Thanks to yelp, I got to see this limited time exhibition…read more I wouldn't call myself a history buff, BUT I thoroughly enjoyed this exhibition. This is not only a set-up of different artifacts, but a whole immersive experience! You get a character card before you walk in the exhibit: you then follow your character along their journey during Genghis Khan's ruling through different tablet stations located in the exhibit. There is also traditional Mongolian performances ( instruments + singing) scattered throughout the day which was really cool to listen to. This exhibition has been in different museums all over the world, and I think it's awesome that union station is able to feature it right here in KC! If you get a chance, check it out before it's gone!!

Great exhibit and enlightening experience for Kansas City! I would highly recommend checking it out…read moreand expanding most audiences knowledge of this legendary leader.

Came while attending a conference, it was great!! Interactive exhibit on one floor, games on the…read morelower. Overall a good time!

The College Basketball Experience is a cool tourist attraction, especially if you're traveling with…read moreteenage boys. We visited the Kansas City area recently and decided to check it out. It's an interactive museum where the young and mature can play and explore college basketball. The facility was clean and not crowded on a Friday (4th of July) afternoon. We did not pre-purchase tickets but had no issues at the door. They offer a senior and military discount, and the venue can be rented for events, birthday parties and there is a gift shop onsite.

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 was really impressed with HKCF's willingness to "go the extra mile" for some out-of-towners who…read morewere interested in local history. A friend and I were going to be in from out of town and were really keen to learn about the architecture and history of KC. We checked their web site for tours to see what the availability was, but the note said that tours were available for "groups of four or more." Sad face. But, since the tour was only $10 per person, we decided to ask whether, if we paid $20 each [we come from Chicago, where an architecture tour is more than that per person, standard], could we arrange for it to be done with just the two of us? We coordinated with a guide and yes, it was set up, so we got to have our very own 2 hour walking tour and lecture of the Art Deco buildings in downtown KC! (many of them have been renovated into loft/apartment spaces, so gladly they haven't been torn down despite lack of use. The coolest were the Power and Light, with a glass "lantern" in the top spire; the Union Carbide, with dark brickwork offset by pale "gingerbread icing" trim in Deco patterns; and the Jenkins Music Company building, with a black facade and Deco chevrons in contrasting gold [it's only the face of the building now; it backs up to parking garages, but at least they saved that!]) We unfortunately coincided with a VERY hot day but our obliging guide soldiered on. Overall, it was an informative and interesting event. Thanks so much for working with us, HKCF! We got to see some of the real old KC that we wouldn't have otherwise. :)

Our son is hard of hearing and we receive ASL instruction from a Deaf mentor, so we aren't new to…read moreDeaf history & culture. We were really excited to check this place out! First off, the volunteer was so friendly and helpful. The video was a little outdated, but a great overview of Deaf challenges & history. We spent a lot of time in the De'VIA (Deaf visual arts) section. This was probably the most meaningful for us. History of the Deaf experience in America was really interesting. They have displays on the history of ASL, Gallaudet University, cultural prejudices, Deaf work/careers in Us history, and a whole section on the history of Deaf education in Kansas (this museum is across the street from Kansas's Deaf school). This museum is free and gives a great overview of America's Deaf history and a view into what it is like to be Deaf in America today. Concepts like audism (trying to make Deaf people basically into hearing people in as many respects as possible, instead of respecting Deaf as whole persons already) were presented so well. (As a side note, the museum does contain one error - Alexander Graham Bell was a participant in the eugenics movement and did actively lobby to break up Deaf culture in order to discourage Deaf intermarriage and therefore prevent more congenital deafness and make Deaf people more "normal" by forcing them to practice "oralism" - but he did not advocate for making Deaf intermarriage illegal, as the plaque states.)

I was visiting town to see a friend at the Renaissance Fair a few months back, and happened to find…read morethis museum while doing a quick search before I left. Although my experience with the Deaf is relatively limited, I've had an interest in ASL since I was young so I was very excited to come and visit! I walked in and went directly to the gift shop, thinking I should wait for someone to lead me into the museum. I found several things that I wanted to buy after I viewed the museum itself, including ILY keychains and more! The museum itself does have a lot to read, but it was very interesting to learn more about the Deaf and their culture. They also have a quiz you can take at the end of the museum. You get the answers from the exhibits, although it seems that I did miss a few! To reiterate though, there is a lot of reading and I probably got through half (maybe less) of the museum before I started cherry-picking what to read and look at. In that regard, it might be best to come back several times, if you can, and take it in little by little! I also got a chance to practice my sign language skills, which I hardly ever do, so I was barely conversational. That could be partly attributed to being nervous though, since it is a foreign language to me. Nonetheless, if you get the chance to sign/speak with the volunteers (emplyees?) there, do it! They were both very fun to converse with.

