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Memorial Hill & Union Station

Explore the WWI Museum galleries, take in the memorial grounds, then choose an attraction at Union Station.

About $39–$45 for two3 hrs 15 minEstimated fit
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Map of the stops for Memorial Hill & Union StationA map of a few blocks, not to scale, north at the top, with straight lines between stops. Stop 1, National WWI Museum and Memorial, the start. Stop 2, Union Station Kansas City, 0.3 miles from stop 1, 15 min walk or short drive. The route is about 0.3 miles end to end. Landmarks shown: Crown Center.GRAND BLVDMCGEE TRFWYPenn Valley Park15 min walk or short driveCROWN CENTERSTART National WWI…Union Station Kansas City12N0.1 miMemorial Hill & Union StationMuseumWalkStreetcar lineStraight lines between stops, not driving directions.Not to scale, north up. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
The route is about 0.3 miles end to end. © OpenStreetMap

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Also close by
  • Holiday Reflections at Union Station, museum, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • Holiday Swing Market at Union Station, shopping, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • Liberty's Beacon light show (Liberty Memorial North Lawn), outdoors, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • Pierpont's at Union Station, food, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • Tinsel & 'Tinis at Union Station, drinks, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • Grünauer, food, 3 min walk from stop 2

The stops

  1. National WWI Museum and MemorialTwo adult admissions. The galleries are accessible to wheelchair users; the tower is not step-free and is excluded from an accessible visit.about 100 min · 2 Memorial Dr, Kansas City, MO 64108 · hours checked recently · then 15 min walk or short driveWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps
  2. Union Station Kansas CityPick what is open: exhibits, theatres, the planetarium or just the hall. Ticketed attractions are extra.about 80 min · 30 W Pershing Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108Website Google Maps Apple Maps
The Liberty Memorial tower rising over the lawn at the National WWI Museum and Memorial
Photo: Gabe S. · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
The Grand Hall inside Kansas City Union Station
Photo: Michael Barera · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

How the night flows

Do the museum first while its 5pm closing is ahead of you, then move to Union Station, which lists longer building hours. A step-free visit stays in the museum galleries and skips the Liberty Memorial Tower.

Good to know

Reservations
Check with the place
Parking
The museum lists free accessible parking. Union Station lists ADA spaces in its South Plaza lot and garage. Drive between stops if the current pedestrian route does not work for you.
Getting around
Driving, Walking
Setting
Indoors and outdoors
Alcohol
None needed
What to wear
Comfortable shoes for short walks between stops.

Before you go

Hours not confirmed for Union Station Kansas City. Check their pages first; they keep their own hours.

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We last looked over this date on September 17, 2026. That is a review of the plan, not a promise that every detail is current.

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