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1859 JAIL MUSEUM 119 
217 N. Main Independence, MO 816-252-1892 ADMISSION: Adult $3 Seniors 62+ $2.50 Children (6-16) $1 Under 6 Free HOURS: March-December Monday-Saturday, 10am-4pm; Sun, 1pm-4pm (Nov-Dec and March) Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm Sun, 1m-4pm; Closed January-February Frank James and William Clark Quantrill were among the most famous of the jails prisoners. The Marshals living quarters have been authentically restored with period wallpaper, carpet and furnishings. AGRICULTURAL HALL OF FAME 120
630 North 126th Street Bonner Springs, KS 913-721-1075 ADMISSION: Adults $6.50 Seniors $5 Children (5-16) $3 HOURS: Monday-Saturday, 9am-5pm Sunday, 1pm-5pm Closed December 1-March 17 This attraction offers America's largest and most varied collection of agricultural artifacts and honors the farmers who have made American agriculture the envy of the world. Displays include the National Farmers Memorial, a one room schoolhouse, a blacksmith shop and a railroad depot. AIRLINE HISTORY MUSEUM 121
480 N.W.Richards Rd. (Downtown Airport) Kansas City, MO 816-421-3401 ADMISSION: Donations $5 to $10 per person HOURS: Monday-Saturday, 10am-3pm The museum owns a Lockheed Super G Constellation, a Martin 404 and a DC-3 now being restored. You can take a tour of the planes. The object of the museum is to tell the story of early propeller driven commercial aircraft with photographs, artifacts, printed and audio/visual material. The aircraft fly to air shows all over the country, so call to confirm that the planes are on display. http://www.saveaconnie.org/ AMERICAN JAZZ MUSEUM 122
1616 E. 18th Street Kansas City, MO 816-474-VINE ADMISSION: $6 to $10.00 HOURS: Tue-Sat, 9am-6pm Sun noon-6pm; Monday closed Kansas City enjoys a rich jazz heritage. Now you can celebrate jazz-America's classical music-through the sights and sounds in one of the most interactive museums in the country. AMERICAN ROYAL MUSEUM & VISITORS CENTER 123
1701 American Royal Ct. Kansas City, MO 816-221-9800 ADMISSION: Adult $3 Special Groups $2.50 Seniors &Children (3-12) $2 HOURS: Tues-Fri, 10am-4pm Sat-Sun, appointment only Closed all major holidays. This unique facility includes a wide variety of interactive exhibits letting you experience the American Royal Livestock, Rodeo and Horse Show all year around. You can also see a 25 minute film on the history of Kansas City and the American Royal. ARABIA STEAMBOAT MUSEUM 124
4th Street & Grand Kansas City, MO 816-471-4030 ADMISSION: Adults $7.50 Seniors 60+ $7 Children (4-12) $3.75 HOURS: Monday-Saturday, 10am-6pm Sunday, Noon to 5pm Closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years The excavation of the Steamboat Arabia in 1988 uncovered a "time capsule" of remarkably preserved 1856 frontier supplies— the world's largest collection. Over 30,000 square feet of living history is presented in an atmosphere of wonder, discovery and fun! CHILDREN'S MUSEUM, THE 125 CLOSED. CHILDREN'S PEACE PAVILION MUSEUM 126
1001 West Walnut Independence, MO 816-521-3033 ADMISSION: Free HOURS: Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm A museum that commemorates peace-for children. This nondenominational Children's Peace Pavilion is devoted to teaching children lessons of peace, harmony, love and understanding. A hands-on museum where children play games, do arts and crafts, see puppet shows, play on computers and listen to tape recordings. CITY HALL MUSEUM, THE 127
512 Main Belton, MO 816-322-3977 ADMISSION: Free HOURS: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 1pm-4pm Saturday, 11am-2pm Museum visitors will be able to listen to tapes of original radio broadcast by Dale Carnegie of his "Five Minute Biographies." By means of photographic reproduction, memorabilia and story, the museum presents a look at the rich history of Belton and the surrounding area. The original wooden grave marker and the horse drawn hearse which brought Carry Nation's body to Belton for burial are on display. CLAY COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM 128