Simply fabulous. We went on a early summer night with perfect weather and it was great. The…read morehospitality was top notch and they have all the right touch's that take it up to the next level. The hammock, the dock with kayaks that you can take out, the fishing poles at the ready by the lake, the Adirondack chairs, and the bonfire after it got dark. I would really recommend going to any event here if you get a chance.

Since 1870 Garrison School has provided a sanctuary for education for the Clay County African…read moreAmerican community. After Brown vs. the Topeka Board of Education; Garrison was used as a kindergarten for the now desegregated Liberty community. In 2003 the decommissioned school was purchased by the Clay County African American Legacy Inc and today serves as a cultural center hosting historical and artistic events, lectures and providing meeting space and offices for area organizations. I attended a performance of "Mr. Gantt, Modified" - a one man performance from area playwright, poet and historian Shelton Ponder. The 20th century telling of the African American historical perspective through the words and life events of Clarence E. Gantt; a former teacher and principal at Garrison School but relegated to study hall monitor in the Liberty Public School District after 1954's landmark court case to desegregate. A production that gave a unique perspective to national and local history though the personal anecdotes of Mr. Gantt and Mr. Ponder - a former student of Mr. Gantt. These types of events and the museum quality arts and artifacts contained here make Garrison a hidden jewel in Clay County. This should be a must see place for all Clay County residents and anyone in the region interested in Civil Rights.

We recently had our wedding here. The wedding and reception itself, were perfect. I could not have…read moreasked for a better wedding. However, there were many issues along the way. 1. Communication was an issue. 2. Management is lacking.. secretary is needed. 3. Things that were promised or were said to happen, did not. We ran into big issues day/night of rehearsal, and multiple things on wedding day did not go smoothly/were not given everything we were supposed to. This is a great venue for anyone who wants to have a rustic barn wedding and for those that want their pinterest ideas to come to life. We were able to do pretty much everything we wanted to create our perfect wedding. In the end I had my perfect wedding. We were just not pleased with the process leading up to it. I think this venue needs to get a few things in order before having too many more weddings.

So this business totally screwed us out of money. Cassandra the Owner/Manager takes advantage of…read moreyoung couple's lack of knowledge, pretends to be your friend, promises you the world, and doesn't deliver. She will make you sign a contract, then break it herself. We paid to rent the entirety of the property, she decided to have her own personal graduation party at the house we were supposed to have full access to, and we were told about it the morning of the wedding. We also paid for a full staff of 4 to 5 people to help manage the event, get things ready, help park guests, ect. All of her workers we were told, just chose to not show up to work that day. So my groomsmen had to set up the wedding, and my wife's family tore it down, things we paid for her non-existent staff to do. We paid for several extras that were not provided, including giant inflatable hamster balls, a cake back drop, and TV to play a picture video(which my wife worked on for 2 week, didn't get played), and pony's for the kids(which showed up, but 2 hours late), none of these things were provided. The groomsmen dressing room had the AC break, from what we were told was that morning, but given how much Cassandra lies, I wouldn't be shocked if that was BS too. We were also told that if we had more guest show up to the ceremony than we had chairs set up, she would immediately get more set up so we didn't have guests that needed to stand. That didn't happen, and we had about 20 people standing. When we brought up our issues with Cassandra the next day, she got defensive and just had empty excuses .We demanded a partial refund. We were told it would be there in a week, we were married May 12th, 2018. Today is June 30th, still no check. We have called her multiple times about it, again more excuses .DO NOT GET MARRIED HERE .SHE WILL STEAL YOUR MONEY AND LEAVE YOU HIGH AND DRY. We are currently looking into alternative options to get our money back, since Cassandra has proven to be unreliable.

I had never visited and knew nothing about the Hope Center until the KC Open Spaces Arts Festival…read more The Hope Center is a not for profit center that supports activities and assists families and youth on the east side of KC. Part of their property includes an abandoned Catholic church that was transformed in the fall of 2018 by world renown artist and Missouri native Nick Cave, into a mesmerizing piece of art entitled Hye Dyve. A 15 minute loop of sight and sound flooded the cathedral and created a dizzying and overwhelming multi-sensory experience. Maybe the most awe inspiring art installation I've ever witnessed. Very cool that Mr. Cave used this out of the way center to showcase a world class exhibit and give Hope Center some exposure too.

From the owner: The Hope Center KC is a faith-based youth and community development organization serving Kansas…read moreCity's eastside. We provide asset-based programming including after school programs for K-12th grade students, family and adult programs, community outreach, and so much more