Union Station

This fully restored landmark is Kansas City's most prominent destination for cultural and entertainment activities.

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    (816) 460-2000

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    unionstation.org

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    Rail Station

Address

30 W Pershing Rd (at Main St) Kansas City , MO 64101 United States

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Theresa O'Leary

Union Station is a must see while you are in KC, it is beautiful. There are several museums/displays great for kids & adults, a movie theater , and restaurants . It is also a functioning train station .

Donovan

Beautiful architecture inside and out. Movie theater in the basement and always fun exhibits .

Maggie Barratt

There's this great resteraunt there, I recall. If you sit at the bar , they have happy hour (drinks AND food) all day. Plus their prices are really cheep, especially for gourmet-calliber food.

Adriana Andújar

Check out the science center here - worth it!! I'd like to thank a volunteer named Harold, he was so sweet & attentive! Gave us a map & tons of tips for stuff to do! Thanks & hats off to you! :)

Seasons 52

Restored in the 1990s, this train station is filled with restaurants , stores, rotating exhibits and theaters . You can easily spend the entire day staring at the beautiful architecture .

Gina Scofield

I met my husband of going on 10 years at Union Station of KC. There are so many things to do from kid friendly to adult night life. Something for everyone! Fun place, extraordinary architecture . Go!

Gerald E. Nigma

The Science Center is a great place for children. Even the bigger (adult) ones will find some interesting things to do there. Places to eat inside, bathrooms on all three levels.

José

Make sure you walk to their train exhibit in the back and walk over the bridge to see some trains pass by. Beautiful place with history!

Kansas City

Union Station is Kansas City's premier entertainment destination for family and cultural activities. Discover the scientist inside you at Science City with more than 50 hands-on science activities.

Betty Crawford

The Dinosaur exhibit was out of this world. Union Station itself is just an awesome place to see.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Photographers ! Check out these Documerica photos from 40 years ago. Take a photo of Union Station today and share it with our State of the Environment Photo Project. Read more

Angela Skees

Good place to kill a little time and on the light rail system. Has a toy train exhibit and a small science center for kids. A few cafes and nice restrooms .

Kelsey Hayes

It's still a working train station with a lot of rotating exhibits , Science City , restaurants and the city 's largest cinema screen. It was the site of a shootout between officers and mobsters in 1933.

Mikala Totty

I like the titanic exhibit because they had lots of infirmation about the titanic and it was really cool to see all the clothing they wore back then and how they lived on the boat!!

DoubleDeuce

You gotta get the app, cool way to learn about the history. But also, it's a creepy dead zone in here. How can it be a better used space?

Cara Olson

Next to the entrance to science city is a door to the freight house bridge . You can walk across the bridge over the train tracks and watch the trains underneath!

Debbie Swope

Great place to come for the holidays, beautifully decorated. Joined the US Membership and received 4 posters from World Series celebration.

Debbie Delahunty

A visit to the lobby is worthwhile, simply to look up & see the roof! Good coffee at Cafe Parisi.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Check out these vintage Documeria photos in Union Station! Take a photo of the station today and submit it to our State of the Environment Photo Project. Read more

angela whitby

We had soooo much fun standing on the bridge and watching the freight trains go by underneath. If you have a 6 year old boy, do your self a favor and do it.

Jr. Strong

My favorite bldg in Kansas City!! Love kissing my husband under "The Clock " there. Love the rich history and architecture .

Kevin Burke

There is a giant atrium here with doors leading (ostensibly) to the platforms , and then you go board in a dinky corner of the building. This is a shame. Boarding a train used to be glamorous

Amol Patil

Amazing architecture . Go in the late afternoon and the lighting inside is just perfect!

A M

Just walk around and explore! I highly reccomend going to the second level. Its very historical

Poppa Lonno

This is where the tragedy occurred on Valentine's Day this year. WE WILL RISE AGAINST THIS.

Josh Wood

Must stop in Kansas City for architecture alone.

Jamie Inghram

Don't miss the free model train exhibit . It is in the very back just past the Science Center .

Allyce Mohs

The Union Station building is Open 6 am to Midnight Daily. Science City / Planetarium CLOSED MONDAYS and TUESDAYS Science of Rock CLOSED MONDAYS.

USA TODAY

The Fred Harvey Co. was headquartered in the downtown rail station . The Grand Hall, with a 95-foot ceiling and 3,500-pound chandeliers , has been beautifully restored. Read more

A

Beautiful architecture . Take the time to absorb the beauty.

Ashley I

Be on time for the train . It leaves EXACTLY on schedule. Also, BYOB (it's allowed) to avoid paying high prices in the Dining car.

Josh Lynn

Very beautiful station and Xmas decor is exceptional!! Love the train set up

Kansas City

2012 Visitors' Choice Award Winner for Favorite Landmark or Monument

US National Archives

Was Public Enemies a favorite flick ? Learn more about Kansas City’s mob history – including the Union Station Massacre – at the National Archives at Kansas City. Read more

KC STEM Alliance

Making ourselves at home in our new offices at Union Station! Check out the fun at Union Station -- a great place to be every day. Read more

Michael Keener

Regardless of your age, Science City is a great place to go.

Chris Tann

Go to the chocolate factory store next to the gift shop and get a chocolate dipped banana . They're only $2. 50 and super good

Mary Kate Keappler

So beautiful! Stayed occupied for 2 hours and didn't spend a dime!

Zach Stockwell

Gorgeous during the holidays as per always.

Jr. Strong

I absolutely love the Planetarium . Great experience

Eric Diebold

Visit the Planetarium ! It's a hidden gem ... stars and laser shows mixed with live action and attention-getting acoustics .

Marilina Gustafson

Roman architecture wonderland in Kansas City!

Paul Rixon

Walk through the station and view the architecture . The clock hanging above the entrance to the main hall is famous in KC. This is where someone means when they say "Meet me under the clock." Read more

Eric Nelson

Pay the $10 for Science City . It is worth it, especially if you have kids.

Shannon Loy

Beautiful piece of history!

Jamie Ryan

Beautiful building. Great restaurants inside

Victor Aguilar

It's a must see in Kansas City!

Tyler Hilker

Check out the bathrooms in the main hall. Gorgeous work you won't see made today.

Amy Cummings

Surprisingly good place for a conference .

Lydia Alvarez

Become a member of Union Station -- it is worth it!!

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The Coffee and Ancho Chili rub KC Strip was fantastic!!! Grand setting as well - Brian Sip

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Chai the way it's supposed to be made - ground spices and tea. Hands down best I've had. Try it hot or cold as a latte. - Andrea S

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This is by far my fav po! Great service and its located in the beautiful union station. - Sara Cramer