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Kansas City’s Science City is THE place for inquisitive young minds to create, explore, and experiment with the BIG world of science through hands-on learning and non-stop fun. Internationally awarded for “Visitor Experience” and named one of the country’s TOP 25 science centers, Science City annually educates and entertains hundreds of thousands of science-thirsty children of all ages. Centrally located in the heart of Kansas City and part of the historic and acclaimed Union Station complex, Science City boasts hundreds of interactive displays covering more than 92,000 sq ft. Featured attractions include: - Simple Machines At Play: Explore six simple machines in the first ever outdoor Science City experience. You'll climb, race, lift, slide, turn and fasten - moving your body and engaging your mind all at the same time. - Every Last Drop: Explore water, an extraordinary molecule and our relationship to it. - Genetics: Unlock the Code: Discover the science and wonder behind the human genome. - Interactive Entrance: Touch, feel, play and learn as you make your way into Science City. - Maker Studio: Become a Maker as you create and construct in this unique hands-on learning lab. - Nature Center: Get up close and observe the diverse and beloved animals that call Science City home. - Science of Energy: Power up your imagination as you learn about energy and how it touches every part of our lives. - Science on a Sphere: A stunning and powerful visual perspective of Earth and ot...

Attractions at Union Station Kansas City | Union Station KC call CAl trash-can audio wheelchair right-chevron headphones tickets left-large-arrow facebook space cart pin video-resource-button sensitive-content atm youtube left-chevron plus wifi search eye instagram group backward right-large-arrow chevron-up wheelchair-3 traffic-sign baby-stroller mouse chevron-down twitter clock money cheers magnifying-glass calendar blog pdf-file-icon pin-map pause forward mother right-arrow left-arrow minus cart-with-number silverware Lifted Logic Web Design in Kansas City clock location phone phone-alt play chevron-down medium-chevron-down chevron-down-thin chevron-left chevron-right chevron-up facebook checkbox checkbox-checked radio radio-selected instagram google plus pinterest twitter youtube send linkedin close down-arrow rewind fast-forward thin-plus information elevator restrooms transportation up-arrow pencil Science City Internationally awarded for “Visitor Experience” and regionally voted “Favorite Family-Friendly Attraction,” Science City Powered by Burns & McDonnell features over 300 interactive exhibits and is host to countless STEM-based events. Annually, it educates and entertains hundreds of thousands of science-thirsty children of all ages. It is THE place for inquisitive young minds to create, explore, and experiment with the BIG world of science through hands-on learning and non-stop fun. Model Train Gallery Our model trains are running again and you’re welcome to co...

About Science City | Science City at Union Station KC call CAl trash-can audio wheelchair right-chevron headphones tickets left-large-arrow facebook space cart pin video-resource-button sensitive-content atm youtube left-chevron plus wifi search eye instagram group backward right-large-arrow chevron-up wheelchair-3 traffic-sign baby-stroller mouse chevron-down twitter clock money cheers magnifying-glass calendar blog pdf-file-icon pin-map pause forward mother right-arrow left-arrow minus cart-with-number silverware Lifted Logic Web Design in Kansas City clock location phone phone-alt play chevron-down medium-chevron-down chevron-down-thin chevron-left chevron-right chevron-up facebook checkbox checkbox-checked radio radio-selected instagram google plus pinterest twitter youtube send linkedin close down-arrow rewind fast-forward thin-plus information elevator restrooms transportation up-arrow pencil With nearly 100,000 sq ft of indoor and outdoor experiences and over 300 interactive exhibits, there’s something to discover around every turn at Science City. Featuring over 13,000 sq. ft. dedicated to your youngest learners, infants to 6-year-olds can begin their early childhood development within our walls. Its magic starts with its location. An architectural and historic marvel, Union Station provides a venue unlike any other science center in the nation. From the moment you pass under the clock to your first step inside the cityscape of Science City, the experience is guara...

Beijing and Shanghai have made considerable progress since 2015, gaining on and overtaking some of the United States’ top science cities. Boston, New York and San Francisco have meanwhile fallen slightly in their output of science papers within the Nature Index. Changes to each of the leading five science cities’ adjusted Share since 2015 are shown below, along with a breakdown of the top collaborating institutions within each city. Because large network organizations, such as the Chinese Academy of Sciences, span multiple cities, we have counted their constituent bodies instead when calculating the number of institutions in the top 500 of the Index. All population statistics date from 2020. GDP per capita figures in Chinese cities date from 2021 and in US cities date from 2019. All currency data expressed in US dollars. Sources: Nature Index, National Bureau of Statistics of China, Statista, Science Cities (Savills, 2021), US Census Bureau; data analysis: Bo Wu; infographic: Tanner Maxwell, Simon Baker and Benjamin Plackett 1. Beijing Population: 21.9 million GDP per capita: $27,253 Average scientist salary: $34,830 Number of institutions in Nature Index top 500: 23 China’s capital has rapidly grown its adjusted Share in recent years to cement its position as the world’s leading science city. Sources: Nature Index, National Bureau of Statistics of China, Statista, Science Cities (Savills, 2021); data analysis: Bo Wu; infographic: Tanner Maxwell, Simon Baker and Benjamin P...

