I love everything about Hallmark stores. To the point, I could spend hours going through looking at…read moreall the different collectibles. I loved learning the history about how JC Hall got started.

My wife and I enjoy the Hallmark ornaments and movies. When she saw the Visitors Center on the map…read morein the area it was must to visit. We saved the best visit for last as we arrived shortly after opening on our getaway day to fly home. Kimberly, Thank you so much for a wonderful visit in learning about the Hall family and KC. We love the Kimberly care bags. She showed us to the movie room to watch the 14 minutes video on the history of Hallmark and the Hall family. There is so much to see from old ornaments to the newer ornaments. The printing presses. The history pictures from over the years. A display listing all of the wonderful Hallmark movies. There is even an interactive mini bow making machine for the visitors to make, and see a bow being made. Kate, in the Gift Shop, it was nice visiting with you about the various ornaments in the shop. Thank you so much for your assistance! Thank you all for our Wonderful visit!

I have heard of and driven by this so many times and just never had enough time to stop in and…read morecheck it out. Stopped in on a Friday morning and got a tour with two other guys. There is sooooo much information to take in, I am glad they had a tour guide. Just the hallway walking in had some much history information that I was blown away. I didn't realize how many first in the air transportation industry is owed to TWA. I would definitely go back, I am sure I missed some stuff while I was there.

A fantastic museum about the history of TWA. Lots of great memorabilia and neat gift store selling…read morehistoric items. I bought two TWA wine glasses used in first class on the Constellation. So neat! It was only $8 to enter. Your fee includes a personal tour with a volunteer. My guide was a retired TWA flight attendant and she had lots of stories to share and she even wrote a recent book about her experiences. I recommend visiting this museum if you are an aviation buff, pilot, history fan, etc etc. You'll love it.

A treasure addressing the highlights and not shying away from the ugliness of the time. It's…read moreslightly interactive (the opening film is so worth it, shown at 15 and 45 after the hour every hour) so it's a lot of standing and reading but the timelines of the Negro Leagues and the eventual integration of MLB are really well done. The field of bronze statues are amazing and very well done. There's a LOT of memorabilia and the locker section with almost all of the original uniforms is amazing as well. Probably my favorite medium-sized museum in the country. It's a bargain for the price and there's a ... reverence, I think ... to understanding the pioneers like Jackie Robinson and the sheer grace with which they handled themselves.

I visited the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum during my trip to Kansas City and was absolutely amazed…read moreby it. The museum provides a wonderful, interactive way to learn about the history of baseball in the early 1900s. It expertly walks you through the nuances of how the league was formed, how it competed with the Major Leagues, and the profound role it played in the larger scheme of American civil rights and social history. The exhibits are incredibly engaging and fun--I especially loved the mock baseball field featuring life-sized statues of the legendary players. It brings the history to life in such a powerful way. This is an absolute must-visit in Kansas City!

If you're going to visit the home of Harry S Truman, you must first to go to the visitor center at…read more223 North Main Street for ticketing. The "1859 Jail Museum" is located next door at 217 North Main Street. The jail museum is closed on Sundays and Mondays. Admission for an adult is $6.00; $5.00 for seniors over 65+; $3.00 for children ages 6-16; and free for ages 5 and under. In a nutshell, the primary structure of interest is the jail, which was built in 1859. Frank James--brother of Jesse James, was incarcerated here for six months. The other buildings of interest are the house / office of the Jackson County marshal and a one room schoolhouse. I'm feeling generous: As I write this, the site has a Yelp "5-Star" rank off of only two reviews. I won't mess this up for the Historical Society. But truthfully, there isn't that much to see. I was able to tour the site and take pictures in less than 15-minutes. If I wasn't in the area to get a spot for the Truman House tour, I probably would have skipped this venue altogether.

I visited the Jail house, and these are great accommodations and worthy of a visit for the whole…read moreclan! It is sad to see such degeneration in our current jail system, especially from what we what we had as a society. The fact that holes in the building were cut for hangings is something that should be standard in all modern jails. In any case, if anyone is ever in the area to tour the jailhouse, you should. To my regret, I did forget to sign the guest book. 5/5 Would put iron handcuffs on my girlfriend again.

