The Kansas City Museum is the city’s official history museum, housed in the restored 1910 Long-Bell mansion called Corinthian Hall in the Historic Northeast neighborhood. Closed for a major multi-year restoration from 2014 to 2021, the museum reopened with updated exhibits telling Kansas City’s history — plus the architectural restoration is itself part of the experience. For visitors interested in KC-specific history and historic architecture, it’s a distinctive half-day stop, and the 2017-2021 restoration upgraded accessibility throughout.
How We Serve Kansas City Museum Visitors
We deliver to your downtown Kansas City hotel ahead of check-in. The Kansas City Museum is about 10-15 minutes northeast of downtown by rideshare. The scooter rides in any SUV.
About the Museum
The museum occupies the 1910 Long-Bell mansion of R.A. Long, one of the Kansas City lumber-industry magnates of the early 20th century. The house itself is an architectural destination, and the museum’s exhibits blend mansion tour with Kansas City history.
Exhibits cover:
- Long family history and the mansion’s period interiors
- Kansas City’s development through the late 19th and early 20th centuries
- Rotating special-topic exhibitions
- Community-focused public programming
Plan 2-3 hours for a thorough visit.
Accessibility
The 2017-2021 restoration brought the historic mansion to current ADA standards for public-accessible areas:
- Accessible parking near the main entrance
- Ramped entry into the mansion
- Elevator access between floors (installed as part of restoration)
- Accessible public gallery areas throughout the main floors
- Accessible restrooms
- Accessible museum shop
Some historic-preservation areas have less formal accessibility; confirm specific exhibit access at visit.
Pairing the Visit
With Northeast Kansas City heritage — the Historic Northeast neighborhood has other historic mansions and architectural destinations along Gladstone Boulevard.
With downtown KC — a short rideshare back to the Crossroads, River Market, or Power & Light District for dinner after the museum.
With 18th & Vine — across town but complementary history-focused pairing.