nelson - Atkins Museum of Art
Address: 4525 Oak Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64111
Phone Number: (816) 561-4000
Website:   www.nelson-atkins.org

You are invited to discover some of the 28,000 pieces in the collection of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. A place for quiet relaxation, creative inspiration, or an exhilarating start to your weekend – the Nelson-Atkins invites you to experience one of the country’s pre-eminent cultural destination.

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The Kemper Museum of Art
Address: 4420 Warwick Blvd. Kansas City, Missouri 64111
Phone Number: (816) 753-5784
Website: www.kemperart.org

Visitors to the Kemper Museum discover works in all media by renowned modern and contemporary artists as well as works by emerging artists. The Museum rotates its collection on a regular basis, allowing visitors to study and discover new works throughout the year.

 

 

Union Station

 

 

Union Station
Address: 30 Pershing Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64108
Phone Number:  (816) 460-2020
Website: www.unionstation.org

Union Station has so much to offer all visitors of every age.  From the KC Rail Experience, where visitors will see historic rail cars, artifacts and hear stories from the ghosts of Kansas City’s railroading past; to the region’s only 3D projection Extreme Screen Theater, Union Station has something to thrill everyone.

Science City

 

 

Science City
Address: 30 Pershing Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64108
Phone Number:  (816) 460-2020
Website:  www.sciencecity.com

Part of historic Union Station, Science City provides real hands-on fun, all in the name of science. Discover the scientist inside you with over 50 hands-on science activities. Land a space shuttle in a NASA-style simulator. Ride a bicycle over a high-wire 30 feet in the air. Explore new and exciting traveling exhibits each year inside our exhibit gallery. Kids (of all ages) won't realize how much they're learning.

Steamboat Arabia

 

 

The Steamboat Arabia Museum
Address: 400 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, Missouri 64106
Phone Number: (816) 471-1856
Website:  www.1856.com

Unbelievable treasures and fascinating history await. Explore The Steamboat Arabia Museum and learn how the handsome steamer Arabia prospered on the rivers, perished in 1856 and was finally rediscovered 132 years later, precious cargo intact. This exhibit is many things: history, ingenuity, tragedy, adventure, perseverance, preservation and a tribute to the pioneer spirit.

KC Rep Theater

 

 

Kansas City Repertory Theater
Address: 4949 Cherry Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64110
Phone Number: (816) 235-2727
Website:  www.kcrep.org

Now in its 41st year, Kansas City Repertory Theatre is one of the Midwest region’s premier professional theatre companies and is the professional theatre in residence at UMKC. Kansas City Rep produces up to seven mainstage plays each season, has expanded the range and diversity of its artists, and extended its repertoire to include more new work and large-scale classics of literature.

For more information on Kansas City’s local attractions please the Kansas City Convention & Visitors Association website at www.visitkc.com.