Welcome to The Museum of Kansas City. We are a city museum that embraces the humanities to explore the past, present, and future of Kansas City. The Museum is committed to weaving together vibrant stories, perspectives, and voices into evolving collections, exhibitions, and programs that elevate our shared history, cultural heritage, and human experiences.


Restoration & Rehabilitation

Site Plan

Carriage House

Ed Dwight’s Weathervane

Summer Wheat’s JewelHouse

Outside installation

James Turrell’s Skyspace

Restorative Practices

Exhibit

Recent News

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    First Look at 2026

    The Museum of Kansas City is planning an exciting year ahead, including: new major exhibitions, new media interactives; World Cup activities celebrating Kansas City as a host city; and monthly…

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    On View Now: New Media Featuring Sonia Warshawski – “Big Sonia”

    On Thursday, September 4, 2025, The Museum of Kansas City unveiled a groundbreaking new exhibit offering a conversational, interactive experience with great-grandmother, businesswoman, and Holocaust survivor Sonia Warshawski—fondly known as…

  • Thumbnail for the post titled: “Arrive As A Star. Leave As A Star.” – Illuminating 50 Years of Melinda Ryder in Kansas City

    “Arrive As A Star. Leave As A Star.” – Illuminating 50 Years of Melinda Ryder in Kansas City

    The Museum of Kansas City is proud to present “Arrive As A Star. Leave As A Star.” – Illuminating 50 Years of Melinda Ryder in Kansas City on view now…

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    Pathways Project

    The Museum of Kansas City is honored and thrilled to announce that it has received a grant from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation to build capacity for strategic planning and…