Science City at Union Station

In the fully restored Union Station in downtown Kansas City lies more 50 interactive scientific adventures. Science City at Union Station is one of the city's newer museum attractions. With three floors and a special Dino Lab, the museum will keep the whole family entertained for hours.

The Dino Lab is one of the more unique features in the museum. Unlike many science museums which are simply exhibits, the Dino Lab is a working archeological facility with actual scientists doing real research on site. This emphasis on the hands-on experience is just one of the features that sets Science City at Union Station apart from other museums.

The other is the activities available. Astronaut simulations, illusions, and a sky bike which allows one to ride a bicycle on a wire 30 feet off the ground are just a few of the attractions. With instructors and demonstrators throughout the museum, fun and education blend. Reviews on blog sites and trip planning websites indicate that both adults and children enjoying doing the activities and playing with the interactive features. Many parents said it was the best experience they had been through with their child at any museum in the city.

Group rates are available for groups of 15 or more by calling the main Union Station ticket office. As it is extremely popular with school groups for field trips, if you or your children do not like or cannot handle crowds you may want to call ahead and see what groups are coming through that day. Do note that Science City is closed on Monday, although Union Station itself is open everyday. Admission can be purchased for just the museum or for a complete set of Union Station exhibits for between $10 - $20 depending on the prevailing specials.