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Historic building · Kansas City, Missouri
Union Station Kansas City
Railway station from 1914 with a 29-meter-high ceiling concourse, still used by long-distance trains, with a science museum, exhibitions, restaurants and a walkway to the First World War memorial.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Union Station Kansas City
Kansas City’s Union Station opened in 1914, when the city was one of the country’s major railroad hubs. Built in the Beaux-Arts style, it has a main concourse with a ceiling about 29 meters high, hanging chandeliers, and a large clock in the center.
After decades of neglect, the building was restored in the late 1990s. Long-distance trains returned, and the space gained Science City, an interactive science museum for families, a planetarium, temporary exhibition halls, a movie theater, and restaurants.
In the halls, panels and a small model train tell the story of the city’s railroads. A covered walkway, the Link, connects the station to the adjacent Crown Center shopping complex, and a staircase in front leads up to the Liberty Memorial.
The city streetcar stops at the station.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About 30 minutes to the concourse at noon, including the science museum.
Best time
During the day, for the concourse lit by the windows, and at the end of the year, when the station usually has decorations and model trains.
How to get there
Located on Pershing Road, south of downtown, with the streetcar stop in front and on-site parking.
Tip
The concourse can be seen without a ticket; Science City, the planetarium, and the exhibitions charge separate admission.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Union Station Kansas City
Does Kansas City’s Union Station still receive trains?
Yes. Long‑distance trains stop at the station, which also serves as an exhibition and science center.
Can you visit the Union Station concourse?
Yes, during the station’s opening hours, without a ticket. Internal attractions charge admission.
What is Science City?
An interactive science museum for families, located inside Union Station.