August 24, Tuesday (6 PM)
Community Curator with Dr. Catherine Futter
Decorative Silver
Dr. Catherine Futter, the Helen Jane and R. Hugh "Pat" Uhlmann Curator of Decorative Arts at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, will explore a large selection of items from the Museum’s Silver Collection. Learn more >>
September 16, Thursday (6 PM)
The Corinthian Hall Lecture at the Central Library, Downtown Kansas City
Join us for a lively conversation about one of Kansas City’s most beloved architectural and cultural icons. This wide-ranging discussion will explore the transformation of Corinthian Hall from the palatial residence of the Long family into Kansas City’s first history Museum. Learn more >>
September 19, Sunday (2 PM)
Preservation Workshop
Carpets, Rugs and Runners: Care and Storage of Large Floor Textiles
Union Station Kansas City/Kansas City Museum curatorial specialist Lisa Shockley will help you learn techniques to care for your large floor textiles. Learn more >>
Past Events
May 25, Tuesday (6 PM)
Community Curator with Ann Brownfield
Learn about Kansas City Museum’s historic hat collection with our May Community Curator, Ann Brownfield, at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 25 at Union Station. The Hat collection was recently featured in Kansas City Museum’s Exhibit in Print: Natural History on the Head: Contemporary Artists, Historical Fashion.
May 2, Sunday (Noon-4 PM)
Celebrate the 100 year anniversary of a Kansas City icon at Founders Day
In May 1940, the doors of Corinthian Hall were opened, welcoming guests to the Kansas City Museum. Celebrate 70 years of the Kansas City Museum and the 100th anniversary of Corinthian Hall at Founders Day Sunday, May 2nd at the Museum. Play games and create arts and crafts centered on the anniversary, and get a tasty treat from local company Boulevard Bakery and Pastries. Also, for the history buff, the Museum is releasing the 3rd edition of the Museum’s definitive book on Corinthian Hall: Corinthian Hall: An American Palace.
July 13-16, Tuesday - Friday (9:30 AM-3:30 PM)
July 20-23, Tuesday - Friday (9:30 AM-3:30 PM)
Get Ready for Summer! Check Out Museum Kids Summer Workshops
It's not too early to start thinking about signing your children up for summer workshops. This year, explore the world without leaving Kansas City. The Museum will take you on a whirlwind ride around six continents, playing games, creating arts and crafts and tasting delightful treats from several ethnic cultures. This program is produced in collaboration with the Kansas City Ethnic Enrichment Commission.
July 11 & 18, Sundays (1-3 PM)
Walk and Talk
Get some exercise, benefit the environment and learn – all in one program! Produced with the Kansas City Parks and Recreation Department’s “Car Free Weekends on Cliff Drive.” Learn more >>
July 11, Sunday (Noon-4 PM)
First Sunday Family Fun Day
Northeast Kansas City delights in its rich ethnic cultures. Explore the many cultures and traditions of these KC residents at First Sunday Family Fun Day. Learn more >>
July 9, 16, 23 & 30, Fridays (7 PM)
Concert Series
Slip into some smooth jazz and electric rock this summer at the Kansas City Museum’s Fridays in July concert series. Sponsored by the Historic Northeast Cultural Arts Commission. Learn more >>
