Johnson County is a vibrant cultural community located in metro Kansas City and provides numerous cultural attractions that you can visit or resources you can utilize in seeking additional cultural information.
Arts
Council of Johnson County
The
Arts Council is your host for "Art Has No Boundaries". We are
pleased that you have visited our site!
CUBE (Center for Understanding the Built Environment)CUBE builds kids...builds community with hands-on interdisciplinary activities. At the CUBE home page you will find activities, newsletters, workshop information, resources and info about CUBE’s curricula, Box City and Walk Around the Block.
Deanna Rose Children’s FarmsteadThe Farmstead is eight acres of family fun and entertainment. Free admission, donations accepted. 138th & Switzer in Overland Park, 913-897-2360.
Johnson County MuseumExhibits featuring changes from the 1820s to today. Hands-on activities for children and adults. Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Sunday 1:00 - 4:30 pm.; closed Monday. Free. 6305 Lackman Rd. in Shawnee, 913-631-6709.
Johnson County Community College Gallery of ArtMonday, Tuesday and Friday, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday,10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 1:00-5:00 p.m. 12345 College Blvd. in Overland Park, 913-469-4445; TDD 913-469-4485.
Johnson County LibraryJohnson County Library offers a full range of library services, both traditional and electronic. Visit the JCL homepage for more information and to link with reference sites. Twelve branch libraries; the Central Libary is located at 9875 W. 87th St. in Overland Park, 913-495-2400; TDD 913-495-2450.
Kansas City Art InstituteThe Kansas City Art Institute is an internationally renowned college of art and design awarding the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. The college also offers credit and non-credit classes for adults, high school students and young children, and hosts a series of professional artist and student exhibitions and visiting artist lectures throughout the year. KCAI, 4415 Warwick Blvd., Kansas City, one block west of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 816-472-4852.
Kansas City Chamber OrchestraThe orchestra is presenting its Eleventh Anniversary Season. This highly acclaimed ensemble performs at Yardley Hall, Folly Theatre, in area churches, and has been heard in national broadcasts on National Public Radio’s “Performance Today.” 816-960-1324; fax 816-960-1325.
The
Kansas City Flute Association(KCFA)
is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the interests of flute
enthusiasts and flute music in the Kansas City area, and sponsors a variety
of activities throughout the school year, including member recitals, lectures
and workshops, master classes, and a high school coaching session.
816-943-8193.
Kaw
Valley Arts & Humanities, Inc.For
more than fifteen years, KVAH has served Wyandotte County as its official
local arts agency. KVAH maintains databases on diverse artists, service
organizations and community contacts. P.O. Box 171072 in Kansas City,
Kansas, 913-371-0024.
Lanesfield School Historic SiteJust plain simple: one room school in Kansas. Tuesday-Saturday, 1:00-5:00 pm. Free. 175th & Dillie Rd. in Edgerton, 913-631-6709.
Lenexa Arts CouncilThe official local arts agency for the City of Lenexa. The council sponsors art and cultural events from festivals, theatre productions and events for children.
Mahaffie
Farmstead & Stagecoach StopThis historic site’s existing stone farmhouse was built in 1865 and used as a stagecoach stop on the Santa Fe Trail. An ongoing restoration is underway for the farm, the last remaining stagecoach stop of its kind. The site includes the stone farmhouse, stone icehouse and woodpeg barn. Tours are available. Adults $2.50; children 12 and younger $1.50; children under 3 admitted free. The site is open year-round except for January. Easy access from I-35. 1100 Kansas City Road in Olathe, 913-782-6972.
The
Gallery at Merriam Community CenterThe
Irene B. French Gallery presents exhibits of works by local and
regional artists who represent a diversity of technique and style.
Free. 5701 Merriam Dr. in Merriam, 913-322-5550.
New Theatre-Fifth Season ShowsBroadway-style shows and musicals featuring stage and motion picture stars and regional performers. $17.95 to $33.95 for show and dinner. Free parking. 9229 Foster in Overland Park, 913/649-SHOW.
Overland
Park Arts CommissionThe
15-member commission sponsors such organizations as the Overland Park
Civic Band as well as popular events like Music in the Park and Art in
the Woods. 6300 W. 87th St. in Overland Park, 913-895-6357.
Prairie Center Nature Preserve/Grassland Heritage FoundationOwned by the State of Kansas, Prairie Center is a 300-acre preserve containing nature paths where you can experience the natural grasses of Kansas. Guided tours are available. The preserve and Prairie Center are located four miles west of downtown Olathe, Kansas, on Prairie Center Road (135th St.) at Cedar Niles Rd., 913-262-3506.
Roeland
Park Arts CommissionThe
official arts agency for the city of Roeland Park, the Arts Commission
sponsors visual art exhibits in City Hall and assist with incorporating
the arts into community life. 4600 W. 51st St. in Roeland Park, 913-722-2600.
Shawnee Indian Mission State Historical SiteTuesday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Sunday, 1:00-5:00 p.m.; closed Monday. 3403 West 53rd St. in Shawnee, 913-262-0867.
Theatre for Young AmericaTYA
is committed to presenting live, professional theatre of the highest
quality to young audiences. 250 seat theatre. 5909 Johnson Dr. in Shawnee
Mission; 913-831-2131.
The Theatre in the Park is America’s largest outdoor community Theatre that produces Broadway Musicals every summer from June through August, our mission is to be the leader in providing our audiences with quality, affordable entertainment, and our participants with rewarding artistic opportunities. Tomahawk Recreation Complex, 17501 Midland Drive in Shawnee, 913-631-7050.
Youth Symphony of Kansas CityThis non-profit organization provides educational and performance opportunities for young musicians. 913-722-6810.
Wonderscope
Children’s MuseumWonderscope
is a place for children to explore, imagine and know how fun learning
can be! Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Sunday, noon-5:00 p.m.
Closed Mondays September through February. Admission is $6.00 for ages
3 - 64; $5:00 for 64 and older; $3.00 for 1- and 2-year-olds; 1 and younger
free. 5705 Flint in Shawnee Mission,
Kansas
City Symphony
Kemper
Museum of Contemporary Art
Lyric
Opera of Kansas City
Nelson-Atkins
Museum of Art
Young Audiences Chapter of Kansas City
