Attractions at Union Station Kansas City
There's Always Something New to See and Do
Science City
Internationally awarded for “Visitor Experience” and regionally voted “Favorite Family-Friendly Attraction,” Science City Powered by Burns & McDonnell features over 300 interactive exhibits and is host to countless STEM-based events. Annually, it educates and entertains hundreds of thousands of science-thirsty children of all ages. It is THE place for inquisitive young minds to create, explore, and experiment with the BIG world of science through hands-on learning and non-stop fun.
Planetarium
Combining interactive astronomy education with spectacular public shows and night viewing opportunities, the Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium continues to be Kansas City’s greatest connection to the night sky.
Model Train Gallery
Our model trains are running again and you’re welcome to come enjoy them as we complete building out the last few displays. Visit with our volunteers and leave inspired by the life-long hobby of model railroading!
What does 8,000 square feet of model trains look like? Come and see Union Station Kansas City’s Model Train Exhibit and find out! From tiny N-scale model trains to the big G-scale giants of the model train world, sample the hobby and enjoy the fun of model railroading.
City Theatre
Enjoy dramas, comedies, and musicals! Our day and nighttime performances are for theatre lovers of all ages. And every seat is a good one in this state-of-the-art theatre. City Stage Theatre is a live performance venue equipped with sophisticated sound and lighting systems and audiovisual technology.
Regnier Extreme Screen Theatre
The Regnier Extreme Screen Theatre is a single-screen theatre featuring a five-story tall and over 75 feet wide screen. Daily showings include educational documentaries, throwback classics, and family-friendly feature films.
Exhibition
Each year, Union Station hosts world-class touring exhibitions in our expansive Bank of America Gallery. Exhibitions topics vary, but aligned with our mission to inspire lifelong learning and the preservation of history.
Holiday Reflections
Presented by BOK Financial, Union Station expands and adds to its magical “Holiday Reflections” walk-thru holiday village. This spectacular themed experience fills Union Station’s massive Grand Plaza and features sky-reaching lights, dozens of decorated trees, forest friends and giant, mirrored ornaments PLUS a bigger-than-ever Winter Wonderland where kids can ride the historic Jones Store Train (Mini Holiday Express Train). Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit with brilliant sights and sounds as only Kansas City’s historic home can deliver.
Union Station Stories
Explore the rich history of Union Station with several onsite exhibits.
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Union Station Stories
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Shoe Shiners Exhibition
In the golden years of rail travel, a man’s status (civilian and soldier) could be measured by the shine on his shoes. Since many travelers were headed to important destinations, station shoeshine services were in high demand. From the time Union Station opened, many grown men turned shoe shining into profitable businesses with shine stands in bus and train stations, hotels and nightclubs, ballparks and country clubs.
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Haverty Gallery Railroad
Stop by and experience this impressive gallery, the second addition to the Union Station Stories permanent history exhibit located in the Northeast corner of Grand Hall.
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RPO: The Romance of Rail and Mail
The Railway Post Office delivered the mail across 19th and 20th century America with speed, dependability and efficiency unmatched anywhere in the world. Kansas City served as a major hub in the Railway Mail Service network and helped pioneer the technology innovations that would form the foundation for today’s shipping and logistics industry.
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