Union Station Kansas City

Union Station Kansas City Architectural Masterpiece. Living History. A place for great adventure. Where Kansas City Connects. And that’s just the beginning. Make a day of it at the Station!
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Kansas City's most celebrated destination for civic, entertainment and cultural activities, with over 100 years of iconic history and year-round attractions for all ages. All of these phrases and more are regularly used to describe Union Station. Visitors of all ages, from all places and for all reasons tie Union Station to special and magical moments from their lives. Union Station draws tourists

from all over the world who marvel at her Grand Hall's 95-foot ceiling, three 3,500-pound chandeliers and the six-foot wide clock hanging in her central arch. She wakes up early and stays up late to host business meetings, civic events, weddings and celebrations of all sorts. Just as you could 100 years ago, you can still catch the train at Union Station's AMTRAK stop and head out across the country. You'll also find traveling exhibits produced by the Smithsonian, National Geographic and other international organizations, a Planetarium, an interactive science center Science City, and a vibrant Theater District featuring the region's biggest movie screen, live theatre, and so much more. The Station is also home to two of KC's finest restaurants, Harvey's and Pierponts, as well as Parisi Artisan Coffee, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Rally House, and the Science City Store. There's so much for the entire family to SEE and DO! To plan your visit and learn about our attractions and touring exhibitions >> https://unionstation.org/

For online ticket purchases >> https://tickets.unionstation.org/

A throwback to the 1920s.An evening view of Union Station from a Fred Harvey postcard illustration.
08/31/2026

A throwback to the 1920s.

An evening view of Union Station from a Fred Harvey postcard illustration.

Celebrate Labor Day Weekend at Union Station! All your favorite Union Station attractions will be open all weekend long ...
08/31/2026

Celebrate Labor Day Weekend at Union Station! All your favorite Union Station attractions will be open all weekend long — including Monday.

Skip the line and pre-purchase tickets for all Union Station attractions online >> https://tickets.unionstation.org/events

Labor Day Weekend Hours:

Enjoy hours of hands-on fun exploring Science City's three massive floors of themed spaces packed with 300+ interactive exhibits and indoor and outdoor play zones — including our exciting new Jurassic Journey exhibit featuring life-size animatronic dinosaurs, fossils and skeletons!

Science City Hours:
• Saturday: 10am-5pm
• Sunday: 12pm-5pm
• Labor Day: 10am-5pm

Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Disney & Pixar’s Cars on our GIANT 5-story Extreme Screen. Tickets are just $5.

Extreme Screen Showtimes:
• Saturday-Monday: 12:30pm, 4pm and 7:30pm

Experience life on the front line of the Cold War and stand face-to-face with the Wall that divided the world in The Berlin Wall: A World Divided, the new internationally acclaimed exhibition from the producers of Auschwitz: Not Long Ago, Not Far Away.

The Berlin Wall Hours:
• Saturday: 10am-6pm
• Sunday: 11am-6pm
• Labor Day: 10am-5pm
Final admission is two hours before close.

Blast off into an out-of-this-world adventure at the Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium with live-guided star tours, 3D solar system tours, our new One Sky Project feature, and the final weekend of our spectacular KPop Demon Hunters laser show.

View the daily Planetarium schedule >> planetarium.unionstation.org

Start your engines! ⚡🏎️ Lightning McQueen is racing back to our GIANT 5-story Extreme Screen with a special 20th Anniver...
08/30/2026

Start your engines! ⚡🏎️ Lightning McQueen is racing back to our GIANT 5-story Extreme Screen with a special 20th Anniversary presentation of Disney & Pixar’s Cars! Tickets are just $5.

Relive the beloved classic on KC's biggest indoor movie screen.

Playing for one week only, Sept 4-10.

Showtimes daily at 12:30 pm, 4:00 pm and 7:30 pm.

Get your tickets now >> https://bit.ly/ExtremeScreen

Your Union Station Extreme Screen experience:
• Best value tickets and concessions
• Giant 5-story screen — KC’s biggest indoor movie screen
• Stadium-style seating for a great view from every seat
• Big, comfortable leather chairs
• Stunning laser projection and immersive surround sound
• The only movie theatre on the free-to-ride KC Streetcar line

KC's Biggest Screen

NOW PLAYING! ✨ Harry Potter is back at our Giant 5-story Extreme Screen with a special 25th Anniversary presentation of ...
08/30/2026

NOW PLAYING! ✨ Harry Potter is back at our Giant 5-story Extreme Screen with a special 25th Anniversary presentation of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Tickets are just $5.

Relive the beloved classic on KC's biggest indoor movie screen.

