A guide to the history and natural resources of the Kansas City - St. Joseph area and surrounding communities

 

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]

Other Museum and Historical Site Listings
General Interest    Living History   Military History   Art History   Religious History


PO Box 119 ◦ Smithville MO ◦ 64089 Email Phone  816-898-7485