Science City General Admission - Union Station call CAl trash-can audio wheelchair right-chevron headphones tickets left-large-arrow facebook space cart pin video-resource-button sensitive-content atm youtube left-chevron plus wifi search eye instagram group backward right-large-arrow chevron-up wheelchair-3 traffic-sign baby-stroller mouse chevron-down twitter clock money cheers magnifying-glass calendar blog pdf-file-icon pin-map pause forward mother right-arrow left-arrow minus cart-with-number silverware Lifted Logic Web Design in Kansas City clock location phone phone-alt play chevron-down medium-chevron-down chevron-down-thin chevron-left chevron-right chevron-up facebook checkbox checkbox-checked radio radio-selected instagram google plus pinterest twitter youtube send linkedin close down-arrow rewind fast-forward thin-plus information elevator restrooms transportation up-arrow pencil Monthly Theme: NFL Combine S | Hearts: Biology models will be out for guests to explore and learn from. T | Pulse Oximetry: Explore blood and lung models to learn how oxygen travels through the body. E | Bone Structure: Look at bone models and learn about skeleton measuring. A | Brain Helmets: Learn about the sections of the brain and test your reaction times. M | Measuring: Use various devices to measure body functions. Story time | 11:30 am Storytime Join us as we jump into Sports and Fitness month at Science City with books and activities surrounding the important and fun skill of j...

Science City - Powered By Burns & McDonnell | Union Station KC call CAl trash-can audio wheelchair right-chevron headphones tickets left-large-arrow facebook space cart pin video-resource-button sensitive-content atm youtube left-chevron plus wifi search eye instagram group backward right-large-arrow chevron-up wheelchair-3 traffic-sign baby-stroller mouse chevron-down twitter clock money cheers magnifying-glass calendar blog pdf-file-icon pin-map pause forward mother right-arrow left-arrow minus cart-with-number silverware Lifted Logic Web Design in Kansas City clock location phone phone-alt play chevron-down medium-chevron-down chevron-down-thin chevron-left chevron-right chevron-up facebook checkbox checkbox-checked radio radio-selected instagram google plus pinterest twitter youtube send linkedin close down-arrow rewind fast-forward thin-plus information elevator restrooms transportation up-arrow pencil Kansas City’s Favorite Family-Friendly Attraction For our youngest of explorers and beyond, Science City is THE place to experience the amazing world of science first-hand. Indoors. Outdoors. Through fun and engaging exhibits and educator-led programs and activities. Your lifelong love of science, learning, and discovery begins here. Buy Tickets →

Thank you for visiting nature.com. You are using a browser version with limited support for CSS. To obtain the best experience, we recommend you use a more up to date browser (or turn off compatibility mode in Internet Explorer). In the meantime, to ensure continued support, we are displaying the site without styles and JavaScript. This Index looks at the policy, politics and science behind the world’s leading cities for output of high quality research. China fares well; Beijing continues to lead the pack and Shanghai is in 3rd place. The United States, however, managed to keep hold of the other three spots in the top five, buoyed by a strong performance in the life sciences, thanks to the development of COVID-19 vaccines in the greater Boston area.

We spent the better part of the day here with two boys ages 9 and 12. We arrived just after the 10am opening and were able to enjoy many exhibits before it was too busy. There were a couple of school groups and children of all ages. The boys enjoyed every activity and we only had to wait a few minutes for most. They especially liked the outdoor playground. About noon the crowd thinned some. We left about 1 for lunch and returned about 2 to revisit some activities and explore those we missed. Far less people. Overall we spent about 4 1/2 hours. There were activities for all ages and everyone got along and took turns. We certainly got our money's worth and had a great outing. Union station opened its doors to the public in October of 1914. It is an excellent example of Beaux-Arts architecture which had been very popular but was beginning to go out vogue. Rail passenger travel peaked during WWII but then fell victim to jet planes and the Interstate highway. In 1971 Amtrak took over the country's passenger train system. They felt that they could not justify the expense of the structure for the few remaining trains and moved out the early 80s. By that time the building was deteriorating rapidly. It is fortunate that the edifice did not end up becoming a parking lot, the fate of many other American rail stations. There are lots of activities at the station but it is worth a visit just to view the building itself. If possible enter through the doors on Main St. There is an extens...