Union Station Kansas City Highlights and Campus Overview

Union Station Kansas City

HIGHLIGHTS AND CAMPUS OVERVIEW

the Visual Voice of Kansas City

A Year of Change. A Year that Changed Us. . .

As 2021 came to a close, all of us at your Union Station were

taking a deep breath and feeling both blessed and humbled by what happened at Kansas City’s historic home over the past year. Perhaps you were feeling the same.

Needless to say, the pace of change in all our lives maintained the same head-spinning speed in 2021 as was established in 2020. In and out of new and evolving health and safety mandates. Exciting new additions to our Science City. Incredibly consequential community investments in Union Station that are allowing us to accelerate needed preservation, restoration and renovation. Some parts of our business came roaring back to life while others continued taking a slow path back to pre-pandemic levels. And so much more. A year of change, indeed.

Then, in June, we welcomed an international delegation from Spain and Poland to help officially open Auschwitz. Not long ago.

Not far away. And from that moment on, we witnessed an astonishing and emotional response from our community and every corner of the country. Together, we learned the true message of Auschwitz . . .

Never Again. And WE were changed . . . for the better and forever.

To be honest, we weren’t sure how the tough topic of Auschwitz would be embraced in the midst of so much change in the world around us. The messages of the Holocaust are timeless. That’s true.

But timing is always critical to the success of any exhibition. It turns out, however, the moment was perfect. The messages of equity, diversity and inclusion resonated in a stunning way and there seems to be no end to it in sight, evidenced by the huge outpouring of appreciation and engagement on November 12th when we shared news about an unprecedented extension to the tour in Kansas City through March 20, 2022.

As of this writing, over 330,000 people have either visited or secured tickets to visit the Auschwitz exhibition. Over 26,000 of those are school-aged kids coming in field trips. Guests from all 50 States and multiple countries have made your Union Station their "must see" destination. These are record-breaking numbers and all the evidence one needs that this year of change has most certainly changed hundreds of thousands of lives in everlasting ways.

PHOTO: Courtesy: Frank Perez

With core missions of science education, celebration of community and preservation of history, Union Station is home to a multitude of award-winning attractions, destinations, and organizations.

Science City – recognized internationally – is a leader in STEM education for children from birth thru high school. The Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium is fitted with cutting-edge technology, live data feeds from NASA, and can visualize real-time astronomical occurrences for both in-person and online audiences. And the massive Bank of America Gallery regularly hosts the most prestigious international touring exhibitions.

Union Station is also home to a variety of unique shops, restaurants, theaters, meeting spaces and community events ranging from small and intimate to gatherings of over 150,000 people.

Rescued from the ruble after decades of decline, Union Station is credited as a wake-up call for preservationists, historians, and civic leaders worldwide as to what is possible when public/private partnerships, an enthusiastic citizenry, and visionary leadership combine to preserve our past and build for the future. In fact, the Union Station story is now a case study in enlightened strategic planning for museums, cultural centers, and community gatherings places around the globe.

Strong. Financially Secure. Self-Sustaining. Disciplined. And driven to succeed. All of these describe Union Station Kansas City.

And perhaps most importantly, our guests and diverse, far-reaching communities describes us as “the visual voice”, “the historic home”, and “the place where we ALL gather to listen, learn and celebrate life’s most important moments”. High praise, indeed.

George Guastello President & CEO

EXHIBITION MUST CLOSE MARCH 20 – OVER 330,000 HAVE ALREADY SEEN

The most comprehensive exhibition on Auschwitz featuring more than 700 original objects.

An Exhibition By

Presented By

Community Partner

Supported By

Hotel Partner

Media Partner

NFL DRAFT

Coming to Union Station 2023

Union Station Centennial Experience © Carolyn T Davis

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Union Station Kansas City Connect • Create • Discover • Celebrate

From stockyards and railways, fountains and jazz, world-class barbecue and modern commerce, Union Station has served as the front doorstep to Kansas City through it all.

Originally constructed in 1914 as a massive railroad terminal, Union Station quickly became a centering point for commerce, culture and community. Today, over 100 years later, Union Station Kansas City – a 501(c)3 non-profit organization – has reclaimed those monikers and added more. Today, this historic self-sustaining landmark located in the heart of downtown Kansas City is where our citizens connect, create, discover and celebrate. We incubate young businesses. We teach young students. We deliver world-class exhibitions. And, of course, we celebrate and inspire an entire Greater Kansas City community. In 2017 and 2018 alone, the community and region generously recognized the Station and Science City with awards for “Best of KC,” “Attraction of the Year,” “Favorite Family-Friendly Attraction” and “Favorite Historic Attraction.”

Now, with a burgeoning downtown and crossroads arts district, this “Paris of the Plains” future has never looked so bright.

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All roads lead to Kansas City. The center of the nation. The heart of America. In two states. Connected by location and a sense of purpose. A place that feels like mainstreet, USA but has become a major destination. A place with Midwestern hospitality but still on the leading edge.

• America’s most centrally located major metropolitan area • 400 daily flights with non-stop service to 56 destinations • 55 million people within a day’s drive

And people across the country couldn’t agree more...

“Revel in the revival” Best Trips 2019 – National Geographic “Worth a closer look …” – Vogue “Kansas City doesn’t disappoint.” – Forbes “More museums than you would expect” – USA Today “Kansas City is so hot right now.” – Conde Nast Traveler “A happy state of mind” – The New York Times “11 Cities on the Rise” – Smart Meetings “More than barbecue and jazz … but those parts are stellar” – New York Magazine “America’s newest boozy boomtown” – Food & Wine “Book your tickets” – Food & Wine “Miraculous …. A phenomenon” – The New York Times “A historic hub” – CNN “An unexpected travel surprise” – National Geographic

Union Station, an architectural masterpiece. Living history. A place for great adventure. Where Kansas City connects, creates, discovers and celebrates.

