Here are some great places to take your kiddos that are either in Kansas City or a day-trip away for Spring Break.
Nelson and Kemper Art Museums
Get inspired and study Egyptian, Roman, European or sculpture art at the Nelson Atkins Museum. Admission is FREE for everyone. You can also get an interactive guide of the museum with ipod Touches containing a Mobile Guide. These are available at the information desk. Another highlight is having a snack or lunch in the Rozzelle Court Restaurant.
If “traditional” art isn’t your thing – you can enjoy the vast and wild world of contemporary art. Kemper Contemporary Museum of Art. Admission is FREE for everyone. Another highlight is the amazing Cafe Sebastienne – but reservations are highly recommended.
Hallmark Cards (Kaleidoscope & Visitor Centers)
At Kaleidoscope, children use their imaginations to make art with left-over materials from Hallmark’s manufacturing processes. And if that wasn’t cool enough, the environment makes you believe you just stepped into the most amazing Hallmark Card since it was designed by their very talented artists. And it is FREE.
And make sure stop by the Hallmark Visitor Center where you can see exhibits about the Hall Family and development of Hallmark Cards, as well as some of the past ornament collections and vintage cards.
Presidential Libraries
Kansas City is just a short drive to two presidential libraries and museums – Eisenhower and Truman.
Visit the Eisenhower Library & Museum and the Truman Library & Museum and experience the “backstory” of two consecutive presidents that follows the end of depression and World War II to the dropping of the atomic bomb and the Cold War.
World War I Museum
The nationally-recognized (and newly renovated) World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial allows you to experience the war which should have “ended all wars” with interactive exhibits, amazing collections, and stunning reminders of the first World War.
Sea Life Aquarium and LEGOland Discovery Center
Crown Center has add two amazing entertainment venues – SeaLife Aquarium and LEGOland Discovery Center. If you are going to either, I highly recommend purchasing your tickets and making reservations now – as it will be a busy week.
Moon Marble
At Moon Marble you can get a hands-on presentation on how glass marbles are made as well as shop for unique and interesting hand-made marbles from their selection of over 1000 different colors and sizes. Plus they have the best selection of classic toys and candy.
If you have other places that you love, please leave a comment. I know there are several families who are staying in Kansas City next week and we would all love some new and different ideas.