For all media inquiries, please contact Paul Gutierrez at paul.gutierrez@kcmo.org or 816-513-0726.

Kansas City, Missouri Parks and Recreation, which manages and operates the Kansas City Museum, frequently videotapes and photographs participants enjoying our programs, special events, parks, and facilities. These images are used by KC Parks and the City of Kansas City, Mo. in publications, on the web, for television/cable promotions, or to use as is seen fit. The images are used at the Department’s discretion and become its sole property.

IN THE NEWS

2020

The Journey to Now – News Article, KC (JULY/AUGUST 2020)

The Journey to Now – News Article, KC Studio (MAY/JUNE 2020)

The Journey to Now – News Article, KC Studio (MARCH/APRIL 2020)

2019

A Restorative Approach for a City Museum – News Article, KC Studio (NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2019)

Built for Performances and Participation – News Article, KC Studio (SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2019)

Hallowed halls continue to impart learning – News Article, Northeast News (AUGUST 28, 2019)

‘New Faces of Corinthian Hall,’ A Growing Team Works Together – News Article, KC Studio (JULY/AUGUST 2019)

‘Corinthian Hall Renovation Realized,’ An Update on Progress and Next Steps – News Article, KC Studio (MAY/JUNE 2019)

Meet the People Updating the Kansas City Museum For A 21st Century Future – News Article, KCUR (MAY 2019)

Missouri Folk Arts Program, Kansas City, here we come! – Museum Magazine Issue 74 (WINTER 2019)

2018

Why One Kansas City Artist’s Search For A Home Depended On The Basement Ceilings – News Article, KCUR (OCTOBER 22)

Kansas City Chosen for Creative Placemaking Workshop – Media Alert (JULY 11)

Kansas City Museum Reveals Exhibit Design Progress June 27 to Community During Presentation and Open House – News Release (JULY 2)

A Glimpse into the future of the Kansas City Museum – News Article, Northeast News (JUNE 28)

Community Invited to an Exhibit Design Presentation and Open House about the Kansas City Museum – Media Alert (JUNE 19)

Kansas City Museum Foundation Announces New Funders for #MakingAMuseumKC – Media Alert (APRIL 11)

The Kansas City Museum Announces New Collaborations – Media Alert (MAR 14)

Panel Selects 3 Artists to Produce New Works of Art at the Kansas City Museum through the One Percent for Art Program – Media Alert (MAR 8)

‘A Long Time Coming,’ The Kansas City Museum Breaks Ground for the Future – News Article, KC Studio (JAN 8)

2017

CT Scans Uncover New Findings About Kansas City Mummies – News Article, U.S. News (NOV 11)

Kansas City’s Mummies reveal secrets in CT scan results – and they’re going on tour –  News Article, The Kansas City Star (NOV 9)

Kansas City Museum hosts ‘Donuts with Dunn – News Article, Northeast News (NOV 9)

Kansas City Museum Leaders and Supporters Join Together for a Construction Kickoff Ceremony – News Release (OCT 11)

Kansas City Museum Hosts Construction Kickoff event – News Article, Northeast News (OCT 10)

$15-million will be spent on renovating KC Museum to make it more interactive – News Article, WDAF Ch. 4 (OCT 10)

$15 million renovations get underway at Kansas City Museum – News Article, KSHB Ch. 41 (OCT 10)

Construction Kickoff Ceremony to Celebrate Start of Restoration & Renovation of the Kansas City Museum – Oct. 10, 2017 – Media Alert (SEPT 26)

The mysteries of these South American mummies are unraveling at St. Luke’s Hospital – News Article, The Kansas City Star (SEPT 6)

Museum Expansion Highlights Garment Manufacturing in Kansas City – News Article, KCUR (SEPT 1)

#MakingAMuseumKC Honorary Leadership Announced – News Release (MAY 11)

Corinthian Hall Closing Temporarily for Construction – News Release (APR 21)

Kansas City Museum launches local history project – News Article, KMBZ 98.1 FM (MAR 13)

Kansas City Museum given $1-million gift – News Article, FOX 4 TV (MAR 13)

New Plans to be Shared at Public Open House on March 29 – News Release (MAR 13)

Capital Campaign ‘Making A Museum KC’ Launched – News Release (MAR 13)

HUB projects Announced – News Release (MAR 7)

Media Advisory for March 13 News Conference – News Release (MAR 2)

2016

In the Line of Duty Exhibition – News Article, The Kansas City Star (OCT 16)

Smithsonian Collecting Initiative – News Article, The New York Times (SEPT 18)

Kansas City Museum Update – News Article, The Bridge 90.9 FM (SEPT 9)

Smithsonian Collecting Initiative – News Article, The Kansas City Star (AUG 9)

New Smithsonian Collecting Initiative – News Release (JULY 12)

Update on Kansas City Museum Renovation – News Article, The Kansas City Star (JULY 4)

Planning and Design Open House on June 29, 2016 – News Release (JUNE 20)

Fashioning Kansas City Icons Exhibition – News Article, The Kansas City Star (MAY 11)

Thacher School Corner Stone Opened – News Article, The Kansas City Star (JAN 9)

Thacher School Corner Stone Opened – News Article, KCUR 89.3 FM (JAN 9)

2015

2015 The Fairy Princess – News Article, Northeast News (DEC 4)

Renovation at the Kansas City Museum – News Article, KCUR 89.3 FM (DEC 2)

Exhibition on the History of the Northeast Community – News Article, Northeast News (OCT 21)

Kansas City Museum Acquires Artifacts from the Savoy – News Article, The Kansas City Star (SEPT 25))

Exhibition on Mexican American Fast Pitch Softball Leagues – News Article, KCUR 89.3 FM (JULY 22)

Exhibition on Mexican American Fast Pitch Softball Leagues – News Article, KSHB-41 TV (JULY 22)

Divining the Museum Exhibition – News Article, KKFI 90.1 FM (APRIL 22)

New Acquisitions – News Release (JULY 22)

Announcing IAA – News Release (MAY 6)

Divining the Museum – News Release (APRIL 2)