Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center and State Museum, Kansas City

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Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center and State Museum (address: 3700 Blue Pkwy) is a place located in Kansas City (Missouri state) and belongs to the category of museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 774 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 39°2'12"N latitude and 94°32'33"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center and State Museum is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Cleveland at Blue Parkway (bus, 4 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Blue Hills (neighbourhood, 30 min walk), The Paseo (street, 40 min walk), Swinney Recreation Center (sport venue, 50 min walk).

Coordinates: 39°2'12"N, 94°32'33"W

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3700 Blue PkwySouth Side (North Town Fork Creek)Kansas City United States

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Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center and State Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Swope Soccer Village, Ewing and Muriel Kauffman Memorial Garden, Starlight Theatre.

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