Great place to visit I was surprised they didn't have the Indians they use to have Car show was…read moregreat

We went on national museum day, so admission was free. Very cool museum. Surprisingly, it is full…read moreof conservation information. A beautiful mansion. We also went to a fire-dancing performance in the yard there this summer. Love the community events!

So it's fairly small, it's well-preserved, and it's not all that interactive. But so what? We don't…read morehave to touch *everything* or be entertained by multimedia. It's a living tribute to a great Kansan. For starters, just get a gander at the big Missouri River just across the street. Imagine growing up with that view and access! Drop your $15, or whatever level you're at, and enjoy browsing the history. The preservation of original artifacts coupled with Earhart memorabilia makes for an extremely interesting walk back in time. The preservation of the dining room is sensational, with outstanding stained glass facing just northeast. As you meander through the various rooms, you are struck by how curious Amelia Earhart appears to have been at such a young age! Whether it was her literary exposure, fascinations with flight, or mild departure from other feminine constructs, Amelia was special from the jump. The museum is easy to navigate and generally accessible. Parking is easy, the gift shop is nice, and the staff is friendly and loves to help answer any questions. Amelia was a national celebrity, a pioneer in aviation, and maybe most importantly, a significant figure in gender equality. Learn her story, bask in her roots, and celebrate a great Kansan and woman whose disappearance leaves us all wondering the what ifs.

I went there on the day they weren't open, unfortunately. I looked through the window. It looked…read morepretty cool. Amelia picked a great place for her home. This is a beautiful town. I'd like to check it out sometime when I'm back there

Really great museum! They have done a great job! Check out the iron lung... after living through…read morethe pandemic it makes you look at it a little different. The train collection is pretty cool... check out the caboose on the back side! The gift shop has some really nice Atchison gear and you can grab some great whiskey to taste while you are there!! Definitely worth a stop!

The rolling stock belongs to a local railway group and the depot museum is attempting to have them…read moreopen their exhibits beyond their weekend hours, The depot museum holds a small but significant exhibit concerning the railroad; other subjects touch on the steamboats, famous people from the area, the war, and etc. My favorite items from here are the MoPac 1927 40' boxcar which ran on the passenger "Eagle," or the stock share for the Atchison & Pike's Peak Rrd.

The Glore Psychiatric Museum is located 51miles NW of Kansas City in St. Joseph Missouri. It has…read morebeen called one of the fifty most unusual museums in the United States. The museum illustrates how the treatment of mental illness has progressed through time which was first located in a ward of the original "State Lunatic Asylum No. 2" Besides the artifacts of the instruments used for lobotomies, hydrotherapy and Bath of Surprise floors two and three have art work of the patients. Besides this museum St Jo was established in 1821 and became a principal channel of distribution for the building of the west also the Pony Express started here in 1860; visit Pony Express Museum which is a must see. The massive mansions reflect the prosperity of the 1880s. It's a fun day trip.

!!SIMULTANEOUSLY SERIOUS, FASCINATING AND SCARY!!…read more Provides a look WAY back at how mental and emotional issues were treated. Progress has fortunately been dramatic. Don't miss it. I've been through it twice and will likely do it again.

Go to Atchinson, Kansas every July for a weekend long street fair, carnival rides, food, and fun…read more A birthday celebration commemorating one of Atchinson's famous daughters, Amelia Earhart. The fireworks on Saturday night are probably the best you will see in the plains states. The entire show is computer timed to fit exactly with music. The pyrotechnical expert is out of Wichita KS and he deserves kudos. We watched $65,000.00 worth of fireworks light up the sky for nearly 30 minutes. Prior to the fireworks we watched two daredevil pilots wow a large crowd that may have numbered 10 or 12 thousand. We will certainly go back.

