The Museum and Memorial is open.
Due to a large private event taking place on the grounds, parking and transportation on Oct. 1-Oct. 4, 2025 will change from day to day. Click on the links for more information:
How to access the Museum and Memorial (10 a.m.-5 p.m.)
Parking for Wednesday-Thursday, Oct. 1-2
Parking for Friday-Saturday, Oct. 3-4
How to access the Museum and Memorial (10 a.m.-5 p.m.):
Many streets and footpaths will be closed or have restricted access.
To access the Museum and Memorial grounds from downtown Kansas City:
- Take the designated footpath from Union Station via Kessler Road.
- This is a walk up a slight incline that will take approximately 10-15 minutes on foot.
- From Oct. 2-4, a Golf Cart relay will occur at the corner of Pershing and Kessler.
- Please note that the Golf Cart relay has limited spots and will give priority to visitors to the Museum and Memorial needing ADA access.
- This relay will operate on a loop with 10-15 minutes between each departure.
- Visitors will arrive at the West Visitor Lot approximately 500 ft from the building entrance (step-free).
$10 Special Promotion
On Oct. 3-4, see everything the Museum and Memorial has to offer for only $10!
Map + access points
Parking for Wednesday-Thursday, Oct. 1-2, 2025
| 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Regular admission prices | Limited parking |
Parking for the Museum and Memorial
On the grounds:
- FREE parking in the West Visitors Lot (enter via Kessler Road)
- FREE parking along Kessler Road
ADA parking:
- West Visitors Lot (enter via Kessler Road)
Paid parking in the vicinity:
- Union Station
- Crown Center
Parking elsewhere + public transit:
Take the KC Streetcar to the Union Station stop.
Or arrive via city bus with RideKC, which also offers park-and-ride options.
Parking for Friday-Saturday, Oct. 3-4, 2025
| 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | $10 Special Promotion | No parking |
Concert attendees should plan to park elsewhere and follow guidelines outlined for guests at chappellroankc.com
All questions about concert ticketing, accessibility and accommodations should be directed to the event organizer. The Museum and Memorial is happy to answer questions about visiting the Museum and Memorial.
Parking for the Museum and Memorial
On the grounds:
- NO PARKING anywhere on the grounds or surrounding streets
Paid parking in the vicinity:
- Union Station
- Crown Center
Parking elsewhere + public transit:
Take the KC Streetcar to the Union Station stop.
Or arrive via city bus with RideKC, which also offers park-and-ride options.