General admission is free, so you can split time between world‑class galleries and the Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park with its iconic Shuttlecocks. Check hours and temporary closures for the Bloch Building galleries, then add Rozzelle Court for a lunch break.

Start with the glass bridge over poppies, then work through galleries that put artifacts and personal stories in context, finishing with views from the Liberty Memorial Tower. It is one of the most comprehensive WWI collections anywhere, and the calendar often adds talks and family days.

Hear and see the city’s jazz story in interactive exhibits and the Blue Room, then step next door to the NLBM to walk the Field of Legends among bronze greats. Together they make a powerful two‑museum experience in a single district.

Union Station is a restored landmark with model trains, touring exhibits, an extreme screen theater, and the family favorite Science City for hands‑on STEM. Add the planetarium or seasonal events to extend your visit, and check parking details on the station site.

Fifteen blocks of Spanish‑inspired towers, fountains, shopping, and dining make the Plaza a reliable stop year‑round. Seasonal events, new storefronts, and easy access from the expanded streetcar keep it current without losing the classic look.

Spread over 200 acres in Swope Park, the zoo now includes the Sobela Ocean Aquarium with six distinct habitats. Expect penguin marches, special events, and rotating closures for habitat upgrades, so check the alerts before you go.

Ride the free streetcar from the River Market to UMKC, hopping off for museums, galleries, and restaurants without parking hassles. On weekends, pair it with the City Market’s year‑round global vendors and seasonal farmers market.

MCI is about 19 to 22 miles from the CBD, with a typical drive of 20 to 25 minutes depending on time of day and route.

es, the streetcar remains fare‑free and since October 24, 2025 runs from the River Market to UMKC, connecting major districts and museums. Service generally operates every 10 to 18 minutes, 5 a.m. to midnight Sunday through Thursday and until 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday.

Pay at kiosks or via mobile apps like Park KC, ParkMobile, or PayByPhone. Follow posted time limits and pricing, and note that rates can vary by zone and time of day

Yes. The Improve I‑70 program brings long‑running work zones with narrowed lanes and reduced speeds. Expect periodic closures at interchanges and watch for barrier walls through 2027 in certain segments.

Reserve a space in the Magenta, Red, or Yellow garages in advance when possible and arrive early to avoid street closures on Grand. Walk times from nearby garages are typically a few minutes.

Yes. City Market Square has free 2‑hour parking on weekdays with additional premium options on weekends. Verify event pricing on game or festival days.

The Missouri side of the metro, including Downtown, the Plaza, the stadiums and MCI, is toll‑free. If you cross into Kansas and use the Kansas Turnpike (I‑70/I‑35/I‑335, ending near Bonner Springs just west of KC) or the optional US‑69 Express toll lanes in Overland Park, you will encounter tolls.