Playing for one week only, Aug. 29–Sep. 3.

Showtimes daily at 12:30 pm, 4:00 pm and 8:00 pm.

Get your tickets now >> https://bit.ly/ExtremeScreen

Your Union Station Extreme Screen experience:
• Best value tickets and concessions
• Giant 5-story screen — KC’s biggest indoor movie screen
• Stadium-style seating for a great view from every seat
• Big, comfortable leather chairs
• Stunning laser projection and immersive surround sound
• The only movie theatre on the free-to-ride KC Streetcar line

KC's Biggest Screen

08/30/2026

TODAY from noon to 5pm! ✨ Join us for the final day of Sword and Sorcery Weekend at Science City! ⚡

Don't miss this epic conclusion to our magical weekend of family fun filled with potions, dragons, fantastic creatures, and so much more.

🐉 Craft a Fire-Breathing Dragon
🪄 Create a UV-Reactive Magic Wand
🧪 Mix Colorful Potions in the Color Cauldron
🐍 Meet our Nature Center’s “Fantastic Beasts”
⚗️ Experiment with pH Potions in the Wizard’s Lair
🎲 Solve math problems to battle dragons in the Alchemist Showdown
🎶 Experience the music of KPop Demon Hunters in special planetarium laser shows at 2pm and 4pm (additional $8 ticket required)

Come dressed as your favorite witch, wizard or fantasy character!

Adults are welcome to join the fun and dress up too! Please ensure all costumes are family-friendly. Full-face coverings are not permitted for guests ages 13 and older.

All Science City activities are included with your admission or FREE for Union Station Members. Planetarium shows are ticketed separately.

Purchase tickets online in advance >>> https://bit.ly/SwordSorcery

Your admission also includes full access to Science City's three massive floors packed with more than 300 hands-on exhibits and high-energy play spaces.

"Meet me under the clock."Union Station’s Grand Hall, photographed in 1938.
08/30/2026

"Meet me under the clock."

Union Station’s Grand Hall, photographed in 1938.

08/30/2026

“Some of them escaped. Some of them protested against this border closure. Some of them stayed and said: Okay, let's wait. What happens next? I don't believe that they will build something stronger, something longer."

Experience life on the front line of the Cold War and stand face-to-face with the Wall that divided the world.

Discover the stories that tore it down.

The Berlin Wall: A World Divided. An internationally-acclaimed exhibition making its North American premiere at Union Station Kansas City.

Secure your tickets now >>
https://unionstation.org/event/berlin-wall/

Tickets available daily through December 13. Advance purchase encouraged

The Berlin Wall: A World Divided is produced by Musealia in collaboration with the Berlin Wall Foundation and presented at Union Station by Chase

It's Sword & Sorcery Weekend at Science City, and our Planetarium is celebrating with additional showtimes of its popula...
08/29/2026

It's Sword & Sorcery Weekend at Science City, and our Planetarium is celebrating with additional showtimes of its popular KPop Demon Hunters laser show!

Designed for fans of all ages, dazzling laser effects and animations bring the pulse-pounding music of the Oscar-winning film to life in a spectacular experience under the planetarium's giant dome!

Featuring: How It's Done, Takedown, Soda Pop, Your Idol, Free, What It Sounds Like, Golden.

Saturday and Sunday (Aug 29-30) at 2pm and 4pm
25-minute show

Purchase tickets now >> https://bit.ly/GottliebPlanetarium

General admission tickets are just $8. Advance ticket purchase is recommended.

PLEASE NOTE: For a safe and immersive experience, doors close at showtime. Please arrive early, as late entry is not available

Union Station Members! 🔭 Join The Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium educators this Thursday, Aug. 27, to watch Earth’s shadow s...
08/24/2026

Union Station Members! 🔭 Join The Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium educators this Thursday, Aug. 27, to watch Earth’s shadow sweep across the Moon during a 93% partial lunar eclipse.

View the Moon in ultra-fine detail through an 8-inch telescope and possibly catch a glimpse of Saturn near the end of the night.

Don’t miss what could be the best lunar eclipse viewing opportunity Kansas City will experience until June 2029.

Join us:
• Thursday, Aug. 27
• 10:00 p.m. to midnight

This event is exclusively for Union Station Members.

Secure your free member registration now >> https://bit.ly/PlanetariumViewingEvent

Please note:

This event will take place outdoors on the top floor of Union Station's West Yards Parking Garage.

Telescope viewing is subject to weather conditions. Please check the Planetarium page for same-day updates.

If parking in the West Yards Garage, regular $7 parking rates will apply.

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30 W Pershing Road
Kansas City, MO
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