The recent passing of Pat Ottensmeyer has hit us hard. Pat was a tremendous friend of Union Station, a railway industry icon, and a remarkable supporter of so much and so many in Kansas City and beyond. Our hope is in the legacy Pat leaves. A legacy of loyalty and love for his family, friends, and community. Among a lifetime of accomplishments, Pat served as the final President and CEO of Kansas City Southern from 2015 until April 14, 2023, upon the completion of the combination of Canadian Pacific and KCS that created CPKC. Pat was a familiar face at Union Station as a supporter, a business leader, and a devoted family man. Whether he was ringing a holiday bell for The Salvation Army under our historic clock, chairing an industry meeting, or simply enjoying the Station as a father and grandfather, his passions were clear. We will miss Pat and offer our deepest condolences to his fiancée Deanne, his entire family, many friends, and colleagues. Pat will forever be an essential part of the Union Station and Kansas City stories. Photo courtesy of Roy Inman.
Union Station Kansas City
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
Kansas City, Missouri 5,930 followers
Historic 1914 landmark and Kansas City's most prominent destination for civic, entertainment and cultural activities
About us
Architectural Masterpiece. Living History. A place for great adventure. Where Kansas City Connects. All of these phrases and more are regularly used to describe Union Station. Visitors of all ages, from all places and for all reasons tie Union Station to special and magical moments from their lives. Union Station draws tourists from all over the world who marvel at her Grand Hall's 95-foot ceiling, three 3,500-pound chandeliers and the six-foot wide clock hanging in her central arch. She wakes up early and stays up late to host business meetings, civic events, weddings and celebrations of all sorts. And that’s just the beginning. Just as you could 100 years ago, you can still catch the train at Union Station's AMTRAK stop and head out across the country. You'll also find traveling exhibits produced by the Smithsonian, National Geographic and other international organizations, a Planetarium, an interactive science center Science City, and a vibrant Theater District featuring the region's biggest movie screen, live theatre, and so much more. The Station is also home to two of KC's finest restaurants, Harvey's and Pierponts, as well as Parisi Artisan Coffee, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, the Kansas City Store, and Science City Store. Make a day of it at the Station! There's so much for the entire family to SEE and DO!
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https://www.unionstation.org/
External link for Union Station Kansas City
- Industry
- Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1914
- Specialties
- Science Center, Movie Theatre, Planetarium, Theatre, Restaurants, Coffee Shop, Civic Venue, and Exhibitions
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30 W Pershing Rd
Kansas City, Missouri 64108, US
Employees at Union Station Kansas City
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Jerry Baber
Executive Vice President and COO at Union Station Kansas City
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Abby Royal
CRM expert helping organizations leverage data to maximize their customer relationships
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Ben Smith
Principal at Social: IRL - Director, Media and Emerging Technology at Callahan
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Heather McCoy
Group Sales and Reservations
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Tonight, we celebrate the opening of the 2024 Paris Olympics with a special building lighting in the blue, yellow, black, green and red colors of the Olympic rings. The Olympic rings themselves are also projected on the building's peaks. Photo of tonight's lighting by Andrew McDonald, Persistent Vision Photography. We wish the nearly 600 athletes on the U.S. Olympic team the best of luck as they compete, including the many athletes with Kansas City area ties, who you can read about here: https://lnkd.in/gMrdXhab
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NOW HIRING! Join our Science City team as a full-time Early Learner Educator! Science City Educators are the public face of Science City and play a key role in creating a culture conducive to active learning and exploration. As an Early Learner Educator, responsibilities include developing and delivering Science City programming with a specific focus on Early Learners ages 0-6 years old, adapting existing Science City programming and activities to fit the needs of Early Learners, working on the floor of the science center and engaging guests in exploration and experimentation, leading or supporting special events, assisting with training and professional development, maintaining safety standards, and helping create a positive and engaging overall visitor experience that encourages a sense of wonder and discovery in children of all ages! To view the detailed job summary, duties, and responsibilities, and for details of required qualifications and experience, visit >> https://lnkd.in/gYBqrpNG To apply, send your résumé and cover letter to: [email protected]
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*** EXTRA SPOTS NOW OPEN FOR THIS FRIDAY! *** Register your middle and high school daughters for SkillQUEST at Science City! It's a not-to-be-missed evening of science and engineering fun, learning valuable skills from local STEM professionals and participating in hands-on and interactive activities! After registrations initially sold out, extra spots have now been opened to accommodate more girls! Participating girls will spend the evening exploring Science City, collecting passport stamps in a travel guide along the way as they learn valuable science and engineering skills. In addition to free exploration, attendees will travel through Science City, completing tasks and visiting partnering organization stations to complete activities. A stamp is earned when activities are completed, and a full Travel Guide will earn them a gift and enter them for a chance to win a grand prize! SkillQUEST takes place on Friday, July 19, from 6:00pm-9:00pm. Registration is just $10 >> https://bit.ly/SKILLQuest Spaces are limited, so register now. Adult chaperones are also welcome to register. SkillQUEST is sponsored by Skill Builders Fund and supported by community partners, including MRI Global, Bayer, KU Medical Center, Missouri Wing Civil Air Patrol, Society of Women Engineers, CoolScience, and Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
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Tonight, Union Station features a special lighting celebrating today's announcement that KC Current will host the 2024 NWSL Championship at CPKC Stadium. Congratulations, KC Current, and thank you,National Women's Soccer League, for bringing the Championship game to Kansas City! Photo by Kent Auf Der Heide
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Making History! Congrats, KC Current! The longest unbeaten streak in NWSL History. Tonight Union Station celebrates with a special building lighting in KC Current team colors. Featured photos by Andrew McDonald, Persistent Vision Photography, taken in March 2024 as Union Station celebrated KC Current's historic inaugural match at CPKC Stadium and season-opening win.
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Register your middle and high school daughters for SkillQUEST at Science City! It's a not-to-be-missed evening of science and engineering fun, learning valuable skills from local STEM professionals and participating in hands-on and interactive activities! Participating girls will spend the evening exploring Science City, collecting passport stamps in a travel guide along the way as they learn valuable science and engineering skills. In addition to free exploration, attendees will travel through Science City, completing tasks and visiting partnering organization stations to complete activities. A stamp is earned when activities are completed, and a full Travel Guide will earn them a gift and enter them for a chance to win a grand prize! SkillQUEST takes place on Friday, July 19, from 6:00pm-9:00pm. Registration is just $10 >> https://buff.ly/3wXuSuN Registration closes July 12, but spaces are limited, so register early. Adult chaperones are also welcome to register. SkillQUEST is sponsored by Skill Builders Fund and supported by community partners, including MRI Global, Bayer, KU Medical Center, Missouri Wing Civil Air Patrol, Society of Women Engineers, CoolScience, and Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks.
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Tonight, Union Station features a special red, white, and blue lighting display as we welcome the 92nd Annual Meeting of the United States Conference of Mayors, currently underway here in Kansas City, hosted by our own Mayor, Quinton Lucas. File photo by Andrew McDonald, Persistent Vision Photography.
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