Kansas City offers a walkable downtown conference setting with great opportunities for fellowship, exploration, and connection outside of conference sessions.
Many of the city's most popular cultural attractions and landmarks are easily accessible from the Kansas City Convention Center, whether you are exploring on foot or using public transportation.
Whether you have a free evening, an early morning, or time before or after the conference, there is plenty to experience nearby.
Take a stroll past the exterior of the Laugh-O-Gram Studio, where Walt Disney founded his first animation company. This historic site marks the beginning of a creative legacy that helped shape the future of animation.
Learn MoreVisit the National World War I Museum and Memorial, the nation's official museum dedicated to World War I, to explore the global impact of the Great War through powerful artifacts and personal stories. Within its collection, you'll find items connected to The Salvation Army's Donut Lassies, whose faithful service near the front lines offered soldiers comfort, hope, and a tangible reminder of home — an enduring testament to ministry lived out in the hardest places.
Learn MoreVisit the American Jazz Museum in the historic 18th and Vine district to explore Kansas City's central role in the development of jazz. The museum highlights legendary musicians and celebrates the city's lasting influence on American music.
Learn MoreLearn how Black baseball players shaped professional baseball during segregation. The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum shares the powerful stories of the teams and players who built the game, including legends such as Satchel Paige and Jackie Robinson.
Learn MoreEnjoy world-class art that is free and open to all. The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is known for its expansive collections and outdoor sculpture park, including the iconic giant Shuttlecocks on the museum lawn.
Learn MoreKansas City is often known as the City of Fountains, with numerous public fountains and civic spaces throughout downtown and nearby neighborhoods. These spaces offer an easy way to explore the city and enjoy time outdoors between conference sessions.
Learn MoreExplore downtown Kansas City using the free KC Streetcar, a modern, fare-free transit option with stops throughout the downtown corridor. The streetcar stops directly outside the Kansas City Convention Center and connects visitors to dining, shopping, museums, and entertainment districts along its route.
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