A celebration at union station kansas city, march 4june12, 2011 the exhibition includes nine. Visit traveling national exhibits, 3d movies on the extreme screen, or explore our world in science city, or enjoy a cup of coffee or a special meal in this beautiful, historic building. Dinosaurs revealed exhibit at union station extended. The old union station powerhouse building has been renovated by the kansas city ballet.
Theres something about kansas city union station that seems to cast a spell over people. That was the charge from union pacific president e. Restoring historic union station in kansas city the new york times. Within the building there are restaurants, gift shops, the science museum which we visited a few days later.
This historic gem is a gathering point for visitors and kansas citians alike, even if you are a local playing tourist in your own city. Kansas city s union station is the secondlargest working train station in the country. Relive the catastrophic eruption of mount vesuvius and the rediscovery of pompeii in an allnew exhibition. The bank of america gallery is home to union stations large, traveling exhibits. The trains were part of the miniature train sets that are displayed at union station in kansas city each december. The kansas city terminal railway, a company formed by the twelve railroads serving the city, built the limestone and granite kansas city union station that we see today. Ancient mysteries and modern discoveries starting in may. Come and see union station kansas city s model train exhibit and find out.
However, from the 1970s through the mid1990s this was not the case as the station, once the second largest in the country, was a mere eyesore. The jolly roger is flying over union station from june 22 nd through january 5th, as the stations halls have been taken over by real pirates. Exhibit will lead visitors into world of blindness. Jul 15, 2018 when we saw that union station in kansas city would be offering a dinosaur exhibit, we knew it would be cool in all senses of the word. Union station to close science city, other exhibits for march the. The dinosaurs unearthed exhibit at kansas city s union station was a treat for my family. Nov 15, 2019 drawn from the worldrenowned museo egizio in turin, italy, the exhibition will bring together works that present the richness of life in ancient egypt, focusing on the role of womengoddesses, queens, and commoners. Check out the best museums in kansas city to visit in 2020. Union station officials today announced that nationally recognized mummies of the world. With the eruption occurring just after 12pm, growing more violent by that evening, it is believed residents of pompeii had only a few hours to evacuate the city. A complete and detailed exhibit on the union station. Kmbz, september 7, 2016 explore daily life and tragic end of ancient city of pompeii at union station s new exhibit.
Sea scrolls exhibits, science city, the kansas city railway experience, and more. Union station is located at 30 west pershing road in kansas city, missouri. The first to attempt a methodical approach at pompeii was german art historian, j. Buy kansas city union station by kansas city star manufactured by online at alibris. Couples arrive at our shows ready to book your services and our highenergy fashion shows and large giveaways generate attendance and excitement for couples and. Kansas city hotel near union station sheraton kansas city. It is the ballets new home and is known as the todd bolender center for dance and creativity since august 2011.
Union station kansas city a 501c3 nonprofit organization is a 104yearold historical landmark and celebrated civic asset renovated and reopened to the. Crown center hotels downtown kansas city union station. Final week of stonehenge at union station kansas city on. From school groups to groups of retirees, museum of illusions welcomes and entertains all age groups.
Presented in kansas city for the first time, this world tour exhibition invites your entire family into an adventure across the vast grasslands of central asia, among the relics of genghis khans reign. Construction on the model train exhibit at union station is chugging along. Union station has so many other kid friendly activities mini train exhibit. Dont miss dinosaurs revealed at kansas citys union station. Pompeii exhibit coming to union station kansas city news. Fully restored 1914 landmark and kansas city s most prominent destination for civic. Kansas city s union station will be all bugged out for the xtreme bugs exhibit oct. This book is a celebration of the 100th anniversary of the beloved rail terminal in kansas city. With more than 100 works on display, plus reimagined artistic masterpieces constructed using legos, the art of the brick is a union station experience thats full of wonder. Union station announced that a new exhibit called, pompeii. And just like in 1914, you can catch the train at union station s amtrak stop. Stonehenge show coming to union station in kansas city. New union station exhibit to explore the mysteries of.
A new exhibit coming to union station this spring will explore the mysteries of stonehenge and feature several artifacts that have never traveled outside of europe. Museum of illusions at union station messes with your mind. The science of rock n roll is a traveling exhibition that is currently at union station kansas city. Genghis khan exhibit coming to union station kansas city the. Kansas city perfect wedding guide wedding shows put you and your business facetoface with thousands of engaged couples annually. May 24, 2018 kansas city has never seen anything like this exhibition, union station ceo george guastello said in a statement. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our. Union station kansas city will open the nationally touring exhibition genghis khan. Union station is all about innovation, so making necessary adjustments is a great challenge, and an opportunity for a world class, one of a kind exhibit. Fully restored 1914 landmark and kansas citys most prominent destination for civic. The fountain in front of union station kansas city missouri union station black and white. Xtreme bugs exhibit will soon crawl its way into union station.