The Nelson-Atkins is synonymous with Kansas City and an absolute must-visit for visitors and locals…read morealike. Where to even start? This encyclopedic museum was built in the 1930s in a traditional beaux arts style. The original 1930s building is just as stunning today as it was 90 years ago. The original courtyard has been modified and transformed into a restaurant, but aside from that it remains largely untouched. In the 2000s the museum expanded with the Bloch building - an architectural marvel all it's own. Drive by at night to see each lens lit up. Currently they are working on another expansion, that will bring the museum into the modern era. I've spent so much time here it's ridiculous. From exploring as a child with my grandmother, to my time as a student, to exploring now as an adult there is really something here for just about anyone. Being an encyclopedic museum it features art from across the world and spanning the timeline of humanity. You can use the Nelson as a launching pad for discussing nearly any moment in time through the lens of art, which is really an impressive feat for a midsize city like KC. Some of my favorite pieces include a relic with the "finger bone" of st. John the Baptist (it's likely a chicken bone), "Woman IV" by Willem de Kooning, "Boulevard des Capucines" by Claude Monet, and "Persephone" by Thomas Hart Benton. This is the place I take all of my guests, and the place I come to when I need to reset or recharge myself. It's always beautiful, always therapeutic, and always FREE. I'm not sure folks really understand the incredible gift we have as a community to have access to this incredible place. My top KC treasure, and I hope every person gets a chance to visit someday.

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.

Who knew so much history was hiding in Atchison, KS. I have to give credit where credit's due, my…read morefriend Mindy from @kansascitybucketlist told me about this place and knowing we'd be in for a hot summer, this was the perfect spot to spend a day! We drove my in laws the 1.25 hours to the museum and learned so much about Amelia Earhart. There was so much information I didn't know. My in laws were so impressed with the setup and how the museum is laid out. If you have kids, I definitely recommend! While there isn't a whole lot right around the museum, it's worth the visit to learn more about KS native. If you're coming from OP, we drove home through Weston to grab lunch and it turned out to be the perfect day trip.

This incredible museum is located in the middle of vast flatland of Kansas, adjacent to an old…read moreairport in memory of the legend Amelia Earhart. We drove about hour and a half from downtown KC to get here. The museum is a beautiful modern building with lots of parking spots in front. Super clean and well maintained. At the entrance hall, they have the reception (to purchase tickets), the gift shop and a small open theater where a video of Amelia plays on loop. The inside hall of the museum is so stunning. First of all there's an exact model of the aircraft Amelia flew to cross the Atlantic. There are also sections dedicated to Amelia's life and her achievements. There are also display of diesel engine and modern turbo engine, a tiny cockpit to simulate flying, and a small auditorium that played movie about aviation. A smaller upper level corner also had display of Amelia's tools, her diary and a section about her disappearance. We had an amazing experience, spending over an hour at the museum. The staff members were knowledgeable and shared lots of interesting stories and facts about Amelia during the visit. The gift shop had lots limited editions items such as compass and coins. I bought a few of them as souvenirs. The restrooms at the facility are also very clean.

Our visit was quiet and fun as our littles completed their scavenger hunt. The exhibits were…read moreinformative and entertaining with recorded audios and soundscapes. A few sections could use some attention and cleaning, but overall well-kept. We had a good time and enjoyed the riverwalk afterwards.

This place is truly one of the best gems in Saint Joseph. We have been bringing my daughter here…read moreonce a month for nearly three years and it never gets old. The location is right next to the Missouri River and has a gorgeous view. There is a lovely little porch with chairs and picnic tables. The center provides binoculars and books to help identify local birds. My daughter loves the huge fish tank display of native fish. She also enjoys the tortoises and the snakes in the Snake Room. They are almost always having a scavenger hunt for the kids with prizes. Personally, I enjoy browsing the reading material in the little store and have bought several books. There is a very detailed exhibit on the history of Saint Joseph which is really interesting. It includes details that I have not read about anywhere else. So if you enjoy history, you should definitely pay this place a visit.

I had been here once when I was in elementary school I believe. There is a parking lot around the…read morecorner but it is very pricey, your best bet is try and find a spot on the street. There is a lot to take in (4 floors worth). There is a large section of fossils that accordingly to the displays were found in KS, which is mind blowing that there were dinosaurs this close near us. I really liked the large collection of taxidermy birds that allows you to see a bunch of the local verity in person. This museum covers everything from fossils, life reptiles, germs and more. It is well worth the suggested $7 donation at the door.

Have visited Lawrence, KS a number of times over the last 18 years and had never gone to this…read moremuseum. Made a point of doing so today, while in town again. It is a very nice museum, with an incredible amount of items on display and presented well. Would recommend it to anyone interested in natural history and such. It is free ... and they do recommend a $7 donation. Donate the $7, it is well worth it.