Behind the Garden Wall
January 31, 2011
#66 Kansas City Museum and Planetarium
January 26, 2011
This old, ornate 70 plus room mansion houses the exhibits of frontier life and early Kansas City history. Dispalys of an Osage Indian lodge, a flat boat and covered wagon are depicted. At the old corner drug store, you can even enjoy a phosphate or sundae. The planetarium offers seasonal shows and demonstrates how the stars move throughout the year. Preschool and up will enjoy the experience. www.kcmuseum.com Located at 3218 Gladstone Blvd. Kansas City, Mo. 64123 816-483-8300
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#66 Federal Reserve Bank
January 25, 2011
Want to learn more about our currency and its plans for the future? Come to this new facility and watch as checks are being sorted by the millions and bills are sorted and counted by the thousands. Learn about the history of our countries money. Some money is shredded and removed from circulation each day and bagged to give out as souveniers. You will see inside two vaults where money and valuables are stored. A short video is also presented. Plan ahead, as a two week lead time is necessary with the tight security. Children 14 and up will enjoy the experience. www.kc.frb.org has information or call 816-881-2683
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#65 United Federation Doll Clubs/ Musuem
January 24, 2011
Just off I-29, near Kansas City International Airport, one will find a doll musuem like no other. It is filled with dolls and related items from all around the world. It also houses a research center and offers educational tours, meeting room space, and a library filled with research material. Hours are Mon.-Friday 10-4. Check out the website United Federation of Doll Clubs today and plan your next outing. Located at 10900 N. Pomona Ave. Kansas City, Mo 64153 816 891-8360
The Well-Read Room
January 24, 2011
Books add value to our lives as well as our surroundings. Whether you are an avid reader or simply admire the library look, Thatcher Wine has got you covered. The owner of Boulder, Colorado-based Juniper Books specializes in anything from building a complete collection of texts to filling shelves for decorative purposes. “I can build a book collection for anyone,” Wine says. “I build book collections for avid readers as well as for those who just enjoy the look of books and those who want to use books as objects.” Read more….
#63 Airline History Musuem of Kansas City
January 18, 2011
Come to downtown Kansas City on the banks of the Missouri river and take a peek back into time as you tour the museum which offers a collection of photos, artifacts, printed material and audio-visual displays of the industry that changed the world. See the Lockhead L1049 Super G Constellation, a Martin 404, A Douglas DC3 and The Connie, a restored TWA early passenger plane. Join SAVE A CONNIE, a group that meets the first Sat. of each month with a potluck breakfast to help preserve a piece of aviation history. Call 816-421-3401 or visit www.airlinehistorymusuem.com for more info and time of operation.
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#62 Black Archives of Mid America
January 17, 2011
The Black Archives center holds an extensive collection of paintings and sculptures by black artists. Here you will find information on black musicians, writers, leaders, pinters and sculptors. Children age 8 and over appropriate. The archives is located in the heart of the 18th and Vine area at 2033 Vine Street. This area is just east of downtown Kansas City, Mo. Call 816-241-2272 for times of operation or visit the web at www.blackarchives.org
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