If you like the Katy Trail and its history, make a point to visit this Depot in Sedalia. There is a…read moreton of middle Missouri history to take in, souvenirs, friendly people, and it's basically right on the trail itself. The building is beautiful from the outside, and inside you'll find friendly staff eager to talk. We stayed for a while taking everything in, of note, they have some nice restrooms to boot. It's not going to be open every time you ride by, so if it is I say take a few minutes to stop by here!

I came on Memorial Day weekend and pressed my nose sadly against the glass of the (closed) gift…read moreshop wishing I could buy my husband (who has biked parts of the Katy Trail) a souvenir tee. They had tons of them on display that looked really cool. But alas, I'll just have to visit another time. The three star review from me is due to the building and grounds being lovely even though the depot was closed. It is normally open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (although I would recommend checking their website or office for details) This is the former Sedalia, MO train depot and it is now connected with the "Rails to Trails" program and the wonderful Katy Trail that goes almost all the way across the state of Missouri. The depot is a beautifully restored building and tours are given but not on my visit (again, so disappointed)...I'm sure it is very cool! If I come back I'll update this review with more details. We explored the grounds. The bike shop and bike rentals were open, however. I think they're owned by a separate entity (Champion Bike Shop if I'm not mistaken). They also had used bicycles for sale outside the depot. There is ample parking here. Additional tip: If you're in the area and so inclined, do check out Daum Museum of Contemporary Art.

Wonderful museum. It is tucked away in the back next to the cafeteria. We really enjoyed speaking…read morewith the lady up front who gave us a history lesson on the beginnings of the museum. Wonderful collections throughout. And it's free although we recommend giving a donation.

Damn Daum! I never expected to see such a great collection…read moreof contemporary art inside such a large spacious museum at a community college in a town of 20,000 that is 100 miles from a major city. Impressive Sedalia! Spread out on 2 wings and 3 floors with plenty of outdoor sculpture also, the Daum is just as impressive as The Kemper in Kansas City, The Nerman in Overland Park, KS or the St. Louis Contemporary. Multiple exhibits were featured on todays visit, including "The Rule of Three" - sculptural and decorative ceramics, "In Ruins" - a three artist collaboration of post industrial ruin via sculpture, models and photography; and two other curated exhibits featuring pieces from the permanent collection - "Still Life's" and "Gridlocked". Oh yes, they also have a huge purple glass Chihuly chandelier hanging in the 3 story atrium with multiple vantage points from inside and outside to view. The crown jewel of several unique reasons to visit Sedalia for a day.

This little museum will amaze you. They have have re-created a small turn of the 19/20 century…read morevillage (all indoors). Included are a hardware store, a Barber's shop, a doctor's office, a law office, a drug store, etc. They also have a wonderful military room. There are displays showing famous people from Clinton, or past businesses such as hatcheries that shipped nation-wide. There is a genealogy room staffed with volunteers. There are docents available for guided tours. The museum is closed during the winter except for special occasions.

We enjoyed looking through this museum. Especially liked the old-time drugstore display and also…read morethe doctor's office. Most of the workers are volunteers and very enthusiastic about the place. Well worth the $5 admission.

This is the best in the neighborhood…read more What can I day meals on wheels!! Working out ! The pool !! Free movie's on Wed afternoon Do not tell me you have nothing to do and the library is next doors!!! Great for young and old and between!!!

Talk about a fabulous way to repurpose an iconic building in JoCo! The site of the old King Louie…read morebowling alley has given way to the Arts & Heritage Center containing an exhibit better known as the Johnson County Museum. Instead of erecting another concrete monstrosity, JoCo took a piece of its expansion and history to house that very same dynamic. The Arts & Heritage Center itself is a wonderful facility, blending local & regional art, classes, and community space. It also doubles as an election polling location particularly focused on early voting opportunities (exercise your right!). Taking that classic 1960s suburban architecture, complete with stone walls & beams in a pseudo-flying buttress, and turning it into a new piece of the community is a *chef's kiss* of civic planning. Where you once may have tried to pick up a 7-10 split, you now can tour decades of people & progress. The museum itself costs $6 for adults with discounted admission for seniors, veterans, & children. It doesn't take long to get immersed in the interactivity and to get mesmerized by JoCo's storied past. Take in the public art displays or stop into the gift shop for keepsakes of the visit. Virtually every event has been well-documented, notable people are memorialized, and the chronology only keeps moving forward. Northeast Kansas continues to grow and find new ways to reinvent progress, so be sure to grasp the spirit of expansion that has occurred in this beautiful metro area.

If you're a Disney fan, the Walt Disney Hometown Museum is an absolute must-visit. It was such a…read moremagical and inspiring experience to see where Walt's imagination first took root. The museum is filled with fascinating artifacts and personal pieces of Disney history that made me appreciate his story even more. My favorite part was the incredible model of Disneyland--it was amazing to admire all the tiny details and see the park brought to life in miniature. I left feeling inspired, nostalgic, and even more grateful for the legacy Walt Disney created. This is a hidden gem that every Disney fan should experience at least once.

