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- Chris KSaint Paul, MN49 contributionsFantastic museum so much too see. The staff was very friendly and smart. There is so much to look at and read you could spend hours here. We didn’t do the tower but wish we had it has a great view of KCWritten January 12, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- TravelinGal16Kansas City Missouri178 contributionsThe nelson art gallery always has wonderful community family events. This year's "day of the dead" celebration outdid itself. "Dio de las muertos" Had phenomenal performances in the auditorium. Arts and crafts for children and kids alike. Music. Making history and culture come alive. Free to
families , only charge to park. Is food available drinks available. I would suggest this as an A+ activity for an individual of any age, or a family. Is chinese new year is also a wonderful oneWritten November 4, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Jack MPhiladelphia, PA183 contributionsThis museum provides a truly one-of-a-kind view into a time in the past. All of the cargo (200 tons) from a steamship that was sunk in 1856 and only recovered in 1988 is on display in this truly amazing museum.
The story of the 5 friends who decided to dig it up and their decision to create a museum is fascinating.
Then there are the items that were the cargo: dishes, cookware, cutlery, doorknobs, hinges, tools, building supplies, wagon wheels, wagon chassis, pickles, bottled fruit, clothing, cloth, shoes. Impossible to grasp the variety of goods until you can see the endless displays. The river was the source for most manufactured goods and you can imagine the impact on all of the families that had to wait for the next shipment to build their home or buy new shoes.
History made real.Written November 22, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Paul WBella Vista, AR58 contributionsthis is a very cool museum. tiny working miniature stuff! really makes you wonder about the mental health of a person putting that kind of time and effort! In any case, crazy or not, I thank them because it is all fascinating! the toys and dollhouses were also amazing. I didnt see toys I thought I might- like more Hot Wheels, Evil Kinevil bike or rockem sockem robots, but it is definitely worth going. -- we'll be back with kids and grandkidsWritten December 12, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- KiniGirl1Quincy, IL151 contributionsWe really enjoyed the museum exhibits and films. Suggest watching the longer film inside the entrance before you view the rest of the museum, as it provides good context.
Also in the same building is a Visitor Center (free) with a great film about the history of 18th and Vine area. Don't miss it!Written October 27, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Anna LOmaha, NE6 contributionsSuch a great place for kids! This was our second trip to KC to do this museum. We took my daughter in 2021 at the age of 3 and she was STILL talking about it so we decided to go again this year.Written October 14, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Lizzie3900Breckenridge, CO109 contributionsGreat history of Hallmark! Definitely need to put this on your 'to do' list when in KC. Loved reading of their beginnings and their philosophy.Written December 24, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- SWMNMomofboysGranite Falls, MN137 contributionsA fun, little visit with lots of information. Parking and entry were easy (and free). Many activities for kids were available. Clean. Quiet.Written August 13, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Marianne M1 contributionOur third grade class went to Kaleidoscope. We were able to eat sack lunches at the nearby LunchLand area. It was nice to paint with wax, have a free science station, and make ornaments for Christmas. It was easy to sign up for a time. The Hallmark Visitor's museum is adjacent and free to visit. Parent volunteers and children all had lots of fun.Written January 1, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Patrick SLeawood, KS15 contributionsWhat an unbelievable amount of memorabilia about the history of a once grand airline. Even if you didn't fly TWA much, you will enjoy seeing how aircraft technology, and fashion (think uniforms) changed and how air travel became so important for our huge country. This museum is a real gem in Kansas City where the story of TWA began and flourished. We were also lucky to have Pam Blaschum, Board President of the Museum, be our tour guide. She has been connected to TWA for 60 years beginning as a flight attendant (hostess) in 1964. Great visit!Written November 4, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Peggy QColumbia, MO10 contributionsWe were there with only 2 other people, so we could take our time reading about the exhibits. I love finding quirky things to do & this was perfect! It is overpriced, but we liked it so that was ok.Written October 3, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- 522travelersNashville, Tennessee214 contributionsSmall museum but lovely art. Free to enter and park. Great gift shop. Didn’t eat in the café but the walls were adorable. Worth a stop.Written May 29, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Atraveler6 contributionsMy teen son and I enjoyed the Basketball Experience, but felt the Hall of Fame was pretty lame compared to College Football, MLB and NFL HoFs.Written August 6, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Hi183765Saint Charles, MO83 contributionsThe museum is small, but provides a good introduction to jazz, especially if the visitor is new to the jazz world. The greeter at the front of the museum was friendly.Written March 28, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- AHW676Kansas City, MO5,657 contributionsThis is a lovely location and it was completely empty and deserted so I had the spot to myself on a Tuesday morning. It's not staffed, at least not that I can see. There are no amenities, so be sure to bring your own beverages or snacks if you will need them. There is something on their website that suggests that this spot is accessible, implying handicap accessible. This is probably an optimistic assessment. From the parking lot to get to the long driveway to get to the buildings, you have to navigate a curb immediately. The driveway is all rough gravel, so it's maybe 150 meters to get from the parking lot to the buildings, and then the walkway between all the buildings is also gravel covered. So it may accommodate a rugged wheelchair, but I tried to push a wheelchair with smaller wheels and it was completely impossible, so I had to abandon the trip. I returned on my own a few days later. The buildings are lovely and quaint, and I can see it being a very interesting visit on a day when the buildings are open and there are people in period dress. It's free on the empty days and I seem to remember there is something like a $5 charge on the event days.Written July 23, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
