Rent mobility equipment in Kansas City

The National WWI Museum and Memorial is the only museum in the United States exclusively dedicated to World War I, and it’s widely regarded as one of the finest history museums in the country. Located at the base of the Liberty Memorial tower, the museum brings the First World War to life through a collection of more than 75,000 artifacts, immersive exhibits, and personal testimonies from soldiers and civilians on all sides of the conflict. The views of the Kansas City skyline from the Liberty Memorial tower are also among the best in the city!

The National WWI Museum and Memorial is fully wheelchair accessible, with elevators serving all levels of the museum and the memorial tower, ramp access throughout, and accessible restrooms. Visitors can bring their own mobility device or get a manual wheelchair from Guest Services. Accessible parking is available on site.

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is Kansas City’s crown cultural jewel, and one of the most respected art museums in the United States. Since opening in 1933, the museum has assembled a collection of 35,000+ works spanning over 5,000 years of human history, including European paintings, Asian art, American art, and photography. The museum’s Bloch Building expansion is also considered a masterpiece of contemporary museum architecture. General admission to the permanent collection is free, making it one of the most welcoming attractions in Kansas City.

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is fully accessible, with elevators in both the original building and the Bloch Building, wide gallery corridors, and accessible restrooms throughout. The outdoor sculpture park and grounds surrounding the museum are largely paved and navigable. Manual wheelchairs and walkers are also available at the coat check counter in Bloch Lobby on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Kansas City’s Union Station is one of the most magnificent train stations in America and a landmark that defines the heart of downtown. Opened in 1914 as one of the busiest rail hubs in the country, the Beaux-Arts structure features a 95-foot barrel-vaulted ceiling and has been restored as a hub for dining, entertainment, and education. Within Union Station you’ll find Science City, a children’s science museum complete with a movie theater, and multiple dining options.

Union Station is fully accessible, with elevators throughout the building, wide corridors connecting all areas, and wheelchair-accessible restrooms at multiple locations within the facility. Whether you’re visiting on a scooter or wheelchair rental, the station’s spacious, open layout makes it one of the easiest and most enjoyable accessible destinations in the city. Accessible parking is also available in the adjacent public garage.

The 18th and Vine Historic Jazz District is where Kansas City’s musical legacy lives. A century ago, this neighborhood was the epicenter of the Kansas City jazz scene that helped shape the course of American music. Today, it is home to the American Jazz Museum (one of the finest music museums in the country) and the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Both museums share a building and can be visited together, offering a rich portrait of Kansas City’s contributions to American culture.

Both the American Jazz Museum and the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum are fully accessible, with elevators, ramp access, and ADA-compliant facilities throughout. The streetscape of the 18th and Vine district has also been thoughtfully redeveloped with accessibility in mind, with accessible parking available in nearby public lots.