Trombone christmas kansas city is saturday, december 21 the trombone christmas kansas city concert was founded by dr. Eternal egypt will provide a unique opportunity for visitors to experience the discovery of the tomb of one of. Journey across america was at the top of our itinerary. Actually, a traveling summer exhibit in 2010 called dinosaurs unearthed and. Union station kansas city stock photos download 310 royalty. What does 8,000 square feet of toy trains look like. Upgrade to a clublevel room for lounge amenities and complimentary breakfast. Having produced the exhibit inhouse, union station had the flexibility to extend the run through march 24. To stay close to the action, we made reservations at the westin kansas city at crown center. For about three months, volunteers have been working nonstop to. Learn more about union station and plan your trip today. Plan your route to sheraton kansas city hotel crown center. Union station, the city s entertainment and culture complex, is offering an opportunity for sighted people to experience.
Journey across america is the new summer exhibit at union station, opening july 3. The second biggest argument seems to be that union station is a family atmosphere, so people may get offended by an exhibit of this nature. Union station kansas city idt 7061 digital photo slideshow project. During the heyday of passenger rail travel the terminal was used by several classic railroads with many notable streamliners calling there. Discover how legends are made in the exhibition that explores the culture, conquests and heritage of the worlds greatest conqueror, genghis khan. The depressionera shootout, while important in understanding kansas citys lawlessness in those days, was only a backdrop, not the focus of the film festival. The exhibition makes its north american premier at kansas city s historic union station. Princess diana exhibition union station kansas city video. Within these pages is a compilation of the storied and sometimes difficult times of the. The show has drawn thousands of visitors at other venues. Parking is available in two nearby lots and a parking garage. The model train exhibit is free for all union station visitors. Union station kansas city 30 west pershing rd kansas city, mo.
Shop as a guest i have a membership with union station kansas city. Kansas city s next big exhibit is nothing to look at. He catalogued pompeian loot, and because the city was buried under a shallow layer of lightweight pyroclastic matter, speedy excavation was both possible and a priority to limit the number of thefts. During our visit there was a stonehenge exhibition on display. The art of the brick has inspired and thrilled audiences from brazil to australia, france to russia and taiwan to spain. The 15,000squarefoot exhibition will open may 25 in the bank of america gallery and will run through sept. The dinosaurs at union station are not going anywhere, for a while.
Discover how legends are made in the exhibition that explores the culture, conquests and heritage of the. Book your tickets online for union station, kansas city. Journey back 800 years, to experience the treasures and stories of genghis khans thcentury mongol empire. The timeframe of the first book will encompass may 1933 through june of 1935 or to the official end of the case. The building was almost torn down a few years ago, but it has been saved and update.
New model train exhibit at union station opening soon. Union station also houses the permanent collections and archives for union station kansas city, inc. Giant bugs are coming to kansas city s union station. Titanic exhibition at union station in kansas city. In april 2015 a t and in 2017, the reality tv show american ninja warrior was filmed in union station. Restoring historic union station in kansas city the new.
The exhibition will make its kansas city debut in the bank of america gallery at union station on june 20. Princess dianas wedding gown, tiaras and jewels are among 150 items on display during diana. Genghisgallery genghis khan union station kansas city. Travel back in time to that fateful morning in 79 a. From tiny nscale model trains to the big gscale giants of the model train world, sample the hobby and enjoy the fun of model railroading. Union station union station the creative genius behind the giant puppets at the 2008 beijing olympics will bring his latest largescale art installation to kansas city next month.
My 5 year old granddaughter had her party at science city in union station. It was fun for us as well as all of the kids visiting with there parents. Though earthquakes began days before the eruption, most pompeiians did not know the destruction they foreshadowed. While here, he will publicly create a lego sculpture inspired by kansas city. Events calendar union station union station kansas city.
This fullyrestored, 1914 landmark is home to science city, the arvin gottlieb planetarium, the regnier extreme screen theatre, and many other educational and engaging attractions. New exhibit brings real bodies to union station kshb. We planned a few days in kansas city, and dinosaurs revealed. Union station kansas city museum, exhibits, science city. For years, union station served as a train station for the st. Union station kansas city 2020 all you need to know. So we tried to save on costs by sourcing some of these items from in and around kansas city. Sawaya will be in kansas city for the opening of the exhibition jan. Internationally renowned, this popular exhibit showcases the power of legos as an artistic medium. A new and permanent attraction at union station called museum of illusions opens friday, oct. Book one will deal with this event, as it was reported that time, through the news releases of the day. Amtrak train station kansas city, mo is served by southwest chief and missouri river runner trains, with an enclosed waiting area, parking, accessible platform and wheelchair available. Union station kansas city will celebrate its 100th anniversary.
