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

Repair and restoration work on the Museum at Corinthian Hall was begun in 2005. The first phase encompassed roof repair and masonry work on the palatial 1910 mansion. The second phase of restoration will replace all exterior windows and doors on the residence and the Carriage House. Lead and asbestos will be abated at this time, as well. The third phase will address HVAC installation for museum-quality climate controls.

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