Science City
General Admission

science city at union station kansas city

Admission

  • Union Station Members Free Admission Year-Round to Science City
  • General Admission $16.50*
  • *Excludes Preservation Fee. Prices subject to change

Hours of Operation

  • Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
  • Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

Join Us All Month Long For Activities and Demos with Science City Educators

Monthly Theme: Earth Month!

Daily Science Demos and Activities

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Indoor Fun for the Whole Family!

Chromatic Flowers? – Make a flower out of various materials that will diffuse colors throughout its petals.

Origami Bugs – Learn how to fold paper and make a model of your favorite bug.

Counting the Years – Examine cross sections of tree rings to determine the ages of the trees.

Hydroponics – Learn how scientists grow food without using any soil.

Starting Seeds – Make your own plant germinator and start growing a seed. 

Location
Periodic Table
Type
Educational
Recommended Age Range
All Ages

Recycled Paper Flowers

Create a flower using paper recycled from previous Creative Corner art projects!

Location
Creative Corner
Type
Educational, Art
Recommended Age Range
All Ages

Rose Embroidery Mini Hoop

Using 3D printed embroider hoops, follow along with the instructions to embroider your very own spiderweb rose pattern!

Location
Maker Studio
Type
Educational, Craft, Maker, Indoor Fun
Recommended Age Range
All Ages

Early Learning Activities

Science City Storytime:
Join us in the PNC Learning Lab on Tuesday and Thursdays at 11:30am starting for songs, stories, and activities surrounding our monthly theme. Each week we will have a different story and activity. Suggested age range 3 to 8 (All are Welcome)

Music and Movement:
Join us for Music and Movement in PNC Learning Lab on Tuesday and Thursday at 11am  to learn about music and move together! We will interact with music while engaging our gross motor skills with various instruments and activities. Suggested age range 1-5 (All are Welcome)

Circle Time:
Join us in Let’s Play on Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30am for a flexible Infant and Toddler Circle Time! We will be singing songs, counting, and share stories to start our day! (This is for ages 3 and under with their caregiver support)

Location
PNC Learning Lab
Type
Educational
Recommended Age Range
Early Learning

Unique Earth

Learn about how Earth’s climate affects all of us, and explore datasets all about what makes Earth such a unique planet!

Location
Science on a Sphere
Type
Educational
Recommended Age Range
All Ages

Animal Chats

Join us at 11 and 3 to learn more about our animals!

Location
Nature Works
Type
Educational, Indoor Fun
Recommended Age Range
All Ages