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KANSAS CITY, MO – Since the moment he first appeared in comic books in 1962, Spider-Man – the iconic creation of Stan Lee and Steve Ditko – has always stood out from (and swung above) the crowd. He’s the ultimate relatable hero, one who navigates everyday problems and faces unbelievable obstacles, yet still meets all evildoers with well-timed wisecracks and perfectly-placed bursts of webbing.

“We can’t stop smiling as we anticipate the arrival of this epic exhibition to Kansas City’s Union Station,” George Guastello, president & CEO of Union Station, said. “It’s a mixture of nostalgia, pop culture and pure fun, highlighting a universally-known character who excites our senses and inspires us to overcome seemingly impossible odds. This is perfectly timed as we head into our peak summer tourism season.”

As audiences look forward to a year where major motion picture, video game, and publishing releases are set to raise Spider-Man’s profile to even greater heights, Marvel Entertainment and Semmel Exhibitions proudly present this world-premiere touring exhibit that illuminates the web-slinger’s entire storied history: from his humble introduction in the early 1960s to his modern-day multimedia stardom and place at the center of an entire “Spider-Verse” of related characters.

“Union Station is where Kansas City celebrates and creates memories and this is yet another opportunity for our own iconic institution to reach beyond our traditions and welcome new audiences of every age to celebrate a pop-culture hero,” Ramón Murguía – Union Station Board Chair, said. “Exploring new worlds and exciting senses as we together take memorable journeys . . . that’s what we do best.”

Within the galleries, visitors will explore interactive installations, learn about the many creators who have contributed to the Spider-Man mythos, take epic selfies alongside Spidey and other key characters, and discover a number of priceless artifacts from the past six decades, all within a space that combines traditional museum display techniques with cutting-edge technology.

Guests will also learn how the web-slinger has adapted and changed with the times, while getting up-close with original comic art, film production elements, and behind-the-scenes materials from the wall-crawler’s appearances in animation and video games.

Marvel’s Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing – The Exhibition is co-curated by pop culture scholars Benjamin Saunders and Patrick A. Reed, with visual design by acclaimed Berlin-based collective StudioTK and original sound and multimedia elements by LEM-Studios, all of whom previously collaborated with Marvel and Semmel on the blockbuster touring exhibition Marvel: Universe Of Super Heroes.

Tickets are now available at UnionStation.org and Station officials strongly encourage the public to reserve their adventure time quickly . . .

Dates: May 26th – October 1st

Admission Prices (Excluding taxes and fees):

Early Bird Anytime: $22* (*valid through March 26th, after which $24 pricing returns)
Adult: $22.00
Seniors: $20.00 (Ages 55+)
Children: $20.00 (Ages 3-11)
Group: $10.00
Union Station Member: $15.00

MEMBERS OF THE MEDIA: Hi-res images and video are available for download here.

Union Station wishes to thank current sponsors supporting Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing – The Exhibition, including Worlds of Fun, the Westin Hotel at Crown Center and more.

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Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media over eighty years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing, publishing, games, and digital media. More information at marvel.com.

Semmel Exhibitions is a division of Semmel Concerts, the European live entertainment production company. Their other productions include TUTANKHAMUN – HIS TOMB AND HIS TREASURES; THE DISCOVERY OF KING TUT; MARVEL: UNIVERSE OF SUPER HEROES; and DISNEY 100: THE EXHIBITION; through which they have reached an audience of millions of people worldwide and built an international network within museums, science centers, cultural venues, and the creative industries. More information at semmel-exhibitions.com.

Union Station Kansas City — a 501(c)3 non-profit organization — is a 108-year-old historical landmark and celebrated civic asset renovated and reopened to the public in 1999. Recently awarded “Favorite Attraction”, “Favorite Family-Friendly Attraction” and “Favorite Historic Attraction”, the organization — dedicated to science education, celebration of community and preservation of history — is home to Kansas City’s internationally-awarded Science City; the new Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium; the Regnier Extreme Screen Theatre; the popular Model Railroad Experience; City Stage featuring live theater, and a selection of unique shops and restaurants. Union Station is also home to prominent area civic organizations and businesses, and regularly hosts world-class traveling exhibitions as was proud to host the 2015 Royals World Series Championship Parade/Rally and the 2020 and 2023 Chiefs Super Bowl Parades/Rallies plus the upcoming 2023 NFL Draft. Awarded “Top Banquet Facilities in KC” by KC Business Journal, the facility annually hosts hundreds of community events and private celebrations of all sizes. Visit unionstation.org for details. Also, follow us on FACEBOOK, TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, and YOUTUBE.

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Union Station Contact: Lauren Kovarna [email protected] C: 785.608.8558

Michael Tritt C: 913.219.6890 [email protected]

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