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!

Hallmark Visitor Center was such an exciting for a snail mail card lover like me... I have been…read morebuying cards from Archies, and Hallmark since forever, ofcourse now we have other companies like Paper Source etc...still....old is gold and they still cater to everything I want to or even might want to say .... In this day and age of GenZ , I was surprised to see people in there, but not so much when I observed....they were all who still believed in writing, like I do, and express using words and not emojis. Also dragged into the store by them were toddlers who had no idea and probably will never hold a pen or paper .....they huddles around the unique Hallmark Christmas trees... Hallmark has a huge state of the art shopping complex and its called the Crown Center, and another whole building dedicated to the origin and story of Hallmark just beside it, and that is the visitor center. And I am soo glad he did it. For I feel, a few years from now, this will become an important history destination ! Kansas was where it all began for the youth of 18, whose family had lost their business in a fire. Two boxes of postcards in hand, he got off off the train as Kansas city with nothing but hope. The story is really inspiring because it is daring to dream. Kansas had a bustling with people at the time and had the best railway network in the country, and the main distribution center where mail was sorted. There are pictures with various celebrities, a machine which automatically makes souvenir ribbons to can make and take as keepsake, there is story of Peanuts, or Micky Mouse - incidentally they were the first to get the popular toon on postcards. There is one corner dedicated to the unique Christmas trees. Story has it, that Hall wanted his employees to have something special so he used to make a huge Christmas tree himself as a special dedication to them and their hard work, like one is a tree of pictures. Today Hallmark is held privately and has expanded into ornaments and ofcourse the Hallmark channel but they have still maintained the family friendly element to it. There are special activities for kids throughout the year. Not to be missed is the gift shop. Some very unique items there. I could have gazed for longer except that the store was closing and I had to make my purchase and leave. I brought a few cards that was Hallmark Kansas City gift shop exclusive for people close to me.

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.

What's not to like about this money museum inside Kansas City's beautiful Federal Reserve building?…read more Admission was free, parking was free and no reservations were required. I was subject to an airport-style screening when entering, but the staff were professional and fairly friendly. The museum included the extensive Harry S. Truman coin collection, which was a wall of coins from our country's founding to present, including gold and silver coins - nice! The exhibit area included bills from our country's founding to present, including large denominations and Confederate currency. It also included a gold bar lift challenge, a counterfeit currency exhibit, interactive exhibits for the kiddos and a wall of $100 bills totaling $40 million. It was also possible to see the operational currency processing area (no pictures allowed) where they don't print currency, but they do review it for counterfeit, worn, soiled or damaged bills and then distribute it to regional banks. The bad bills are shredded and available for free in small packages as you leave the tour. I also noticed a small theater with a Federal Reserve educational video playing on a loop. The museum is located very close to the National WWI Memorial, a scenic KC skyline viewpoint and Union Station. Overall, it was an excellent experience and a great way to see the history of US currency.

What an awesome place to visit in KC, MO! This was a blizzardy Valentine's Weekend and we decided…read moreto check out museums in the area. I chose the Money Museum because I have a fascination with Federal Banks, The Fed, and everything involving our Country's Robust Economy. We parked in the visitor spaces in the lot and trekked through the snow to the entrance. When you drive up to this place, there are barriers in the roadway for cars so that they breach the entrance; great security measure. There are Federal Police who ask for your State Issued ID and then you go through a metal detector. They are pretty kind about the process, and professional. When you get inside, it is AMAZING! The Presidential Coin Collection is FANTASTIC! They have interactive exhibits that teach you all about the economy, The Fed, the whole setup of our economic system, and it is very nice. I love how they tell you about how money bills are made, and also allow you to touch samples of A the fabric or end product. There are a lot of historical facts at this museum. There is a theatre exhibit where the 12min movie teaches you everything about The Federal Reserve and The Fed. It is phenomenal. On the way out, you can take a free sample of shredded defective money. They shred 40 million dollars a day at this location. Very very cool experience.

Came while attending a conference, it was great!! Interactive exhibit on one floor, games on the…read morelower. Overall a good time!

The College Basketball Experience is a cool tourist attraction, especially if you're traveling with…read moreteenage boys. We visited the Kansas City area recently and decided to check it out. It's an interactive museum where the young and mature can play and explore college basketball. The facility was clean and not crowded on a Friday (4th of July) afternoon. We did not pre-purchase tickets but had no issues at the door. They offer a senior and military discount, and the venue can be rented for events, birthday parties and there is a gift shop onsite.

