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Welcome to the Kansas City Museum
Welcome to the virtual home for supporters of the Kansas City Museum at Corinthian Hall. Restoration work on the Museum begins in 2008. We'll keep you apprised of this important work every step of the way. Sign up for updates now. Museum programming will continue on site during the construction period. We invite you to bookmark this page and visit often for updates on restoration progress and public programs. Preserving precious artifacts ![]() The great staircase continues to greet visitors from around the world. Museum exhibits and artifacts will be relocated to protective storage during this construction phase. Newly designed exhibits and rotating presentations of artifacts will return to Corinthian Hall when rehabilitation and restoration are complete. About the Friends of Kansas City Museum Our organization is dedicated to preserving and promoting Kansas City Museum at Corinthian Hall as a world-class museum with inspiring exhibits that celebrate Kansas City's rich history in the heart of America. The Friends of Kansas City Museum is a private, independently incorporated organization (501c3) that supports Kansas City Museum projects and programs. The museum is operated by Union Station Kansas City, Inc inside the city-owned Corinthian Hall, an historic mansion built in 1910 as the home of R.A. Long, a lumber baron, entrepreneur, and civic proponent. The estate was given to the Museum by the Long family, and Corinthian Hall has housed a museum of history and science since 1940. |
What's Happening Friends of Kansas City Museum annual picnic Sunday, July 20 Free Family First Sunday Paper Doll Book Introduction Sunday, Aug. 4 Outdoor Panel Exhibit Free and open to the public Enjoy the Museum's rich legacy today The new Museum Visitor Center and Gift Shop are open on the north side of the grounds. Active programming will be presented on site, with additional programming at the Kansas City Missouri Public Library's Northeast branch. Museum hours: 9:30 to 4:30 Tues-Sat Noon to 4:30 Sunday ![]() Corinthian Hall, included on the National Register of Historic Places, features a Beaux Arts style with exquisite architectural detail. | |||
| Kansas City Museum 3218 Gladstone Boulevard Kansas City, MO 64123 (816) 483-8300 | ||||