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UNION STATION KANSAS CITY BUILDING DIRECTORY

LEVEL C

ARTHUR STILWELL ROOM UP TO LEVEL B NORTHWEST ELEVATOR

EXHIBIT GIFT SHOP

TOURING EXHIBITION AREA

HISTORIC PUMP ROOM

BANK OF AMERICA GALLERY EXHIBITION BOX OFFICE VOLUNTEER OFFICE

SOUTHWEST ELEVATOR

ATTRACTIONS

SERVICES

SHOPPING

DINING

EVENT SPACE

TENANTS

RESTROOMS

ELEVATORS

TRANSIT

Exhibition Gallery Top 10 Exhibitions by Attendance Exhibition

Timeframe

Auschwitz.

June 2021 March 2022 April - September 2001 February September 2008

Not long ago. Not far away.

Titanic Bodies Revealed

The Dead Sea Scrolls February - May 2007 June 2018 - January 2019 May 2010 - January Dino’s Unearthed 2011 November 2016 Pompeii May 2017 March - September Titanic: The Artifact Exhibit 2012 The Discovery of King April 2014 Tut September 2014 Diana: March - June 2011 Dinosaurs Revealed

A Celebration of Life

Total Attendance

Ave. Daily Visitors

328,6271

1,375

279,499

1,826

196,329

1,061

190,465

2,140

165,019

868

149,429

609

141,871

738

122,450

644

115,634

741

105,074

1,050

Other Exhibitions include: Real Pirates, Da Vinci, Art of the Brick, Mummies of the World and more.

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*As of 2/7/22

Exhibition Gallery

Exhibition Gallery (Continued)

Arthur Stilwell Conference Room

Exhibition Approach Gallery

UNION STATION KANSAS CITY BUILDING DIRECTORY OUTDOOR EVENT SPACE

HAVERTY FAMILY YARDS OPEN FOR EVENTS ONLY

LEVEL B REGNIER EXTREME SCREEN

GOTTLIEB PLANETARIUM

INNOVATION CENTER DOWN TO LEVEL C

MAIN BOX OFFICE

KC BOARD OF ELECTIONS

IRS TAXPAYER ASSISTANCE

TO PUBLIC PARKING

NORTHWEST ELEVATOR

UP TO GRAND HALL

CONCESSIONS

PARKING

KC FRINGE

CITY STAGE (LIVE THEATRE)

ESCAPE ROOM KC

KCAT

SECURITY

ATTRACTIONS

SERVICES

SHOPPING

DINING

EVENT SPACE

TENANTS

RESTROOMS

ELEVATORS

TRANSIT

Extreme Screen Theatre

City Stage Theatre

Innovation Center

Planetarium

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95

96

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90

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UNION STATION TRACKS 91

71

5 10

SCIENCE CITY SCALE 3/8” = 10’

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10x10

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95

71

71

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Haverty Family Yards

UNION STATION KANSAS CITY BUILDING DIRECTORY

LEVEL 1/ GRAND HALL

FREIGHT HOUSE BRIDGE ACCESS • • • •

JACK STACK BARBECUE LIDIA’S GRÜENAUER CROSSROADS DISTRICT

MODEL TRAIN EXHIBIT

SCIENCE CITY

GRAND PLAZA

SCIENCE CITY STORE ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY

AMTRAK PARISI CAFÉ

PARKING

PO BOXES

JARVIS HUNT ROOM

NORTHWEST ELEVATOR

DOWN TO LEVEL B

KANSAS CITY STORE NORTHEAST ELEVATOR

GRAND HALL

TO MAIN STREET

INFO BOOTH

CHAMBER BOARD ROOM

ATM TO PUBLIC PARKING

METRO PARK & RIDE PERSHING

UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE

HARVEY’S RESTAURANT

SOUTHWEST ELEVATOR

DIGITAL DIRECTORY

PIERPONT’S RESTAURANT

HARVEY’S EXPRESS

ATTRACTIONS

SERVICES

SHOPPING

DINING

EVENT SPACE

TENANTS

DIGITAL DIRECTORY

RESTROOMS

SOUTHEAST ELEVATOR

‘THE LINK’ TO CROWN CENTER

ELEVATORS

TRANSIT

PUBLIC TRANSIT MAIN STREET

Grand Hall

Grand Plaza

Jarvis Hunt Room

South Festival Plaza

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Interactive Learning Get In The Action

Science City

WHISPER DISHES

Interactive Learning Get In The Action

WHISPER DISHES Butler Blackhawk

Butler Blackhawk

BRAIN PUZZLES BRAIN PUZZLES

Interactive Learning

Interactive Learning

Science City is a place of wonder, where you can find something new with each visit. Throw the “don’t touch” mindset out the window. There are no TESTS and no wrong or right answers, just a chance to EXPLORE with freedom and pure imagination.

Science City is a place of wonder, where you can find something new with each visit. Throw the “don’t touch” mindset out the window. There are no TESTS and no wrong or right answers, just a chance to EXPLORE with freedom and pure imagination.

Shadow Wall

Shadow Wall

DOC’S TOT LOT

Giant Lever

Periodic Table

Giant Lever

Periodic Table

Goppert

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PLANETARIUM

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