Science City at Union Station is an interactive science center in Kansas City, Missouri, housed inside the city's historic Union Station. It is a place built around doing rather than looking: visitors are invited to touch, test and experiment across a collection of more than 50 hands-on exhibits.
What a visit offers
- Hands-on exhibits that encourage experimenting and exploring scientific ideas at your own pace.
- A planetarium for a look at the night sky and the wider universe.
- Educational programs that add structure to a day of discovery.
Because of its many interactive displays and its planetarium, the center is a popular choice for families with children, though visitors of any age will find things to try.
The setting
Being inside Union Station gives the visit a particular character. The building's history is part of the experience, and the science center sits within a landmark that anchors the Union Station area of downtown Kansas City. Plan a visit to combine the exhibits with a walk around the station and the surrounding neighbourhood.
