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Union Station Kansas City

30 W Pershing Rd · Kansas City, MO

Why you should go…

This Beaux-Arts landmark with 95-foot ceilings is free to wander and always buzzing. Inside you'll find the hands-on Science City, a planetarium, traveling blockbuster exhibitions and one of the grandest train halls in America. Come for an hour, stay all afternoon.

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Good to know

General attractions guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Book the time slot, not just the ticket

    Timed entry is now the norm at big-draw attractions, and online tickets are often cheaper than the gate.

  • Grab the daily schedule on arrival

    Feeding times, keeper talks, and shows run on a posted timetable that changes day to day.

  • The first hour is the quietest

    Queues build through late morning and peak after lunch, so an early start buys you the shortest waits.

  • Budget past the ticket price

    Parking, lockers, strollers, and food inside the gates are common extras worth planning for.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Union Station Kansas City, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

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    Crown Center

    Free

    Hallmark's 85-acre downtown campus packs an aquarium, LEGOLAND, free kids' art studio, and a winter ice rink into one walkable complex.

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    Family Favorite

    The Money Museum at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City

    Free

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    0.7 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Theatre & Events
    Date Night

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    $25–$50

    A shimmering architectural icon hosting symphony, opera, ballet and touring acts under two soaring shells.

    0.7 mi awaySwitch it up: Theatre & Events

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    Family Favorite

    Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium

    $25–$50

    202 acres of wild encounters in Swope Park, plus the stunning Sobela Ocean Aquarium.

    6.2 mi awayMore like this