Sights in Kansas City
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Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Giant badminton shuttlecocks (the building represents the net) surround the encyclopedic Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, which has standout European painting, photography and Asian art collections. Its luminescent and cock-free Bloch Building, designed by Steven Holl, has earned rave reviews.
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Truman Presidential Museum & Library
Just east of Kansas City, Independence was the home of Harry S Truman, US president from 1945 to 1953. The Truman Presidential Museum & Library exhibits thousands of objects, including the famous 'The BUCK STOPS here!' sign, from the man who led the US through one of its most tumultuous eras.
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Harley Davidson Motorcycles
Harley Davidson Motorcycles hail from Milwaukee, but some are made right here, and you can take a free factory tour at the assembly plant which is 20 minutes north of downtown. No open-toed shoes or children under 12 allowed.
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Truman Home
See the simple life Harry and Bess lived following their life in the White House at the Truman Home, furnished with original belongings. Tour tickets are sold at the visitor center (tel: 816-254-9929; 223 N Main St).
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Arabia Steamboat Museum
The Arabia Steamboat Museum is home to 200 tons of salvaged 'treasure' from a riverboat that sunk in 1856 (one of hundreds claimed by the river). It's in City Market, which is an attraction itself.
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Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum covers African American teams (eg the KC Monarchs and New York Black Yankees) that flourished until baseball became fully integrated.
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Hallmark Visitors Center
The Hallmark Visitors Center features not-terribly-interesting exhibits on the greeting card giant's history, but hey, Hallmark is one of KC's biggest employers, so cut it some slack.
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Leila's Hair Museum
The remarkable Leila's Hair Museum in Independence holds the world's largest (and only public) collection of wreaths and jewelry made from hair, a popular 19th century art form.
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National Frontier Trails Museum
The National Frontier Trails Museum gives a good look at life for the pioneers along the Santa Fe, California and Oregon Trails; many began their journey in Independence.
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American Jazz Museum
You'll learn about different styles, rhythms, instruments and musicians - including KC native Charlie Parker - at the interactive American Jazz Museum.
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Liberty Memorial
The sobering National WWI Museum sits under the towering Liberty Memorial.
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National WWI Museum
The sobering National WWI Museum sits under the towering Liberty Memorial.
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Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art
TheKemper Museum of Contemporary Artnear country club plaza is small.
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