Marvelous Museums in Kansas City

Kansas City is rich with history and culture.

Whether you’re interested in paintings, sports, military history, transportation or tiny toys, the collection of museums in Kansas City offer an opportunity to learn, explore and have fun even on a budget.

Museums in Kansas City - military history display at World War I Museum and Memorial

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Here is a list of museums in Kansas City, including any free admissions or discounts we’ve been able to find. Follow the links to get full details on hours and special events. We try our best to keep current on admission pricing, but please confirm directly with the venue before heading out.

Some facilities in Kansas City are operating under special guidelines, including many museums. Please check directly with your individual attraction before visiting.

Museums in Kansas City

Alexander Majors House
8201 State Line Road
Kansas City, MO
(816) 444-1858

Alexander Majors House Admission:

Self-guided tours: $5; FREE for kids under 5
Combo: Purchase one ticket for $10 and get to tour the Alexander Majors House and the John Wornall House.

American Jazz Museum
1616 E. 18th Street
Kansas City, MO
(816) 474-8463

American Jazz Museum Admission:

Adults: $10
Seniors: $9
Kids: $6 (FREE for those 4 and under)

Museums in Kansas City - American Jazz Museum

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Arabia Steamboat Museum
400 Grand Boulevard
Kansas City, MO
(816) 471-1856

Admission: Adults $14.50; Seniors (60+) $13.50; Kids (4-14) $5.50; Kids under 4 are FREE.

Arabia Steamboat Museum Admission:

Adults: $14.50
Seniors: $13.50
Kids: $5.50 (FREE for those 3 and under)

Bingham-Waggoner Estate
313 W Pacific Avenue
Independence, MO
(816) 461-3491

Bingham-Waggoner Estate Admission:

Adults: $10
Kids: $5 (FREE for those 5 and under)

Black Archives of Mid-America in Kansas City
1722 E. 17th Terrace
Kansas City, MO
(816) 221-1600

Admission to the Black Archives of Mid-America in Kansas City is FREE.

Bruce R Watkins Cultural Center
3700 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Kansas City, MO
(816) 513-0700

Admission to the Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Center is FREE.

The College Basketball Experience
1401 Grand Boulevard
Kansas City, MO
(816) 949-7500

College Basketball Experience Admission:

Adults: $17
Kids: $15 (FREE for those 3 and under)
Seniors: $13
Military: $14 (with active ID)

Fort Osage National Historic Landmark
107 Osage Street
Sibley, MO
(816) 650-3278

Admission: Adults $8; Seniors (62+) $; Kids (5-13) $4; Kids under 5 are FREE.

Fort Osage Admission:

Adults: $8
Seniors and Kids: $4 (FREE for those 4 and under)

Frontier Army Museum
100 Reynolds Ave
Fort Leavenworth, Kansas
(913) 684-3186

Admission to the Frontier Army Museum is FREE. Donations are welcome.

Hallmark Visitors Center
2450 Grand Blvd.
Kansas City, MO
(816) 274-3613

Admission to the Hallmark Visitors Center is FREE. Reservations recommended to guarantee entry.

Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum
500 W US Highway 24
Independence, MO
(816) 268-8200

Harry S. Truman Presidential Museum Admission:

Adults: $12
Seniors, Military and Veterans: $10
Students: $8 (with college ID)
Kids: $5 (FREE for those under 12)

Harry S. Truman National Historic Site (includes Truman Home)
219 N. Delaware
Kansas City, MO
(816) 254-2720

Admission to the Truman Home is FREE, but you must get tickets at the visitor’s center located at 223 North Main Street, Independence, MO, 64050. Tickets are NOT given out at the Truman Home itself.

Historic Garment District Museum
801 Broadway St.
Kansas City, MO
(816) 513-0753

Admission to the Historic Garment District Museum is FREE.

Jesse James Bank Museum
103 N Water Street
Liberty, MO
(816) 736-8510

Jesse James Bank Museum Admission:

Adults: $6.50
Seniors: $6
Kids: $4 (FREE for those under 8)

Kansas City Museums - Jesse James Birthplace

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Jesse James Birthplace
21216 James Farm Road
Kearney, MO
(816) 736-8500

Jesse James Birthplace Admission:

Adults: $9
Seniors: $18
Kids: $5.50 (FREE for those under 8)

John Wornall House
6115 Wornall Road
Kansas City, MO
(816) 444-1858

Admission:

Self-guided tours: $5; FREE for kids under 5
Guided tours: $8 for adults; $6 for seniors and students; $5 for kids 5 and older
Combo: Purchase one ticket for $10 and get to tour the Alexander Majors House and the John Wornall House.

Johnson County Museum
8788 Metcalf Avenue
Overland Park, KS
(913) 826-2787

Admission: Adults $5; Seniors (60+) $4; Kids (1-17) $3; Maximum family daily fee is $20.

