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The Trails Museum highlights the exciting history of the Santa Fe, Oregon and California Trails, and the personal trials and adventures of the pioneers who opened the West -- and changed American History. An award-winning 17 minute film gives a great overview of the three trails.
Authentic 19th century covered wagons, original trail letters and diaries, and artifacts found along the trails all appeal to kids. Hands-on exhibits include a miniature wagon people of all ages can help load, making those critical decisions about what to take. A computerized Lewis and Clark game accompanies the "Blazing the Way West" exhibit about western explorers. Horse or mule drawn covered wagon rides with the Wrangler are available for an additional fee.
www.frontiertrailsmuseum.org
318 W. Pacific
(816) 325-7575
Open: 9am-4:30pm Mon-Sat; 12:30-4:30pm Sun
Admission: $5 adults; $4.50 seniors; $3.50 6-17; under 6 free
This two-story 1859 Jackson County Jail, with its barred windows, double iron doors and leg chains, once housed Frank James, Jesse James notorious brother. Visitors are amazed to learn how James was treated like a hero and showered with gifts throughout his incarceration. Four feet away rises the back wall of the federalist-style marshal's house which was home for county marshals until the early 1930s. Special exhibits such as a collection of confiscated handmade weapons are available. www.jchs.org
217 N. Main
(816) 461-1897
Open: April-October
10am-4pm Mon-Sat; 1-4pm Sun
Admission: $5 adults; $4.50 seniors;
$2 ages 6-16; under 6 free
Closed January - March
The Children's Peace Pavilion was established in 1995 as a gift to the children of the world from the Community of Christ, formerly Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. The Children's Peace Pavilion is a 'special place'; where children, of all ages and faiths, can come to learn about peace and what it means to be a Peacemaker. Children delight at the interactive exhibits, drama and hands-on activities. www.kidpeace.org
1001 West Walnut
(816) 521-3033
Open: Tues-Sat 9:30am-4pm
Admission: Free
Home to marionettes created by local puppeteers Robert Smith and Hazelle Rollins, puppets from around the world and a puppet resource center and puppet stage. Create your own puppet. Live puppet show monthly.
11025 E. Winner Road
(816) 833-9777
Hours: 10am-5pm Tue-Sat
Admission: $3 adults; $1.50 under 16
The park features four miles of walking trails, two stocked lakes for fishing and picnic sites. An aquarium and insect and animal exhibits are displayed in the lodge.
1601 S. Speck Rd
(816) 325-7115
Open: 9am-dusk Tues-Sat, 12-dusk Sun
Carousel and play area for children on the ground floor of the Independence Center.
Independence Center
Hwy. 291 & I-70
(816) 795-6110
The permanent exhibit "Harry S. Truman: His Life and Times" has four interactive "discovery area" activities for children including sorting mail in honor of Truman's service as a postmaster; a contest between a train/street car route and Harry's auto to see who can reach Bess's home faster from Harry's boyhood farm in Grandview; making campaign buttons and "Buck Stops Here" signs to take home; and dressing up as Harry, Bess or Margaret.
500 West 24 Hwy
(816) 268-8200
Open: 9:00am-5:00pm Mon-Sat; 9:00am-9pm Thrs (May-September); 12:00noon-5:00pm Sun. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day
Admission: $8 adults; $7 seniors; $3 ages 6-15, under 6 free
Take a ride with Pioneer Trails Adventures Wrangler by horse-drawn carriage, covered wagon, or in Santa's sleigh during the holidays, as he entertains you with stories of tales of yesteryear.
Independence Square
(816) 456-4991
www.PioneerTrailsAdventures.com
Miniature golf, arcade games, go-carts, batting cages, and more.
10735 E. 40 Hwy.
(816) 358-0088
Open: 10am-11pm Mon-Sat, 12pm-11pm Sun
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