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Monday, August 25, 2025

Open today 4 PM - 11 PM

Monday, August 25, 2025

Open today 4 PM - 11 PM

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Life Beyond Earth?

A new exhibition from the Linda Hall Library.

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Scientist of the Day

William Herschel

William Herschel, a German-born English astronomer, died Aug. 25, 1822, at the age of 83.

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Kansas City Invention Convention

KCIC teaches creative problem-solving to students, while providing educators with a project-based curriculum to inspire the innovators of tomorrow!

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Follow the Recipe: A Social and Cultural Journey

Take a nostaligic dive into some of the dinner classics that have graced American tables.

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Kansas City Invention Convention

KCIC is a STEMIE competition that teaches problem-solving and creativity to students in 17 counties and 31 school districts across the KC metro.

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Life Beyond Earth?

William Herschel

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