14 N. Main Liberty, MO 816-792-1849 ADMISSION: Adults $1 Children 50¢ HOURS: Tuesday-Saturday, 1pm-4pm Closed Sunday and Monday Regional museum, located in an 1877 drugstore, features original walnut cabinetry, stained-glass partitions and medicines of the drugstore. Exhibits in the museum reveal a way of life and events from the earliest settlements of the county. Displayed in the showcases are clothing of bygone days, china, farm and blacksmith tools and Indian relics (some dating to 4500 B.C.). ENSOR FARMSITE & MUSEUM 129
18995 W. 183rd Street Olathe, KS 913-592-4141 ADMISSION: Free HOURS: June-Labor Day Friday-Saturday, 1pm-8pm; Sunday, 1pm-5pm The architecture of the farmhouse built in 1892 is typical of middle income homes in this part of the country in the 1890's. The contents of the house range from antiques to handcrafted furniture constructed by Marshall Ensor in the 1920's and 1930's depicting styles of earlier times. The household utensils and appliances span an era of nearly one hundred years. EXCELSIOR SPRINGS HISTORICAL MUSEUM 130
101 E. Broadway Excelsior Springs, MO 816-630-6161 ADMISSION: $1 HOURS: Monday-Friday, 9am-Noon; 1pm-4pm Tours by appointment This museum features period medical equipment, dentists' tools, an antique bedroom, quilts and a renaissance loom. GRANDVIEW HISTORICAL MUSEUM 131
1205 Jones Street Grandview, MO 816-761-6271 ADMISSION: Adult $1 Children Free HOURS: Friday, 1pm-4pm Saturday, 11am-2pm; Closed January-February The Museum resides in a restored Kansas City Southern Depot. The Yard Masters office has changing exhibits every three months. The station agent office is restored as it was in 1920 including its telegraph keys and signaling devices. The waiting room has artifacts from Grandview's History. There is also a Missouri Pacific Caboose. HAIR ART MUSEUM, THE 132
815 W. 23rd Street Independence, MO 816-252-4247 ADMISSION: Adult $3.00 Seniors $1.50 under (12) .50¢ HOURS: Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30am-4:30pm Closed Sunday-Monday and Holidays The only Hair Museum in the United States. The entire collection is over 100 years old. The museum features over 100 framed hair wreaths and 400 pieces of jewelry containing or made of human hair dating before 1900. There are post cards, calling cards, watch fobs, broaches, bracelets, necklaces and earrings that contain hair or that are made of hair. Old photographs of ladies wearing hair jewelry plus several other hair items. HARRY S. TRUMAN OFFICE & COURT ROOM 133
Main & Lexington Independence, MO 816-795-8200 Ext 260 ADMISSION: Adults $2 Children (5-13) and Seniors 62+ $1 HOURS: Fri-Sat, 9am-4:30pm Closed December 1-Feburary 29 The restoration reflects the depression years and the political atmosphere of the 1930's. From these offices Harry S Truman launched a state-wide political campaign that took him to the United States Senate. There is a 30 minute audio/visual presentation that gives the history of Truman in Jackson County preceding his Washington years. Open by advance reservation for groups desiring tours Mon-Thurs JESSE JAMES BANK MUSEUM 134
Water & Franklin Street Liberty, MO 816-781-4458 ADMISSION: Adults $4 Children (8-15) $1.50 Seniors 55+ $3.50 HOURS: Monday-Saturday, 9am-4pm Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Step back in time as you walk through the bank office and into the vault which looks as it did in 1866 during the first successful daylight bank robbery during peacetime in the United States. Although never convicted, Jesse, Frank and the James Younger Gang were blamed for the robbery. JESSE JAMES FARM & MUSEUM 135
92 Hwy & Jesse James Farm Road Kearney, MO 816-635-6065 ADMISSION: Adults $5.50 Children (8-15) $2.50 Seniors 55+ $4.25 HOURS: Daily 9am-4pm Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years The birthplace of Jesse James where he and his brother, Frank, grew up during the mid-1800's. Your visit will include a guided tour of the authentically restored family home, museum, largest display of James Family artifacts in the world and an audio visual presentation. JOHNSON COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM 136