Johnson County Museum Birthplace Admission:

Adults: $6
Seniors, Veterans Students: $5
Kids: $4 (FREE for those under 1)
$23 family maximum fee (must reside in same household)

Kansas City Automotive Museum
15095 West 116th Street
Olathe, KS
(913) 322-4227

Admission: Adults $9; Seniors (65+) and Military service members $8; Students $7; Kids 5 and under are FREE.

Kansas City Automotive Museum Admission:

Adults: $9
Seniors and Military/Veterans: $8
Kids and Students: $7 (FREE for those under 6)

Kansas City Museum
3218 Gladstone Boulevard
Kansas City, MO
(816) 513-0720

Kansas City Museum admission is FREE.

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Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art
4420 Warwick Boulevard
Kansas City, MO
(816) 753-5784

Admission to the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Arts is FREE.

Lanesfield School Historic Site
18745 S Dillie Road
Edgerton, KS
(913) 893-6645

Admission to the Lanesfield School Historic Site is FREE.

Legler Barn Museum
14907 W 87th St Pkwy.
Lenexa, KS
(913) 492-0038

The Legler Barn Museum and grounds are FREE to view.

Liberty Jail Historic Site
216 N Main St.
Liberty, MO
(816) 781-3188

Admission is FREE.

Mahaffie Farmstead and Stagecoach Stop
1200 E. Kansas City Road
Olathe, KS
(913) 971-5111

Admission and activities vary by season.

Missouri Town 1855
8010 E Park Road
Lee’s Summit, MO
(816) 246-1752

Missouri Town 1855 Admission:

Adults: $8
Seniors and Kids: $4 (FREE to those under 5)

Museums in Kansas City - Girl reading exhibit at Money Museum

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Money Museum
1 Memorial Dr.
Kansas City, MO
(816) 881-2683

Admission to the Money Museum is FREE.

Museum of Illusions
Union Station
30 W Pershing Road
Kansas City, MO
(816) 216-7387

Museum of Illusions Admission:

Adults: $15
Kids: $10 (FREE to those 5 and under)
Family: $40 (two adults and two kids)

Museum at Prairiefire
5801 W 135th St.
Overland Park, KS
(913) 333-3500

Admission: Adults $10; Kids (3-12) $5; Veterans, Active Military and First Responders are FREE.

Museum at Prairiefire Admission:

General Admission: $5
Veterans: FREE

National Agricultural Center & Hall of Fame
630 N 126th Street
Bonner Springs, KS
(913) 721-1075

Admission to the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame is FREE. There is a suggested donation of $5 per person.

National Frontier Trails Museum
318 W Pacific Avenue
Independence, MO
(816) 325-7575

Admission: Adults $6; Seniors (62+) $5; Kids (6-17) $3; Kids 5 and younger are FREE.

National Frontier Trails Museum Admission:

Adults: $6
Seniors: $5
Kids: $3 (FREE to those 5 and under)

National Airline History Museum
201 NW Lou Holland Drive
Kansas City, MO
(816) 421-3401

Admission: Adults $10; Seniors (65+) $5; Kids (13-17) $5; Kids 12 and under are FREE. U.S. Military service members $5.

National Airline History Museum Admission:

Adults: $10
Seniors: $5
Kids: $5 (FREE to those 12 and under)
Military: $5

National Museum of Toys & Miniatures
5235 Oak Street
Kansas City, MO
(816) 235-8000

Admission: Adults $8; Seniors (65+) $7; Kids (6-17) $5; Kids 5 and under FREE. Discounts for students with ID.

National Museum of Toys Admission:

Adults: $8
Seniors: $7
Kids and College Students (with ID): $5 (FREE for those 5 and under)
Military and Veterans: FREE
UMKC Faculty, Staff and Students (with ID: FREE

National WWI Museum and Memorial
100 W 26th Street
Kansas City, MO
(816) 888-8100

National WWI Museum Admission:

Adults: $18
Seniors: $14
Kids: $10 (FREE to those 5 and under)
Military and Veterans: $14

Please know that tickets to the top of the Liberty Memorial Tower are $5 as a standalone ticket, but only $2 extra when combined with admission to the museum. Kids 5 and under can go to the top of the tower for FREE.

Museums in Kansas City - Negro Leagues Baseball Museum display

Photo: Jason Dailey

Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
1616 E. 18th Street
Kansas City, MO

Admission: Adults $10; Seniors (65+) $9; Kids (5-12) $6’ Kids 4 and under are FREE. You can get a combo ticket that allows you into the America Jazz Museum and The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (located side-by-side). Those are $15 for adults, $13 or seniors and $8 for kids.

Negro Leagues Baseball Museum Admission: