WOO HOO Kansas City!

Over spring break this year, some friends of mine and I took a little trip to Kansas City. While we were up there, we stopped by a few different places, including the Kansas City Zoo, as well as the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art. Both of these places were lots of fun, and I would recommend a trip to either any time you may have a chance.

The Kansas City Zoo is located at 6800 Zoo Drive in Swope Park. It's simple to find, even if you don't know Kansas City that well. The admission prices are a bit steep, but the entertainment is worth it. There is a plethora of animals to be seen, and most of them are willing to get up close and personal. This includes the kangaroos they let roam the land free. Also, there are rides available to patrons at an additional price, such as a boat, train or lift, to take you around (or over) all of the fun exhibits.

Check out their website for all the details!

Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art is also worth a visit. The museum is located in Overland Park Kansas City; and interestingly enough, it is also located in Johnson County Community College. That's right, in a community college. The best part, admission is free! There were multiple different exhibits to view, including a video room to watch video art. There was a whole floor designated to impressionism, and multiple other exhibits, including sculpture and photography. I'm not about to say I know the first thing about contemporary art, regardless of how interesting I may find it, so it was really nice that there were workers at the museum around every corner to explain how to look at certain pieces or answer any questions you may have. And, when all is said and done, you can stop by the gift shop to take a little art home with you. Who doesn't like that?


Hours and Address along with current exhibits are located on their website.