6305 Lackman Road Shawnee, KS 913-631-6709 ADMISSION: Free HOURS: Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-4:30pm Sunday, 1pm-4;30pm Closed Memorial day, Labor day, Christmas and New Years The Johnson County Historical Museum offers you many ways to explore the history of the county. Permanent and changing exhibits, hands-on activities for children, workshops, public programs and special events are featured. JOHN WORNALL HOUSE MUSEUM 1858 137
146 W. 61st Terrace Kansas City, MO 816-444-1858 ADMISSION: Adults $3.00 Seniors $2.50 Children (5-12) $2 HOURS: Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-4pm Sunday, 1pm-4pm Closed January, Mondays and Holiday This antebellum, Greek Revival farmhouse was built in 1858. In 1863 the house served as the headquarters for Colonel "Doc" Jennison, leader of the Seventh Kansas Calvary. In the fall of 1864 the home was converted into a field hospital which served both the Confederate and Union Armies. The museum uses period furnishings (some original). Special features include a formal herb garden and open hearth cooking demonstrations. KANSAS CITY FIRE BRIGADE MUSEUM, THE 138
1019 Cherry Kansas City, MO 816-474-0200 ADMISSION: Adults $2.50 Children (6-12) $1 HOURS: (May-Sept) Wed, 1pm-4pm Sat, 9am-1pm all year Appointments for groups of 25 or more. The Museum resides in the old fire station #10. The museum exhibits 7 antique trucks, hand drawn chemical wagons, antique fire fighting equipment, collections of photo's, patches, badges. uniforms, fire toys, helmets, nozzles and much more. KANSAS CITY MUSEUM 139
3218 Gladstone Blvd. Kansas City, MO 816-483-8300 Suggested Donations Adults $2.50, Seniors $2 Children (3-17) $2 HOURS: Tuesday-Saturday, 9:30am-4:30pm Sunday, Noon-4:30pm; Closed Mondays Christmas, New years, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Here you can experience the noble spirit of the Osage Indians, step into Francois Chouteau's 1821 trading post and walk through a rough-hewn log cabin to see how the early settlers once lived. You can also explore both archaeological artifacts and personal items from various cultures or visit the Planetarium to learn about worlds and galaxies beyond our own. LEE'S SUMMIT RAILROAD STATION 140
220 S. Main Lee's Summit, MO 816-524-3367 or 816-524-2424 ADMISSION: Free HOURS: Monday-Friday By appointment only The museum occupies a section of a restored 1862 Missouri-Pacific railroad depot. A small collection of local artifacts is on exhibition dating back to the 1890's. LEGLER BARN MUSEUM 141
14907 W. 87th Street Parkway Lenexa, KS 913-492-0038 ADMISSION: Free HOURS: Tuesday-Friday, 10am-4pm Saturday-Sunday, 1pm-4pm, Closed Monday and Holidays This restored limestone farm barn was originally built in 1864. The Leglers traded cabbages and other vegetables with the Indians for wood shingles and poles to build the original roof. Quantrill and his Raiders stopped at the Legler barn on their way to burn Lawrence and were fed biscuits. It was also said that Jesse James and his gang slept there. The Museum houses family heirlooms, a restored prairie schooner and 1800's area items. LENEXA RAILROAD DEPOT 142
14915 W. 87th Street Parkway Lenexa, KS 913-492-0038 ADMISSION: Free HOURS: Tuesday-Friday, 10am-4pm Saturday-Sunday, 1pm-4pm, Closed Monday and Holidays This 1912 restored railroad depot from the original townsite of Lenexa, exhibits railroad and transportation memorabilia. LIBERTY JAIL 143
216 N. Main Street Liberty, MO 816-781-3188 ADMISSION: Free HOURS: 365 Days per Year, 9am-9pm Liberty Jail , first built in 1833, has been authentically restored on its original location. Cutaway sections show the double walls and massive timbers typical of frontier prisons. A seemingly obscure building, it was abandoned in 1856 and surely would have been forgotten had not a particular prisoner been unjustly held within its walls during the winter of 1838-39. The prisoner was Joseph Smith, first prophet and President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. LIBERTY MEMORIAL WW I MUSEUM 144