So glad we came here!! What a great learning experience…read more Staff is super sweet and helpful. Museum is small but has tons of exhibits and it is well organized and decorated with a lot of interactive displays. Getting a glimpse of Ella Fitzgerald dress was one of many highlights for me. I had no idea how influential and historical Kansas City was to jazz music. I got to see the famous BLUE ROOM, we did not get a chance to have dinner or hear live music but you can if you schedule yourself accordingly. Parking is easy and free tickets are super cheap and they honor military discounts

I was expecting more from this museum…read more The museum is really small, and the few rooms are pretty sparse. There aren't many artifacts to look at. One pro is that the museum is very interactive. There's a lot of spots where you can play different jazz pieces and read about them. There's an interesting section that teaches you about rhythm, harmony, and mixing. Otherwise, the museum just has some basic facts about a handful of popular jazz musicians like Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald. Not much interesting to read or look at. There is a nice introductory video with a little history of jazz, but I left feeling like I still know nothing about the local jazz history of Kansas City! Admission is only $10 for adults. You can buy tickets online or at the gift shop. At least the museum isn't expensive! If you're already going to the baseball museum, you might consider checking out the jazz museum as well. You can still access the museum entrance even with the current construction/closure on 18th street (Aug 2025). There's also an entrance in the back that connects to the parking lot. There's a parking map on the baseball museum website that is super helpful. Both museums are in the same building but require different admission tickets.

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.

"Everything in life is somewhere else, and you get there in a car." -E.B. White…read more The Kansas City Automotive Museum is one of those places where the experience shifts every time you walk through the door, because the cars on display rotate in and out and each one is a "gift" from an owner who decided to share their automotive "sculpture" with the rest of us. The vehicles are packed in ticket and nearly every one comes with a caption that gives you a little history lesson about the manufacturer, the model and often the personal story of how it ended up in the owner's hands. Most of the displays include QR codes with translations, which is a thoughtful touch especially if English isn't your primary language and you want to dig deeper into the details. On my visit, the standouts were the 1925 Jordan Seven Passenger Sedan, the 1929 Packard Roadster, and the 1959 Chevy El Camino, each one rare, beautiful, and full of character. There were at least a dozen other rare cars plus a great display about the former Leeds factory, complete with memorabilia and artifacts that add a layer of Kansas City history to the experience. If you're a real fan like me, expect to spend two hours, wandering, reading, admiring and appreciating what these owners have chosen to share. Don't miss the posters on the wall with other interesting details and history. It's a tremendous time. [Review 842 of 2026 - 149 in Kansas - 26023 overall]

What a curious creation. This place is an amalgam of the collections of the donors, as most cars in…read morethis facility are temporarily donated by benefactors, supportive of the idea of a collection of vehicle history in one place. The cars were beautiful, though if I'm being honest plainly beautiful. There also weren't too many options to choose from, to catch the wandering eye. It feels like it's less a museum, and more of a person dedicating their life to a car club of sorts. This place is a gussied up garage of shorts. There's a couple of notable pieces in here that capture the mind for a short moment or two, and some displays, thematic in nature, are of interest. But, I could take this or leave it mostly. Maybe I'm not that in the cars is the problem. The most interesting part I think is that the vehicles are all donated on loan from benefactors, and the collection changes all the time. The community of this seems most interesting. I felt almost like I was in the cleanest garage of all time, and not ever like I was in a museum filled with pieces of wonderful human innovation. If you're in the vehicles, you probably would like it more than I did. I thought I did, but in my old age it just seems to be metal and glass not long for this side of the scrap heap.

What a HOT and fun day I had at the Fanfest in KC. I am convinced that the most passionate fanbases…read moreare Argentina and Columbia. In a midst of international attendees, it was interesting to just be there. KC did an awesome job of providing a free and *safe* area that was easy to get to and enjoy. I even watched some soccer on all of the huge TVs they had *everywhere*. The ConnectKC26 (bus) was so easy to navigate. I took the Region Direct bus to travel to the FIFA Fanfestival. I didn't have to drive within KC. I didn't have to park. For $5, all I had to do was ride. It was so nice (I'll do that again anytime). I wanted to experience the FIFA World Cup--because this is a once in a lifetime event. And I really wanted to attend Gabby Barrett's concert. She looked and sounded amazing. Because of the two games that went into overtime, her concert time was put off until much later in the day. But that just meant I stayed longer and got to experience more. Which was the only way I got lucky enough to score my own customized bracelet. I also got a bandana I used around my neck (with water) to help keep a little less hot--thanks Coca Cola. There were water stations in the 4 corners (the one by the entry was always no-waiting, hint hint) so bring your empty *plastic* bottle. Well done KC!!!

I recently attended the FIFA Fan Festival in Kansas City, and I had an amazing time! Getting there…read morewas a breeze thanks to the KC360 Connect bus and the KC Streetcar, which made transportation convenient and stress-free. There was so much to see and do throughout the festival. The variety of activities kept the energy high, and my favorite experience was definitely the Silent Disco--it was such a fun and unique addition that had everyone dancing and enjoying themselves. My only downside was the food. While there were plenty of options, I found it to be pretty expensive, and the quality didn't quite match the price. That was a bit disappointing, but it wasn't enough to take away from the overall experience. Between the entertainment, atmosphere, and easy transportation, the FIFA Fan Festival was well worth attending. I had a fantastic time and would definitely recommend checking it out if you're in Kansas City for the event!