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Union Station

Rail Station and Historic and Protected Site
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    Michael K.
    "Regardless of your age, Science City is a great place to go."(7 Tips)
    Gerald E.
    "The Science Center is a great place for children."(4 Tips)
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    "Beautiful architecture."(3 Tips)
    Jr. S.
    "I absolutely love the Planetarium."(3 Tips)
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  • Dave P.
    Dave PageMarch 26, 2012
    Disappointed in the "rules" the titanic exhibit has, but otherwise enjoyed the visit. They really did a great job restoring the old depot.
  • Ashley H.heart icon on user image
    Ashley HoweJuly 20, 2015
    Pretty station and definitely worth a look
  • Angel
    AngelMay 27, 2013
    Here to enjoy the Memorial Day celebrations!
  • Josh C.
    Josh ColemanOctober 14, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Be sure to head to the very back and visit the Model Railroad!
  • Kathleen B.
    Kathleen BrandtJune 21, 2012
    Makers Faire this weekend so few parking spots in front of Union Station. Park underground.
  • Amy N.heart icon on user image
    Amy NorrisJune 11, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    Trains are late more often than not. Make sure you check before you end up waiting for hours.
  • Krystle W.
    Krystle WMay 6, 2012
    Visit the info desk. The lady behind the counter is super informative
  • Arthur S.
    Arthur SmithJuly 5, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Don't miss the fabulous model train display!
  • BlueHolly
    BlueHollyNovember 6, 2010
    Eat at Pierpont. Their tasting menu is affordable but exquisite. GREAT atmosphere.
  • Sin
    SinMay 29, 2013
    Be at least 10 minutes early for your train!!!!
  • Howard S.heart icon on user image
    Howard SpencerOctober 28, 2017
    great architecture
  • Tom A.
    Tom AndersonApril 10, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    Rain AND Hail and 71 degrees. Lightning flashing all around. 11:00 p.m. with 70 % humidity.
  • Stephanie W.
    Real Pirates is a cool family exhibit.
  • Kathy B.
    Kathy BuckleyJune 3, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Beautiful building and fun to watch the trains. They have excellent traveling exhibits
  • Bailey G.
    Bailey GreerOctober 26, 2009
    Beautiful. Historical. Holds exhibits, has great food, and is the location for Science City!
  • Erin W.
    Erin WoolseyJune 7, 2011
    Great exhibit; unfortunately it was way too crowded to enjoy and it seemed more like a Medicaid/Medicare convention for old ladies.
  • Luis R.heart icon on user image
    Luis RodriguezNovember 21, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Make sure to check out Makerfairekc.com to see what happ
  • Matt L.heart icon on user image
    Matt LundgrenJune 14, 2014
    Fun place!
  • Eric J. G.heart icon on user image
    Eric J. GruberApril 15, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Parisi coffee is really good.
  • Alan P C.
    Alan P CPASeptember 23, 2011
    If ur a visitor to Fed'l Bldg, park on L3 or L4 only
  • Gary-lee G.
    Gary-lee GordonDecember 10, 2013
    Here for the Sporting KC party
  • Hazel Y.
    Hazel YuJanuary 11, 2013
    A gigantic tree in this winter.
  • Marie S.
    Marie SheltonJune 27, 2011
    @unionstationkc #MakerFaire was so much fun! I got some great stuff! Read more
  • US National Archives
    At the height of World War I, 70,000 trains per year traveled through Union Station built by Jarvis Hunt. Read more
  • Jennifer H.heart icon on user image
    Jennifer HuynhJune 9, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Conductors and Engineers switching stop
  • Tyler H.
    Tyler HilkerJuly 8, 2010
    The model train exhibit is great for little kids
  • Darcie S.
    Darcie SperberOctober 14, 2011
    Check out the bullet holes outside from the KC massacre
  • Ayshia V.heart icon on user image
    Ayshia VMarch 8, 2014
    Gorgeous..
  • Jeffrey D.
    Jeffrey DavisDecember 13, 2014
    100 Black Men Toy Drive 9th Annual
  • JL Johnson @.
    JL Johnson @User47November 14, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Post office parking is for the post office only. Even on Sunday, when the postoffice is closed. #fail
  • marziah
    marziahJune 23, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Park in crowne center
  • Ramsey M.
    Ramsey MohsenFebruary 9, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Don't forget about Pierponts. Great eats!
  • Narnia Fans
    Narnia FansFebruary 14, 2011
    From May to August 2009 Union Station hosted The Chronicles of Narnia: The Exhibition. Read more
  • marziah
    marziahJune 23, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Maker Faire is in the summer.
  • Clinton P.
    Clinton PearcyApril 30, 2011
    Get the audio tour
  • Tom M.
    Tom MillerNovember 26, 2011
    Smoke 'em if you got 'em. :-)
  • Robert D.
    Robert DeGeorgeDecember 8, 2012
    VinSolutions runs this place
  • Steve T.
    Steve TalbottApril 18, 2011
    Look for bullet holes, sight of 1933 KC Massacre.
  • David B.
    David BFebruary 19, 2012
    Vote Ron Paul 2012!!!!
  • Julian B.
    Julian ButtersweetsSeptember 20, 2010
    DON GET BIT BY DA DINOSAURZ
  • Matthew D.
    Matthew DowtySeptember 30, 2010
    Remember you have to check in 30 minutes ahead here if you have bags to check. Amtrak does not charge for this service.
  • Jason U.
    Jason UlsrudJuly 30, 2010
    The Dinosaur exhibit is cool, but not worth the money.
  • Shane A.
    Shane AdamsDecember 11, 2009
    Been here 5+ times
    Check out the Warhol exhibit
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