100 W. 26th Street 816-784-1918 Kansas City, MO ADMISSION: Museum Children (Under 6) Free, Age (6-12) $3., (12-64) $4. (65+) $3. HOURS: Museum - Tuesday thru Sunday 10am to 5pm ADMISSION: Observatuon Deck Children (Under 6) Free, Age (6-12) $1., 12-64) $2. (65+) $1. HOURS: Observatuon Deck - Tuesday thru Sunday 10am to 4:15pm The museum presents educational exhibits tracing the history of the war and the role played by the United States. Exhibits contain objects and archival materials from the Allied and belligerent nations. A life-sized replica of a trench and dugout is featured, complete with lighting and sound effects. TEMPORARY EXHIBITS are located in the Town Pavilion, 12th and Main - lower level. LONE JACK MUSEUM 145
50 Highway & M-150 Highway Lone Jack, MO 816-566-227 ADMISSION: Adults $1 Children .50 HOURS: (April-September) Monday-Saturday, 9am-5pm; Sunday, 1pm-5pm (October-March) Wednesday-Saturday, 11am-4pm; Sunday, 1pm-4pm Closed Monday and Tuesday On August 16, 1862 the Battle of Lone Jack was fought at the site where the Civil War Museum now stands. The men fought for almost five hours. The two cannons near the museum entrance were captured and lost four different times during the battle. The Confederates claimed victory. NANCE MUSEUM & ETHNIC GARDENS 146
497 NW 2001 Kingsville, MO 816-697-2526 ADMISSION: Free HOURS: Open by appointment only The museum features artifacts of Saudi Arabia and the Middle East. This is the largest collection of its kind in the United States. You will see an authentic Bedouin tent complete with furnishings and special collections. The gardens feature a replica of the gardens in front of the Taj Mahal. The gardens are best seen after June 1. Take Hwy 50 east to Sam Moore Road, go South to T intersection turn left, follow road to the right and go about two blocks. When traveling East on Hwy 50, Sam Moore Road is the first road before AA. NATIONAL FRONTIER TRAILS CENTER 147
318 W. Pacific Street Independence, MO 816-325-7575 ADMISSION: Adults $2.50 Children (6-17) $1 under (6) Free HOURS: Mon-Sat, 9am-4:30pm Sunday, 12:30pm-4:30pm Closed Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's The nation's foremost Interpretive center and archives for the three major western trails-Santa Fe, Oregon and California. Information on famous expeditions, such as Lewis and Clark. The center has changing exhibits. A seventeen minute film called "West" is shown through the day NEGRO LEAGUES BASEBALL MUSEUM, THE 148
18th and Vine Street Kansas City, MO 816-221-1920 ADMISSON: Adults $6 Under (12) $2.50 HOURS: Tue-Sat, 9am-6pm Sun, noon-6pm; Monday closed Home of the Monarchs, Kansas City was where the Negro National League was formed in 1920. Now you can relive the excitement of Negro Leagues baseball in the only museum of it's type in the world. OLD OLATHE NAVAL AIR MUSEUM 149
56 Highway (I-35 to Gardner 210 exit) Olathe, KS 913-381-3939 ADMISSION: Free HOURS: (April-Oct) Sunday, Noon-4pm (Nov-March) Second Saturday, 10am-2pm All other times by appointment only The museum is located in the Base commander's home and the Executive officers Home. Memorabilia from those who trained at this station from 1942 to 1970 are found throughout both homes. You will see uniforms, guns, books, pictures and records. There is a room for Waves and a room for a Korean Squadron. Also displayed in the museum is a cross from the base chapel that was destroyed. Displayed outside the museum is a A7E Corsair jet that served in Desert Storm and a A-4 Fighter jet. RAY COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM 150
809 Royle Richmond, MO 816-776-2305 ADMISSION: Adults $2 Children (6-12) 50¢ HOURS: Wednesday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Closed Sun, Mon, Tues The museum contains outstanding exhibits of local history, including many artifacts from the Civil War period, a Mormon History room and quantities of information about the county's coal mining era. The museum also has a genealogy library . RAYTOWN HISTORICAL MUSEUM 151
