# Science City at Union Station Winter Discovery Workshops & Maker Studio > Place to go for families in the Kansas City area (MO / KS). Times are Central Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: Science City at Union Station, 30 W Pershing Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108 - Ages: All ages (especially vibrant for ages 0 to 14) - Price: $15.50 general admission; Free for children ages 12 months and younger and Union Station Members - Organizer: Union Station Kansas City - Official page: https://unionstation.org/science-city/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/activities/science-city-at-union-station-winter-discovery-workshops-and-maker-stu--listing-72af8047b9d1e24c4c7f7809 ## About Science City inside historic Union Station is an interactive wonderland spanning more than 100,000 square feet of hands-on exhibits, maker studios, and STEM laboratories. During the winter months, Science City hosts seasonal discovery workshops, science demonstrations, and creative tinkering sessions where kids can build winter structures, experiment with dry ice physics, and explore robotics. Little learners love the dedicated early childhood spaces, including StepZone and Creative Corner, which offer padded climbing structures and sensory water tables. Older kids can test gravity on the bike suspended on a high wire, explore real fossil digs in the paleontology lab, or gaze at stars in the Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium. The cavernous indoor setting makes it an unbeatable escape from frigid winter temperatures. • Stroller Accessibility: Fully ADA compliant with wide paved ramps and large elevators connecting all multi-level exhibition halls across Union Station. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Dedicated Mother's Nursing Room with rocking chairs and electrical outlets, plus numerous clean family restrooms with changing stations. • Age Suitability: Exceptional for toddlers through tweens (ages 0 to 14), with specialized zones for ages 0-3, 4-7, and 8+. • Sensory Tips: High sensory engagement with interactive sounds, flashing lights, and mechanical motion; quiet sensory spaces and calm corners are available on the lower level. ## Similar picks in Kansas City - [Anita B. 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