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Union Station, where Science City is located.

Science City celebrates 25 years with a new Light Lab

Lilah Manning, Staff Writer
February 12, 2025

  Kansas City’s Science City is celebrating 25 years of operation through the addition of a “Light Lab” opening in May 2025.   The exhibit aims to teach people about the world of light through engaging and educational experiences. They will feature optics and illumination...

George Gaustello II speaking at the GKCSEF Awards Ceremony in 2018.

From the NFL Draft to Exciting Exhibits, A Roo Makes Dreams Come True

Cristian Martinez, Sports Editor
April 20, 2023

  As our interview concluded, UMKC alumni George Gaustello asked me when I last visited Science City. I told the well-dressed, high-energy, 1982 graduate about an amusing school field trip in sixth grade.    Gaustello simply replied, “Follow me.”    While the...

Former UMKC professor creates ice age exhibit

Former UMKC professor creates ice age exhibit

Rose Ann Parsons
April 19, 2022

Dozens of fossils are available for viewing within Dr. Richard Gentile’s Giant Ice Age Mammals exhibit, located at the Box Gallery until June 24.                            Gentile,...

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