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Where are some free museum's in the Kansas City, KS Area? |
Travel Info I am looking for free things to do with my kids this summer in the KC, KS area. All I know of so far is the Deanna Rose Farmstead in Olathe, KS. We do visit there often, But they want to try some new places. I truly honestly don't have any $$ to spend and so I was hoping someone know of some Kid friendly Museums or Places to visit? Travel Tips Kaleidoscope Kaleidoscope is the brain child of Hallmark Cards Don Hall, who dreamt of a place where kids could 'explore, create, imagine and do'. The magical atmosphere allows you and your kids to create art from left over Hallmark materials. Sessions last 40m. Location:Crown Center Hours: Independent sessions (ages 5-12) and family sessions are offered throughout the week, check the website for details. Ticket Info: Free tickets are available at 9:30 each morning in the Kaleidoscope lobby at Crown Center. Nelson-Atkins Museum Those young and old love to play on the lawn among the Shuttlecocks and the huge sculpture garden at the Nelson-Atkins. Head inside to enjoy a blast of cool air and explore the miles of galleries, collections and exhibits. Location: 4525 Oak, Kansas City Hours:10am to 4pm Tues-Thurs; 10am-9pm Friday; 10-5pm Saturday; Noon-5pm Sunday. Cave Spring Historic Site and Nature Center The Cave Spring Historic Site and Nature Center has over 36 sprawling acres of wildlife and native plants coupled with walking trails, wildlife habitat pond and a small cave for kids of all ages to explore. Amazingly enough, it's even located smack dab in the middle of the city. Location: 8701 E. Gregory Blvd. Hours: 9 am to dark every day. The Nature Center is open 10am-4pm Tuesday-Saturday. Cost: The Center is free, but small donations are accepted Free Friday Nite Flicks at Crown Center Grab your lawn chairs and blankets and head to the Free Friday Night Flicks at Crown Center. Films will be shown on the huge outdoor screen on the Crown Center Square located across from the Crown Center Shops June 30th - July 28th. Admission is free and the movies begin at around 9pm. Concessions are also available. Kansas City Northen Railroad The Kansas City Northern Railroad is the perfect place for kids who love trains. The restored minature trains choo-choo around a half-mile track to the joy of all those riding. The train is open on weekends from the 1st week in May to the last weekend in September. Location: 60th and Waukomis in the Line Creek Park Area (Northland) Hours: Sat 10-6; Sunday 12-6 Cost: $.50 per ride Childrens Peace Pavilion The Children's Peace Pavilion, located in Independence teaches children about peace through understanding, learning, and fun. This free spot has everything from art stations, mazes and puzzles to hands on activities, nature cave, underwater castle and a giant kaleidoscope. Kids will have a blast and learn all about peacemaking first hand. Location: 1001 West Walnut, Independence, MO 64059 (816) 521-3033 Hours: Tue-Sat 9:30am-4pm There is also the Kansas City Zoo. Just go to google and type in "free things for kids in kansas city" or something like that. TONS of stuff will come up. Good Luck!! Source(s): http://kansascity.about.com/od/entertain... Other Travel Tips there is a atkins museum in west-port take the kids to the zoo its over by worlds of fun . A petting zoo down past Stanley on 69 south Hills dale lake 169 south Gardner all within 30 min. of Olathe , edgerton 5 miles past Gardner on 56 s. you can see the tracks from the wagan trains use to live there contact me for more |
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