Museums

Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center

Home to The Johnson County Museum including the 1950s All-Electric House, KidScape, The Theatre in the Park productions at The Black Box Theatre, Fine and Performing Arts programs, facility and event space rentals for up to 300, and so much more!

Kansas City Parks & Recreation

Enjoy Kansas City, Missouri Parks and Recreation’s 213 parks, 132 miles of boulevards and parkways, 49 fountains, 87 ornamental structures, 27 lakes, 38 miles of trails and bikeways, 105 tennis courts, five golf courses, four museums and more than 400 recreational programs and special events. Rose Garden: http://kcparks....

Shawnee Town 1929 Museum

Take step back into a 1920s' farm community at Shawnee Town 1929! Paying homage to the city of Shawnee's historical roots, this living history museum focuses on track farming and everything small town in the 1920s. Offering programs, events and hands on experience this attraction is one you don't want to miss! Historical buffs will be captivated, and kids will be entertained!

Kemper Outdoor Education Center

Kemper Outdoor Education Center is the office for the Historic Sites and Outdoor Education Division of Jackson County Parks + Rec. It is nestled in the Fleming Park on the east side of Lake Jacomo, the Kemper Outdoor Education Center is a great place for kids and kids at heart to have fun and explore the outdoors. The site...

Kansas City Automotive Museum

Kansas City Automotive Museum features more than 30 cars and motorcycles in a 12,000 square foot display space. The Museum also highlights significant Kansas City automotive history such as 1965 Le Mans winner Masten Gregory (the “Kansas City Flash”), the Ford Winchester Plant, Greenlease Cadillac, and many more. Along with...

Historic Garment District Museum of Kansas City

The Kansas City Museum has acquired more than 300 Kansas City-made garments and accessories from the Historic Garment District Museum, which was founded and opened in 2002 by Ann Brownfield and Harvey Fried. Ann and Harvey operated the museum since its opening with public hours on Saturdays and special tours by appointment....

Jackson County Parks + Rec

Jackson County Parks + Rec is one of the Midwest's premier park systems and we are making it even more convenient for you to take advantage of the many wonderful things that make our county a destination all its own. Three world-class lakes, two public beaches, miles of hiking and biking trails, premier sports facilities, s...

Missouri Town Living History Museum.

*Last suggested admission time is 3:30 pm to allow adequate time to tour the village. Closed: Nov 25-28, Dec 24-26, Dec 31-Jan 1 Experience the sights, sounds, and smells of a small Missouri town on the eve of the Civil War. Missouri Town is a living history museum with more than 25 buildings dating from 1822 – 1860 spread across nearly 30 picturesque acres.

City Market

Explore a world of sights, sounds and attractions for the whole family. Browse an eclectic mix of shops and boutiques. Taste flavors from around the world at a wide variety of unique restaurants and cafes. Gather fresh and imported ingredients, bulk spices and more from specialty grocers and produce stands. Visit the region...

Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum

Advanced reservations are required. Timed-entry tickets may be purchased at TrumanLibrary.org. One of only 14 U.S. Presidential Libraries, the Harry S. Truman Library and Museum's exhibits chronicle the Missourian's private life and political career -- with exhibits depicting his most difficult decisions like using the a...