Science City, Kansas City

Name: Science City
Address: 30 W Pershing Rd, Kansas City, 64108, United States
Telephone: +1 816-460-2020

#34 among attractions in Kansas City

Museum, Science museum

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Science City at Union Station is a family-friendly interactive science center that features traveling exhibitions, The Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium, City Extreme Screen theatre, and more than 120 hands-on displays. It is located inside Union Station at 30 West Pershing Road in Kansas City, Missouri. ()

Established: 1999 (25 years ago)Coordinates: 39°5'6"N, 94°35'9"W

Address

30 W Pershing RdDowntown Kansas City (Crown Center)Kansas City 64108 United States

Contact

+1 816-460-2020

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Science City – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: T-Mobile Center, National World War I Museum and Memorial, Municipal Auditorium, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.

0.9 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
T-Mobile Center, Kansas City
23 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kansas City, Missouri, the T-Mobile Center stands as a modern beacon of entertainment, drawing visitors from near and far to its state-of-the-art facility. This arena, with its striking architecture and cutting-edge amenities, has quickly become...
~1600 ftS
Museum, History museum, View point
National World War I Museum and Memorial, Kansas City
8 min walk • The National World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri, stands as a poignant tribute to the sacrifices and impacts of the First World War. Opened in 2006, this museum offers an immersive journey through the history of the Great War from an international...
0.9 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Architecture
Municipal Auditorium, Kansas City
23 min walk • Municipal Auditorium is a multi-purpose facility located in Kansas City, Missouri. It opened in 1935 and features Streamline Moderne and Art Deco architecture and architectural details.
0.6 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Kansas City
16 min walk • The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts is a performing arts center in downtown Kansas City, Missouri, USA, at 16th and Broadway, near the Power & Light District, the T-Mobile Center and the Crossroads Arts District.
1 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Park
Barney Allis Plaza, Kansas City
27 min walk • The Barney Allis Plaza is a park located in Downtown Kansas City, Missouri at the intersection of 12th Street and Wyandotte. It is named after the prominent Kansas City hotelier, and owner of the Standard Theater, Barney Allis.
1 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
Midland Theatre, Kansas City
25 min walk • The Midland Theatre, known officially for sponsorship purposes as Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland, is a 3,200-seat theater located in the Power & Light District of Kansas City, Missouri, United States.
~1960 ftSE
Aquarium, Park, Zoo
SEA LIFE Kansas City, Kansas City
10 min walk • Sea Life Kansas City is an interactive aquarium located at the Crown Center in Kansas City, Missouri. The aquarium contains thousands of aquatic creatures, plus interactive touch pools and a 360° ocean tunnel. Sea Life Kansas City is owned and operated by Merlin Entertainments.
~1460 ftS
Museum
National World War I Museum and Memorial, Kansas City
8 min walk • The National World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri was opened in 1926 as the Liberty Memorial. In 2004, it was designated by the United States Congress as the country's official war memorial and museum dedicated to World War I.
~1640 ftSE
Theme park, Amusement park, Entertainment
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Kansas City, Kansas City
8 min walk • Legoland Discovery Center Kansas City is an indoor family entertainment center located in the Crown Center in Kansas City, Missouri. The attraction includes Lego rides, a soft play area, a 4D cinema and a gift shop. LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Kansas City is owned and operated by the British leisure group Merlin Entertainments.
~1670 ftE
Bridge
Hyatt Regency walkway collapse, Kansas City
9 min walk • On July 17, 1981, the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Kansas City, Missouri, suffered the structural collapse of two overhead walkways. Loaded with partygoers, the concrete and glass platforms cascaded down, crashing onto a tea dance in the lobby, killing 114 and injuring 216.
0.7 miS
Park
Penn Valley Park, Kansas City
18 min walk • Penn Valley Park is an urban park overlooking the Downtown Kansas City, Missouri. The 176-acre park was developed in 1904 on land through which the Santa Fe Trail had passed.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Science City open?

Science City is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Science City?

Nearby attractions include Kansas City Irish Center, Kansas City (1 min walk), Pencoyd Railroad Bridge, Kansas City (3 min walk), Streetcar Studios, Kansas City (5 min walk), Belger Arts Center, Kansas City (7 min walk).

How to get to Science City by public transport?

The nearest stations to Science City:

Train

Kansas City Union Station (3 min walk)

Tram

Union Station • Lines: 601 (3 min walk)
Crossroads • Lines: 601 (10 min walk)

Bus

Pershing at Kessler • Lines: 23, 27 (4 min walk)
Grand at Pershing • Lines: Mmax (6 min walk)