This is a must see for any Disnerd! Occupying the town's old railroad station, the staff is…read morefriendly and enthusiastic. The displays are fascinating and amazing, almost as magical as the park themselves. Just outside there is a locomotive and caboose, and remnants from when the Mini Autopia had been placed there right next to the station. If you get a postcard and send it from the town's post office, you can request the stamp be canceled with a special Disney stamp instead! We drove 2 hours in each direction to visit and we were pleased.

On the way to an Army reunion being held in Nashville. I stopped at the FLW museum to see it as it…read morehas always been a desire of mine. I loved the place and the people who put this together. It was nice to see recent graduates and their families visiting as well. I graduated from Ft McClellan in 1987 and assigned to the 615th MP Co in Illesheim Germany. I can't thank the Army enough for what it provided for me in life.

I am fascinated by museums large or small. The Fort Leonard Museum did NOT disappoint. I was…read moreimpressed by the thoughtfulness of the historical displays and the information they provided. Going through the museum I was overwhelmed by the history our nation has experienced in the past century and this century. Part of me wanted to read every display and look at every detail. Time was brief though. This was my second visit to this museum. There are three different areas in this museum: The military police, chemical, and engineer museum. There are three gift stores inside, and they were full of items I could not get outside of the base in most stores except online. I got post cards of the crossing pistols, a giant hoodie jacket, and tee with the crossing pistols.

What an attraction to see??? Our GPS took us to a empty parking lot of the "museum" that was in the…read moreprocess of being demolished! Apparently some attractions don't update on Yelp?? We found a postal worker taking a break who confirmed we were in the right place

This a tiny museum, but seems really well run. You have to go the the second floor of the building…read moreto see most of the galleries. There are stairs and an elevator. The museum staff are really nice! They were very welcoming and made sure to point out the small Anthropology museum that you can also visit. Pros: this is free! As I mentioned above the staff seem really nice. I also overheard a little bit of several docents giving tours to different groups while I was there, and they seemed really knowledgeable and had interesting stories and facts about the art. The only thing to keep in mind, is that it is pretty small. You probably wouldn't spend a whole day here. I spent about an hour.

*Missing Review(s)?…read more In my opinion this is one of the best museums in the world. No doubt,pound for pound I would put the Nelson Akins up against any museum anywhere. I love art so, traveling to Kansas City regularly in the early to mid 2000s,I naturally visited the Nelson Adkins. Walking into the building was not particularly interesting as the entrance had been modernized and different from the exterior. However,once you walk into the galleries,you are stunned. The overall building design,galleries and quality of art seems almost out of place in Kansas City. Not that they don't deserve it,every city should be so lucky,it just seems a surprise. One special thing they had, that is just wonderful, is the cafeteria style cafe in a significantly beautiful atrium. I took many pictures and posted them of the entire facility including the marvelous food over several years. I have been trying to come up with a good excuse to go to KC for a Nelson-Adkins fix! Seriously,maybe an UYE! Now for "The"truly significant impact this museum had on my life.On the second floor you could walk out doors, taking you into the large atrium that holds the cafe. Around this walkway were many Rodin sculpture. I must have past these sculpture a dozen times on my walk to the descending stairs in order to eat During one visit as I exited the doors,passed the sculptures,I noticed a large photographic presentation. Stopping to look closer,I learned it was regarding details of Rodin's Hell Gates. If you have the slightest interest in art,look it up, amazing. After lunch,I returned to this exhibit reading all about the Hells Gates. Finding out there are only two bronze cast of this magnificent sculpture,I felt I just had to see one if not both. One is at the Rodin museum in Paris. If I needed a reason to go to Paris( you don't) this was as good as any. I'm proud to report a few months later I was standing in front of the Gates Of Hell at the Rodin museum Paris. All because of a visual display at Nelson Atkins... Go!

My visit to the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art was extremely disappointing. While the museum itself…read morewas beautiful the behavior of several staff members completely ruined the experience. Throughout our visit we were repeatedly followed and monitored. At one point, as we were leaving through a doorway a staff member who was entering saw us exiting and immediately turned around after looking directly at us. Another staff member approached us in a very confrontational manner under the guise of "guiding" us and even laughed after I responded with "yikes." The micro-aggressions were impossible to ignore. They didn't even seem "micro." The behavior from staff was excessive, unwelcoming, and deeply uncomfortable. It's unfortunate that such a culturally significant and visually appealing place is staffed by people who ruin the experience. I genuinely hope the museum addresses and provides better training on how staff members interact with guests.

We visited this museum today and it's small, but excellent. The museum director spent a lot of…read moretime explaining exhibits and he even opened up the car and Jeep to few the engine bays. It's free, but we made a donation. There exhibits from the Civil War through the recent American wars. Just a great place with great people.

Excellent Museum. It…read moreis on the small end of the scale but the quality is extremely high. Lots of historical items that are well curated and displayed in excellent condition. I loved seeing all of the detailed gear inside and outside of the building my young kids loved the large aircraft.