A fairly large building with a new warehouse vibe located in the West Bottoms, but several blocks…read moresouth of where most of the old warehouse renovations are taking shape and creating a buzz. I visited today to see the Julie Blackmon exhibit - "Metaverse". The photography exhibit featured about 12 large pieces and 1 installation that recreated her photo - "Costco"; using a Mitsubishi mini-van, a stuffed animal, cases of alcohol... a ridiculously fun visual. The remainder of the pieces evoked small town or rural Missouri living at it's most innocent and barren yet with lots of light and color. My only disappointment is that I was never greeted or given any acknowledgment from staff that did see me from the backroom. After leaving, I was reading up on the gallery and discovered that I missed a 2nd floor. I would have loved to have seen more of the space if I knew where it was. Even though missing some of the gallery and being shown indifference towards my visit; I will still incorporate Haw into my rotating gallery visits. It wasn't like I was charged an admission and I still got to see some cool art!

Beautiful contemporary gallery space in the West bottoms. Art is well presented with ample space…read moreand appropriate lighting.

Another great Freighthouse / Crossroads gallery housed in a beautiful space. This one always has…read moresomething interesting and is next door to other great galleries, too. Great jumping off point for First Fridays!

Don't miss this 100 plus year old famous building in the KC Crossroads. Once a place Tom…read morePendergast hid his alcohol during prohibition. Art, furniture, antiques, motorcycles, bikes, expresso and snacks. Friendly people and kindness to all. All are welcome.

I'm embarrassed to say that after 12 years in operation, last Saturday was my first visit to Jones…read moreGallery; I'm not embarrassed to say that they are my new favorite gallery. Representing and showcasing dozens of local artist of all genres, media and cultures. Their home is a powerful and primitive, yet vibrant large space with high ceilings to exhibit a multitude of pieces. The price points are extremely reasonable on most work and it may sound cliché' but there is something for everyone - at least those that give a damn about supporting the local arts scene. The owners on site were personable and welcoming and exhibited no "elitist" attitudes that sometime merchants of art can reveal to customers ( I worked in a record store - I know about elitism, lol ). My wife picked up a small pop-art piece from Ukrainian born local artist Iryna Stroganova, and with my wife's birthday just a few weeks away, I already know where I will be returning soon alone. With comfy seating areas for lounging while sipping a coffee from the attached coffee shop - Slow Bar; Jones Gallery seems to have their finger on the pulse of what it takes to run a business while supporting local artists. They deserve much success.

As far as small art galleries/fun stores go, I really enjoy this one. I've been in several times…read moreand the staff has been very friendly and informative each time. They have a nice selection of items and they know the history of each artist that they carry. They seem to always have some textiles, jewelry, purses, artwork and ceramics and I think they have a fair price range for handcrafted items in a high rent district. It's definitely worth checking out!

I hate suburbs and strip malls, so it was pure amazing chance that my mom and I discovered this…read moretogether. Thanks for taking such good care of us, Melanie! I'm sure my mom has become a regular, and I will come back on my next trip to KC. This store is everything I could/would want in a retail store. Everything in it is handmade art, and beyond that, it's actually all GOOD! The curation is incredible, and Melanie really has an eye for talent around the U.S. that she brings here. And better yet, she has a vision and dream beyond just being a retailer selling stuff. In addition to bringing things of beauty here handcrafted by mostly women, she gives back to the community and really thinks about personal economics for everyone. I encourage you to visit her website for more information. They day we came in we showed restraint and left with only two pairs of earrings and one handbag. Everything in here--jewelry, scarves, purses, clocks, small art, and more--is of good quality and interesting. Not everything is for everyone, just like anywhere, but I was shocked and amazed at how much here I truly loved. Even items I didn't love I could appreciate for their artistry. I wish this store/Melanie the utmost success and many happy years, and I look forward to my next visit.

