Science City at Union Station, Science museum in Kansas City, US
Science City spans 100,000 square feet across three levels inside Union Station, featuring more than 300 interactive exhibits for hands-on scientific exploration.
The center opened in 1999 as part of a major renovation project that transformed the historic Union Station into an educational destination for the region.
Science City hosts regular STEM programs, educational workshops, and special events that connect local students with scientific learning through experimental activities.
Located at 30 West Pershing Road, the facility includes the Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium and offers online ticket purchases for individual visits and group reservations.
The Sky Bike exhibit allows visitors to test physics principles while riding a bicycle suspended on a high wire 30 feet above the ground.
Location: Missouri
Inception: 1999
Website: http://sciencecity.com
GPS coordinates: 39.08470,-94.58550
Latest update: November 16, 2025 13:07
Kansas City blends the influences of the Midwest with a creative energy that is not apparent until you step foot there. The first skyscrapers neighbor converted industrial outskirts turned into artists' districts. The museums tell stories of both World War I and the Negro Leagues. The city progresses to the rhythm of its markets, vast parks, and legendary stadiums where the sounds of matches echo. Here is a selection of places that demonstrate why Kansas City intrigues and attracts alike.
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