Museums
Science, art, and discovery
Minds in Motion Tour – Legendary Landscapes: An Exploration of Famous Chinese Paintings
Free guided tour of celebrated Chinese landscape paintings at Nelson-Atkins Museum.
Dragons and Fantastic Beasts
Explore dragons and fantastic beasts throughout Powell Gardens' botanical grounds.
Night at the Museum
Evening film screening at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.
Summer Concerts on the Lawn
Outdoor summer concert series on the lawn at Kansas City Museum.
Director as Curator: Gallery Spotlight
Gallery spotlight tour at Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art.
Museum Swap Sundays!
Free museum visits for members at Wonderscope and partner discovery centers.
Atlas9 Movie Nite: Raiders of The Lost Ark
Classic action film Raiders of the Lost Ark shown on immersive Holomax cinema.
Gallery Conversations with a Museum Docent
Gallery Conversations at Kemper Museum—docent-led art talks for curious minds of all ages.
HISTORY HIGHLIGHT TOURS: Tour with the Director!
Guided history tour led by the director in Shawnee.
Maker Space Workshop
Monthly hands-on maker workshops at Wonderscope's Design Lab—experiment with tools and materials.
Donutology Day
Decorate and eat fresh donuts at Wonderscope Children's Museum on the 4th Friday of each month.
Walking Tour: The Architecture of a Legacy: Centennial Tour Series
Guided tour of the National WWI Museum's renovated galleries and interior architecture.
Science Time
Interactive science sessions with Mr. John at Wonderscope Children's Museum.
WonderBaby & Me
Baby-focused play and sensory program at Wonderscope Children's Museum.
Minds in Motion Tour: Faraway Places and Home Spaces
Free guided museum tour exploring art about faraway places and home spaces.
Fall Homeschool Days
Hands-on homeschool program exploring 1860s farm life at Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm.
Fun Fridays
Free pop-up surprise activities at Wonderscope Children's Museum keep every Friday fresh and exciting.
Hidden Treasures
Guided tour of the Nelson-Atkins' art reference library—discover special collections with family.
Day in the Life: Gas Warfare
Living history program where volunteers discuss WWI gas warfare, with real gas masks to examine.
Strawberry Hill Museum Behind the Scenes
Behind-the-scenes tour of Strawberry Hill Museum & Cultural Center's historic mansion and collections.
Low Sensory Morning
Sensory-friendlySensory-friendly museum morning for visitors with sensory sensitivities—calm, welcoming exploration.
Midwest Pioneer Day of 1886
Step back to 1886 and experience frontier life at a living history museum.
Minds in Motion: Native American Dance and Culture
Watch Native American dancers and learn about traditions at the Nelson-Atkins.
Day in the Life: Western Front
Living history program exploring WWI experiences on the Western Front.
1890 Midwest Hallowed Event
Halloween celebration with 1890s living-history activities and demos.