It's been over 20 years since I last visited, and wow...what a nice space it has become. It's much…read moredifferent from the room I sat in all those years ago doing research. When you walk in, you're greeted by a friendly receptionist. To the left is the archives area, filled with lots of interesting history. To the right was the Life of a Film Critic exhibit, which was both fun and interesting to explore. It tells the story of Shawn Edwards from WDAF-TV, whose movie reviews I've watched for years. He's much more than just the movie review guy. There's also a coffee shop and a WNBA exhibit to explore. It's definitely a spot not to be missed for anyone who enjoys learning a bit of history.

This place is a hidden gem . I've lived in Kansas City all my life and never been in . I went with…read moremy mom and kids and loved it . So many history right here in my hometown i knew nothing about even my son found an exhibit in there he liked the WBNA exhibit i personally enjoyed the black movie hall of fame room . The security and lady working the desk was very sweet as well. There is a small coffee shop that sells drinks and sandwiches as well.

I have been so impressed by all of the instructors that I have taken classes with at Belger (Gina,…read moreSun Young, and Stephen). There are a lot of wheels and tables available to throw or handbuild, and the glazing/firing schedule seems to be fairly quick for the amount of pieces that come through. I love the new class format and the redesigned website and intensives, as well. The staff is very knowledgeable and helpful.

My friend and I attended date night and we had so much fun. Date night was $100 total, ($50 each)…read more The instructors were friendly and patient. We were able to create a piece each and paint it afterwards. They have more information available on their website. They have a small parking are right across the street, street parking is also available-both are free.

I'm not a musician. I can't play an instrument and probably never will. But I absolutely love…read morelistening to music, especially jazz, so visiting the American Jazz Museum was right up my alley. Located in Kansas City's historic 18th & Vine District, in the same building as the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, this turned out to be a fascinating walk through jazz history. The exhibits featuring Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington were highlights for me. I really enjoyed learning about the different pieces that make jazz what it is--brass, reeds, rhythm, melody, harmony, keyboards and guitar. The photographs, memorabilia, recordings and interactive exhibits added another dimension to the experience. What I appreciated most was that you don't have to know anything about playing music to enjoy this museum. I walked in simply loving jazz and walked out with a much greater appreciation for the musicians, the history and the culture behind the music. I spent a little less than two hours here and felt that was plenty of time to take it all in without rushing. If you're visiting the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, don't overlook this one while you're there. The American Jazz Museum is absolutely worth the additional time. An enriching experience and an easy 5 stars from me.

So glad we came here!! What a great learning experience…read more Staff is super sweet and helpful. Museum is small but has tons of exhibits and it is well organized and decorated with a lot of interactive displays. Getting a glimpse of Ella Fitzgerald dress was one of many highlights for me. I had no idea how influential and historical Kansas City was to jazz music. I got to see the famous BLUE ROOM, we did not get a chance to have dinner or hear live music but you can if you schedule yourself accordingly. Parking is easy and free tickets are super cheap and they honor military discounts

We decided to try out this particular library because I had seen it on an Instagram real and I…read morethought it would be a fun place to bring our two-year-old grandson. He enjoyed the kids library section. They have some neat in the wall seating for kids to read. They also have a large wooden ' café' for kids to play at. They had a good amount of books for children. The library was very busy on a Saturday later afternoon. I walked throughout the rest of the library to check it out and they have a good selection of books in the teens and adult areas. They also had a cooking room and also other meeting room rooms. It appeared to be a possible cooking lesson going on at the time we were there. They have a variety of comfortable and modern seating arrangements throughout the whole entire library. They also had a huge window area looking out on natural Prairie area that I believe might have hiking trails around it. We do not have library cards with this system so we didn't check anything out, but we did read books to our grandson while we were there. Everyone seemed to be getting good service from the librarians at the area as they were stationed. The library is a valuable resource for all the community members because of all the free resources that one can use. This library was new and modern. I do think the bathrooms could've been cleaned a little bit better or maybe more often.

Obsessed with the library!! This library offers free cooking classes and I was able to snag a spot…read morefor the comfort food reimagined and 10/10. From the teaching to the food, everything was amazing! Our instructors were so sweet too. They let us know everything we could be doing to perfect our food. I've been here once to study and it was a good vibe! I enjoyed how spacious it was and how it had a cafe and when I went.. LEGO! That's always going to be amazing for me.