Tourism & Recreation
Where can you find dinosaur bones, moon rocks, award winning elderberry wine, great works of art, and the perfect fishing hole? Where can you see bison grazing on open prairie that still bears the deeply cut grooves of pioneer wagon wheels? Where can you discover all of this and more in one place? Where else but Kansas.
Experience the great outdoors in its natural state. Explore the legacy of the western frontier. View some of the most unspoiled and diverse ecosystems in the country. Hunt and fish for variety of pursuits and at a variety of locations in Kansas. Find regional creativity displayed alongside internationally acclaimed exhibits in Kansas' art centers and museums. Share a real farm and ranch experience with your family or learn what inspired people to defy the laws of nature and take flight.
City is one of the premiere art cities in the nation. You'll find more than 80 art galleries and over 40 museums and centers in Kansas City devoted to showcasing artwork from around the world.
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The Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art boasts a growing permanent collection of modern and contemporary art and presents 10�12 special exhibitions each year.
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is the cornerstone of Kansas City's art community. The museum remains open during its $200 million expansion and renovation. Museum admission is free.
If you plan your visit the first Friday of the month, you'll want to stop by First Fridays in the Crossroads Art District. Nearly 40 art and antique galleries are located along the trendy, mile-wide district. Photo courtesy: Julia M. Austin.
Take a tour of two of city's most celebrated museums at the 18th and Vine Historic Jazz District. The American Jazz Museum pays tribute to America's top jazz musicians. The Negro Leagues Baseball Museums recreates the look, feel and sounds of Negro Leagues Baseball.
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