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Kansas City and the visual arts truly go hand in hand. Internationally known museums, dynamic gallery districts and outstanding performances create a colorful palette that attracts locals and visitors.
In the Spotlight: Holiday Theater
Holiday magic comes alive at Kansas City's many theatres. Here's a look at some of the holiday productions planned across the region. Learn More
If They Can Make It in Kansas City...
A Kansas City Holiday Classic
Perfect for Kids: Madeline's Christmas
10 Must-See Artworks in KC
Arts & Culture Special Offers
Trendy Art Galleries
Kansas City Theaters
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- Mark Your Calendar: Performing Arts Calendar
- Arts & Culture 101
- Q&A with April Watson, Associate Curator of Photography at The Nelson-Atkins Museum
The Little House on the Prairie plays at The Coterie Theatre in Crown Center through December 29. Here's a short video of this holiday production.
Quotable Kansas City
“Kansas City is an art-lover’s town, with two fabulous museums, a famous art school, and oodles of outdoor sculptures.”
– Southern Living
Free Museums
Traveling on a budget, make sure to visit our many free museums including the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art. Learn More
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Top Rated Arts & Culture
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Kansas City Repertory Theatre has been rated 5 out of 5 stars
Now in its 45th season, Kansas City Repertory Theatre is one of the Midwest region's premier professional theatres. The professional theatre-in-residence at UMKC, the Rep has two performance spaces: S...
National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial
National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial has been rated 5 out of 5 stars
The National World War I Museum is an extraordinary emotional and educational experience which shares the history of a war whose impact still echoes today. With one of the greatest collections of Worl...
Arabia Steamboat Museum has been rated 5 out of 5 stars
The Arabia Steamboat Museum is home to a true time capsule of frontier life in the 1800s. The Arabia was headed up the Missouri River in the fall of 1856 when she struck a tree snag and sank just nort...
Union Station Kansas City has been rated 5 out of 5 stars
All aboard! Union Station is Kansas City's premier entertainment destination for family and cultural activities.
Discover the scientist inside you at Science City with over 50 hands-on science act...
1859 Jail, Marshal's Home & Museum
1859 Jail, Marshal's Home & Museum has been rated 5 out of 5 stars
The dungeon-like cells of the 1859 Jail housed thousands of prisoners during the bloodiest time in Jackson County’s history, including Frank James and William Clark Quantrill. Looking much like it did...
Recently Added Reviews
Country Club Plaza: Carriages keep it unique
Kristin G. - 11/17/2009
Edgerton, KS
Country Club Plaza has been rated 5 out of 5 stars
American Jazz Museum: Very Nice
Tim H. - 11/01/2009
Fremont, NE
American Jazz Museum has been rated 5 out of 5 stars
National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial: A Must See if You're in Kansas City
Tim H. - 11/01/2009
Fremont, NE
National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial has been rated 5 out of 5 stars
Hallmark Visitors Center: Some interesting stuff
Tim H. - 10/30/2009
Fremont, NE
Hallmark Visitors Center has been rated 3 out of 5 stars
Legler Barn Museum: Museum Photo
Sheena s. - 10/23/2009
overland park, KS
Legler Barn Museum has been rated 4 out of 5 stars
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