Museum
Science City at Union Station
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Science City at Union Station is an interactive science museum housed within the beautifully restored Union Station in Kansas City. Visitors can explore more than 50 hands-on exhibits covering topics from physics to biology, including a tornado simulator and a dinosaur discovery area. The museum's location in the historic station adds a unique architectural backdrop, making it a distinctive destination for families and curious minds. Guests can also enjoy live demonstrations and special traveling exhibitions throughout the year.
Don't miss
- Experience the Force of Nature exhibit with a real tornado simulator.
- Explore the Dinosaur Discovery area featuring life-sized dinosaur models and fossil digs.
- Test your engineering skills in the Engineering Lab with building challenges.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Science City at Union Station
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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