Kansas City Union Station, Railroad station and museum complex in central Kansas City, United States.
Kansas City Union Station is a major railroad station and museum complex in downtown Kansas City with Beaux-Arts architecture. The Grand Hall features a high ceiling, three large chandeliers, and an oversized clock, while interactive exhibits and model railroads occupy the interior spaces.
The building opened in 1914 and became the heart of rail transportation in the region, serving millions of passengers over the decades. During World War II, the station gained new importance as a hub for military troop movements and logistics.
Science City housed within the building offers hundreds of interactive exhibits where visitors can experiment firsthand with science and technology. The model railroad displays showcase train networks at different scales, drawing crowds of all ages.
The complex offers Amtrak train services and features restaurants, shops, and parking for visitors throughout the day. Its central location makes it easily accessible, and the building operates during extended hours to accommodate travelers.
The ceiling of the Grand Hall contains carved patterns that correspond to constellations visible in the Kansas City sky at the time of the building's opening. This astronomical detail connects the structure's architecture to the natural night sky above the city.
Location: Kansas City
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Operator: Amtrak
Address: West Pershing Road
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 06:00-00:00
Phone: +18164602000
Website: http://unionstation.org
GPS coordinates: 39.08527,-94.58552
Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:04
Kansas City holds a special place between the farming states of the Midwest and the big cities on the East Coast. It keeps the feel of a medium-sized city, with its working-class neighborhoods and quiet suburbs, while also playing an important role in American history. Here, you see the architecture from the 1910s, traces of river trade, jazz and baseball memories, and a lively arts scene that has been growing in recent years. There are places like the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, which displays European and Asian paintings in a 1930s building, and the Liberty Memorial, a war monument overlooking downtown. The Crossroads district becomes lively in the evenings with galleries and cafes. Union Station, the old train station, is now a planetarium and science museum. The stadiums, especially Arrowhead, echo during football games. Along the Missouri River, the banks are perfect for walking or biking. Each spot offers a different view of this city, which stays quiet but has lots of character.
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