Museums
Science, art, and discovery
Minds in Motion Public Tour: Portraits of Power
Free gallery tour exploring portraiture and power in the museum's collection.
Jurassic Journey
Dinosaur-themed hands-on exploration at Science City Union Station.
Historic Baking at Missouri Town
Learn 19th-century hearth baking techniques at Missouri Town Living History Museum.
Form and Flow: Contemporary Shanshui Landscapes
Explore modern Chinese landscape painting at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.
Museum Swap Sundays!
Free museum visits for members at Wonderscope and partner discovery centers.
Donutology Day
Watch donut makers at work, then decorate & eat your own at Wonderscope.
Low Sensory Morning
Sensory-friendlyFree sensory-friendly museum experience designed for visitors with autism and sensory sensitivities.
Explore and Discover: Arboretum Tour
Guided nature walk through Kansas City's beautiful arboretum with a naturalist guide.
Art at the Center: "The Future of Art"
Explore contemporary and emerging art at this all-ages exhibition celebrating artistic innovation.
WonderBaby & Me
Baby-focused play and sensory program at Wonderscope Children's Museum.
Science Time
Interactive science sessions with Mr. John at Wonderscope Children's Museum.
Main Gallery Tours
Expert-led tours of WWI history at the National WWI Museum for curious families.
Hands-on History
Handle real WWI artifacts and explore history hands-on at the National WWI Museum.
Minds in Motion Tour – Women in White
Free guided art tour exploring women in white at Nelson-Atkins Museum.
Fun Fridays
Free pop-up surprise activities at Wonderscope Children's Museum keep every Friday fresh and exciting.
Twilight Evening at the Vaile Mansion
Free holiday open house at the Vaile Mansion to see festive Christmas decorations.
A Christmas Celebration
Experience mid-1800s holiday traditions at Missouri Town Living History Museum in Lee's Summit.
Penguin March
Watch penguins at their scheduled feeding time at the Kansas City Zoo's Helzberg Penguin Plaza.
Hidden Treasures
Discover lesser-known artworks and hidden gems at the Nelson-Atkins Museum.
Day in the Life: The Holidays in WWI
Living history program exploring how soldiers and families celebrated holidays during WWI.
Mexican Tin Ornament Holiday Workshop
Hands-on workshop making traditional Mexican tin ornaments at The Museum of Kansas City.
Candlelight Tour at Fort Osage
Candlelit historic tour at Fort Osage—meet costumed interpreters and step back in time.
Animal Crossing™ Aquarium Tour
Explore SEA LIFE aquarium with Animal Crossing theming during regular hours.