Accessing the Museum and Memorial

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July 22-23, 2026

Museum hours

Daily: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

U-shaped Drive: CLOSED

West Visitors Lot: Open - north end only for ADA parking

Kessler Rd: Open from Pershing Rd. to West Visitors Lot only

South campus: CLOSED

North campus: Open

Guest entry:

  • Enter at the Kessler Rd. and Pershing Rd. intersection.
  • Walk up the hill to the West Visitors Lot, or take a guest shuttle. (See ADA/Mobility Access)
  • Proceed to the Museum entrance.

Parking:

The north end of the West Visitors Lot is available for ADA parking. First-come, first-served.

Museum Guest shuttle:

  • 10 a.m.-5 p.m., every 10-15 minutes
  • Between the Kessler Rd./Pershing Rd. intersection and the West Visitors Lot.
  • Priority is given to Museum and Memorial visitors with mobility access needs. Guests accompanying a visitor with ADA needs may need to reunite at the West Visitors Lot.

KC Streetcar: Park near the KC Streetcar line and take the streetcar to the Union Station stop, then walk to the grounds entrance at Pershing Rd. and Kessler Rd. (Google Maps) (Apple Maps) (OpenStreetMap)

RideKC city bus to Union Station, then walk to the entrance at Pershing Rd. and Kessler Rd. (Google Maps) (Apple Maps) (OpenStreetMap)

Rideshare and taxis: Drop off/pick up at or near the intersection of Pershing Rd. and Kessler Rd. (Google Maps) (Apple Maps) (OpenStreetMap)

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Map of campus displaying accessible paths and areas

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