Kansas City Missouri Museums
From steamboats to saxophones, Kansas City area museums offer a stunning display of collections sure to delight and inspire. The Steamboat Arabia Museum traces the history the famous steamboat’s ill-fated voyage. See one of the world’s most prestigious art collections at the Nelson-Atkins Museum, which added a spectacular addition in 2008. Check out Charlie Parker’s sax at the American Jazz Museum, and learn more about America’s heroes at the award-winning National World War I Museum. For more details about the many spectacular sights to see at museums in Kansas City, Missouri, visit www.museumspot.com/cities/kansascity.htm.
Hotel Nearby Kansas City, MO Museums.
Discover the perfect spot for exploring the wonders inside Kansas City history and art museums. The Comfort Suites Liberty in Kansas City, Missouri is conveniently located close to top Kansas City, Missouri museums and offers the perfect blend of spacious, designer-style accommodations paired with modern comforts. As a guest, you’ll enjoy a generously oversized suite, complimentary deluxe hot breakfast, luxurious indoor saltwater pool & spa complex, exercise room and free high-speed wireless Internet service. Our Kansas City hotel is proud to offer you a 100% smoke-free environment to ensure your health and comfort.
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Kansas City Art Museum.
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art offers one of the leading Kansas City art museum experiences. Kansas City, Missouri and is particularly known for its extensive collection of Asian Art and European Paintings, plus the public’s largest collection of by Thomas Hart Benton, a Kansas City native. The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City was the site of a landmark addition in 2008. Named #1 by Time Magazine on a list of “Best New and Upcoming Architectural Marvels,” the newly designed Bloch Building offers a spectacular addition to the existing landmark Beaux-Arts architecture of the original building. To learn more about the many attractions and some of the most popular things to see at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, Missouri, visit www.nelson-atkins.org.
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National World War I Museum.
The National World War I Museum is part of the Liberty Memorial site and houses a collection of World War I-era artifacts. On September 21, 2006, Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne declared Liberty Memorial a National Historic Landmark. Known for offering one of the most innovative looks at the period, in 2008 the National World War I Museum was named "Favorite Museum or Historical Site" by the Kansas City Visitors' Choice Awards. For more information about Liberty Memorial and The National World War I Museum, visit www.theworldwar.org.
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American Jazz Museum.
The American Jazz Museum is located in Kansas City's historic 18th and Vine district, and offers a unique glimpse into the history of one of America's greatest music genres. Among the prized exhibits at the American Jazz Museum, you'll find a saxophone owned by the legendary Charlie Parker, plus items from the collections of jazz greats like Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington and the John Baker Film Collection. Home to a happening jazz club, see the exhibits and then stay for a few sets of live jazz music right at the museum. To learn more about visiting the American Jazz Museum, go to www.americanjazzmuseum.com
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