Inside Union Station, the Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium gives Kansas City families a front-row seat to the universe — one of the largest, most advanced planetarium domes in the Midwest, wrapped in a comfy theatre where kids can finally ask “what’s that star?” and get a spectacular answer.
The rotating lineup mixes live guided tours of the night sky with full-dome films that dive into black holes, rocket launches and the search for life beyond Earth. Weekend family shows are paced for young astronomers, and the pre-show sky talk points out what to look for that very night above Kansas City.
Pair a show with Science City next door and Union Station’s Grand Hall, and you’ve built a full day where “I’m bored” never stands a chance.
The stars over the prairie are famous. This is where Kansas City kids fall in love with them.