The fountain at union station kansas city missouri union station fountain. The journey to kansas city is part of a tour to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the transcontinental railroads completion. Genghis khan exhibit coming to union station kansas city. First time to kansas city, didnt know what to do on christmas day, so we went to union station. Union station exhibits, jazz and wwi museums to close in march over.
Today, it plays host to a variety of attractions, restaurants, amenities, and more. Escape room is a live escape game where you have 60 minutes to solve a mystery. The 10 best museums youll want to visit in kansas city. Kansas city union station today is the pride of the city. Thrill your palate with delectable american fare and refreshing cocktails at our hotel restaurant. From my nephews who, at 7 and 8, think dinosaurs are the coolest things to ever walk the earth to my daughters who, at 3 and 5, see dinosaurs as friendly creatures on dinosaur train, to my husband and brotherinlaw geeks to the core, the exhibit was fun, informative and educational.
The union station massacre exhibit confidence initiative. Now, experience this must see exhibition at union station kansas city. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Stonehenge exhibit union station, kansas city traveller. Visit traveling national exhibits, 3d movies on the extreme screen, or explore our world in science city, or enjoy a cup of coffee or a. What was nice was that the free kansas city trolley car stopped by union station. Union station kansas city hardcover november 1, 1999 by kansas city star author 4.
How long did people have to leave the city before it was destroyed. Station officials announced the popular dinosaurs revealed exhibit of animatronic beasts will remain open through spring break. Kansas citys notable new exhibits in 2018 visit kc. The refurbished station boasts theaters, ongoing museum exhibits, and attractions such as the. This majestic landmark opened and was dedicated on october 30 union station fountain. Visit dinosaurs at union station in kansas city family. William biggs in 2017 and is presented to promote and encourage the fellowship and musicianship of. The 100 year old union station is a hub of culture, education, and entertainment. Vesuvius and the city frozen in time, pompeii, right here in kansas city this fall. Found it on here when i forgot to pick it up before we left.
Mar 26, 2019 union station in kansas city will host stonehenge. Union station will host the worlds only operating big boy locomotive, union pacific big boy no. You can shop as a guest without having to register. Nearly 200 artifacts on loan from the collection of the naples national archaeological museum will be displayed when the exhibition opens in november. Union station in kansas city features exhibits, movies, restaurants, and a science center in a historic train station. Union station kc brings soaring poetic kinetics exhibit in. Todays union station is filled with fine restaurants and unique shops. It features animatronic dinosaurs, full skeletons, actual fossils and interactive exhibits. Were conveniently situated in kansas city, mo, near union station and amtrak trains.
News stand, book shop, cigar stand union station kansas city, missouri fred harvey collection az 326. The prisoner, frank jelly nash, captured in hot springs, arkansas, also was killed at union station in what became known as the kansas city massacre. Come with a group of at least ten people and find out why your eyes see things that your brain cant understand. I dont have a membership with union station kansas city shop as a guest. Union station kansas city 2020 all you need to know before. Experience the golden age of piracy aboard the whydah, one of the most successful pirate ships of her day, and learn about her roots as a slave ship and subsequent takeover and conversion into a pirate ship in the early 1700s. Discover genghis khan at union station kansas city. Construction of the massive building took eight years, with union station. Union station additionally continues to operate as a train station, with several amtrak trains arriving and departing every day. Union station announced tuesday that it has been chosen as the americas premiere host of stonehenge. The exhibition examines the lives of residents of pompeii before and after the catastrophic eruption of mount vesuvius on august 24th, 79 a. History buffs who want to see a detailed exhibit on the union station massacre including the mob, outlaws, and law enforcement.
Its grandeur surprises outoftown visitors, and for kansas citians, its a point of civic pride its size rivaled only by new yorks grand central terminal. Journey across america, is opening june 30 at union station. This firstever art exhibition focused exclusively on the use of lego bricks as an art medium is one of those rare experiences nearly impossible to describe, but so easy to love. New union station exhibit has animatronic dinosaurs the. The midwest has some of the best antiques on the planet, and they tend to be cheaper here than elsewhere. The museum also will have three theaters including an imaxtype theater and a planetarium.
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