Arabia Steamboat Museum

On Grand Boulevard visitors can step into the mythic history of Kansas City frontier life at the Arabia Steamboat Museum. This museum is a labor of love by blue-collar Kansas Families who dug up the Arabia Steamboat which sank in 1856, and made it famous for that very reason. The history of this endeavor is as compelling as the relics recovered from the wrecks of the boat, and provide a rich and fascinating account of life in the nineteenth century and the spirit of Kansas City. The fact that the collection has been created and maintained painstakingly by ordinary families gives it heart and warmth that are rarely found in most museums. The museum also has a website.

Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is famous not only for its extensive art collection but also incredible architecture, which earned it the top rank on Time Magazine's 2007 list of the "10 Best (New and Upcoming) Architectural Marvels" across the globe. The museum boasts highly prized collections of European and Asian art, and is home to the entire Hallmark photography collection, dating back to 1839. The most famous and appealing part of the museum may be its sculpture park, which contains a wonderful collection of works by many luminary sculptors. Of particular note is the Shuttlecocks collection, a large sculpture exhibit of oversized shuttlecocks. Entry to the museum is free. Visitors can take their time walking around in the museum's galleries and then relax and reflect in the comfort of their limousine.

Visitors should consult their limousine rental company to ask about packages, discounts and day tours. Museum tickets are invariably cheap, and families and groups looking to spend a reasonably priced and memorable time in Kansas City will find it hard to beat the convenience of limousines and the richness of KC's museums.

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