9705 E. 63rd Street Raytown, MO 816-353-5033 ADMISSION: Free HOURS: Wednesday-Saturday, 10am-4pm Sunday, Noon-4pm; Closed Holidays Since Raytown was started as a black smith shop on the Santa Fe Trail, the museum features a very extensive 1840's Blacksmith Shop display. It also has a 1850's General Store and a Raytown school memorabilia display from 1932 to the present. The museum has many changing exhibits. RED-X-BELL MUSEUM 152
2401 NW Platte Road Riverside, MO 816-741-2171 ADMISSION: Free HOURS: Monday-Saturday, 7am-9pm Sunday, 8am-7pm Bells, Bells, and more Bells, over ten thousand bells of every size and shape from all over the world. These bells are located in a very large retail store. The bells are not in one area, they are everywhere, hanging from the ceiling , on the walls and in show cases. Look carefully because they can be anywhere. SHAWNEE INDIAN MISSION MUSEUM 153
3403 W. 53rd Street Fairway, KS 913-262-0867 ADMISSION: Donations Accepted HOURS: Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm Sunday, 1pm-5pm, Closed Monday and Holidays The West building built in 1839 was the first permanent building. Exhibits tell the story of the Mission's history. Other exhibits highlight construction techniques and material arts taught to the Indian students. Some of the exhibited artifacts were made by native American students of the mission. At its height, the school comprised 2,000 acres with 16 buildings, and had nearly 200 boys and girls enrolled. STRAWBERRY HILL MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER 154
720 N. 4th Street Kansas City, KS 913-371-3264 ADMISSION: Adults $5 HOURS: Saturday-Sunday, 12am-5pm Children (6-12) $2 While focusing on the Croation culture, the Museum also hosts exhibits representing other cultures in the community which include Czechoslovakian, German, Lithuanian, Polish, Russian, Serbian, and Slovenian. Traditional Croation items are on permanent display including colorful handmade clothing, original works of glass, wood craftsmanship, and musical instruments. Tea room open 1pm to 4pm serving Coffee, Tea , Juice and desert. TOY AND MINIATURE MUSEUM 155
5235 Oak Street Kansas City, MO 816-333-2055 ADMISSION: Adults, $4 Children (3-12) $2 Senior citizens $3.50 HOURS: Wednesday-Saturday, 10am-4pm Sunday, 1pm-4pm Closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, major holidays Students $3.50 and two weeks following Labor Day The museum features over 80 antique furnished doll houses, a wide variety of antique toys, and contemporary scale miniatures which represent some of the finest craftsmanship in the United States and Great Britain. The museum is accessible to handicapped. http://www.umkc.edu/tmm/ WILLIAM MARRA MUSEUM 156
450 E. Park Street Olathe, KS 913-791-0573 or 791-0511 ADMISSION: Free HOURS: By appointment only. A collection beginning in the mid-1800's by students who attended the Kansas State School for the Deaf . WONDERSCOPE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM 157
433 E Red Bridge Road Kansas City, MO 64131 816-643-6700 ADMISSION: Admission is charged HOURS: Tues-Fri, 9am-5:30pm; Sat, 9:am-5m; Sun, Noon-5pm; Monday; Closed The region’s only fully accessible, non-profit children’s museum dedicated to providing STEAM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math – educational experiences for young children and their families. Wonderscope features 30,000 square feet of indoor exploration and 1/2 acre of year-round outdoor adventure, all with a unique Kansas City theme. The museum is easily accessible via public transportation and major roadways. WYANDOTTE COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM 158
631 North 126th Street Bonner Springs, KS 913-721-1078 ADMISSION: Free HOURS: Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm Sunday, 1pm-5pm, Closed Monday and Holidays The Museum covers 350 million years of development. Fossil remains and shells are examples of the areas' first geologic ages of swamp land and inland sea. The Kanza and Shawnee Indian culture is documented in maps and pictures. Heirlooms, tools and clothing tell the story of the pioneers as they moved their households to the Kansas Territory. |
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