Religious History Museums in the Kansas City and St. Joseph Area

Religious History Museums and Historical Sites
Alphabetical Listing by City

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City	Description
Independence, MO	Children's Peace Pavilion Community of Christ Temple Auditorium 1001 W. Walnut, Independence, MO 64050 816-521-3033 Interactive children's museum is dedicated to pursuing and promoting peace through example. The Pavilion combines a variety of experiences, presentation, learning centers, hands-on activities, and communications that explore what it means to be a peacemaker. Free Admission (From Museum Brochure) [Web Site]
Independence, MO	Mormon Visitor's Center 937 W Walnut, Independence, MO 816-836-3466 Open daily 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Features a 28-foot-high painting of the Second Coming of Christ, with narration of his words. Guided tours include historical exhibits and artifacts of Mormons in western Missouri - 1831 to 1839. Enjoy a variety of movies on history, beliefs and purpose of life. Free Admission.
Leavenworth, KS	Chapel of the Veteran's Eisenhower Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center Located on the grounds of the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, the Chapel, built in 1893 features architecture reminiscent of the early European cathedrals. In 1921, the chapel was listed in Ripley's "Believe it or Not" as the only church in which Protestants and Catholic services were conducted simultaneously.
Unity Village, MO	Unity 1901 NW Blue Parkway, Unity Village, MO 64065 816-524-3550, Ext. 3000 Free historic guided tours of the buildings and grounds. Call for times, details and directions. [Web Site]