About Us
The Friends of the Kansas City Museum is a 501(c)(3) organization of volunteers committed to promoting the Kansas City Museum at Corinthian Hall. Out mission is to be a dynamic and vital partner in building the Kansas City Museum at Corinthian Hall into a world class museum with inspiring exhibits that draws people here to learn about our city’s rich history.
Beginning shortly after the donation of Corinthian Hall, five women formed the Women’s Advisory Committee, a precursor to the Friends of the Kansas City Museum. The Women’s Advisory Committee spearheaded fundraising and the administration of the museum during its establishment. With the addition of its first director, a very young Bostonian named John Ripley Forbes – who worked without pay to get the museum on its feet – the volunteer spirit was embedded deep into today’s Kansas City Museum.
With financial support and volunteer manpower, the Friends of the Kansas City Museum continue to be a vital part of the institution’s operations. To become a member of the Friends of the Kansas City Museum, please join online or contact Katrina Waldrop Henke (816-741-9320) or Patricia Kurtz (816-241-2287).