I'm at work and I casually reference Jesse James to a co-worker and he asks - "Who is Jesse…read moreJames?". I couldn't believe that anyone didn't know about JJ, but growing up in Samoa without a TV left my friend out of the loop. I immediately told him - "Saturday we are educating you on a local legend that became internationally renown". My friend, his wife and I arrived at noon on a Saturday and paid $6 each for the bank museum tour. The guide was very friendly and laid a deep explanation of what Clay County and the James family were experiencing during and right after the Civil War. The weather the day of the robbery, the layout of the Liberty square, the medical and mental state of Jesse, who the bankers were and their reactions and actions all told while you see the clock set to the exact time and date of the event, hear the old wooden floor creak beneath you and are surrounded by artifacts or replica's of the items originally inside the bank; the description makes you feel that you are a witness to America's 1st daylight bank robbery. My friend and his wife are now sold on the legend of The James Family and want to see the house museums in Kearney and St. Joe now. A great inexpensive way to spend an hour or so and relive some of the areas infamous past. They also have a backroom with family and area artifacts. The gift shop is free to enter and shouldn't be missed by anyone traveling thru even if you don't have time for the tour.

The Jesse James Bank Museum is pretty darn cool. It was the site of the first daytime bank…read morerobbery, which was executed by members of the James gang. I had read about this robbery in a book, I believe, and now I was able to stand in the old bank building itself, which was really cool. They have restored it to the way it would have looked back in those days, and it's a great little stop to soak in some history of the area in and around Liberty. The woman who gave the tour was extremely friendly and enthusiastic about answering questions and talking about the history of the place. It made us want to further explore the James sites in the area, in Kearney and around Clay County. Having read about Jesse James and his terrorist gangs and how he came of age participating in the hatred, violence and strife during the Civil War and the period following, it's really interesting to physically be in the area and see some of these landmarks with your own eyes. Jesse James was not a hero, even though he's now somewhat romanticized as such. There is a lot of information in the back room of the museum, which displays some really great photos, documents and trinkets from the era. Up front is a gift shop and then there is the main bank room, with its vault open. You can really get a sense of place when you're here, and it's easy to imagine two bushwackers coming in and threatening the lives of the unarmed bankers. Bank robberies are a dime a dozen in movies, but when you see something like this in person it's very arresting. It's a cool experience. I would recommend the Jesse James Bank Museum to anyone with an interest in Missouri or American history. It's very affordable ($6 for adults, $3.50 for kids) and a pleasant and informative way to spend an hour or two. This location is a nationally registered historic place, so pitch in and help keep it going.

I don't give five stars lightly on Yelp, but when I do it's well deserved. The museum is great,…read morebut my five stars leans more heavily on one specific thing. Our tour guide. William is a fountain of information and I can't imagine anyone knowing the history of Leavenworth and the men and women surrounding the area any better than he could. More than any artifacts he is a huge asset to RACCM. He really made an impression on this US Navy veteran from Iowa. It was probably the best tour I've ever had in a museum...large or small. It was a privilege to meet both him and the director. Thank you both for everything you do. You can find most of the basics surrounding the museum on the RACCM's Facebook page and on multiple other sources so I'm not going to delve heavily into it here, but it you are interested in military history (particularly the Buffalo Soldiers) this is a must stop for you. If you find the museum locked when you arrive, but you are there during normal hours make sure you use the buzzer by the door. They run a minimal staff and with the tutoring center downstairs they might be busy. It's well worth the wait.

Phyllis Bass died on 10/4/17. This museum is a wonderful legacy and a tribute to her.read more

It's free admission so you can take a chance. There are fascinating displays featuring life from…read more1837 when the town was established through the first half of the 20th century.

This museum is a bit small, but has a good offering of exhibits. It has a lower level of displays…read morewith a nice restroom that is actually a part of the exhibits. There is an extensive video to view on a large screen television.

This was an incredible house kept in pristine condition! Amazing attention to detail including…read morepocket doors, transom windows, stained glass, hand-carved woodwork, and very knowledgeable tour guides!

Beautiful craftsmanship! Our tour guide was awesome. Learned so much about the owners, local…read morehistory and the mansion. Highly recommend