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Exploring Narnia at Union Station in Kansas City

By Jody Halsted July 20, 2009

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It isn’t every day that you get to walk through a wardrobe and into a land of myth and magic but that is just what we did this past weekend. The Narnia Exhibition is at Union Station in Kansas City until August 23. It was incredible.

Entering the exhibit transports you back in time; you enter a room filled with World War II memorabilia, the tags the Pevensie children wore when they left London for the safety of the countryside and items from C.S. Lewis’s life. It’s really quite an amazing way to begin the tour.

Next you enter the room that hold the wardrobe. As rain falls down the windows a spotlight shines on the doors while the room becomes darker. The doors open, magically, and you step through, into the frozen world that is Narnia.

Walking Through The Wardrobe into Narnia

You almost feel like Lucy. As snow falls from the sky you slowly circle, looking back from where you came, then you move forward, ready to explore.

Moving through the frozen land you see actual costumes, props and set dressing from the movie. At some displays clips from the movie play while at others you can experience Narnia for yourself. Sit on the White Witch’s throne. Touch the frozen waterfall. Study the map of Narnia and find important locations.

Sitting on the White Witch's Throne

Moving through the exhibit you will explore the treasure room, view King Miraz’s castle, see a catapult in action and build a castle arch. Stand beside the magical creatures and create your own. Listen to Reepicheep and enter Trufflehunter’s tree.

Viewing the costumes and props is amazing… They are truly incredible.

Costumes from Chronicles of Narnia Prince Caspian
Crowns of the Kings and Queens of Narnia

And walking through the centaurs as they stand at attention… How often does that opportunity arise?

Centaurs at Attention, Narnia Exhibition

This is truly an amazing exhibit if you are a fan of the Narnia movies, costumes or make-up artists.

Quick Facts:

  • Where: Union Station in Kansas City (for upcoming locations visit Narnia the Exhibition)
  • When: until August 23, 2009
  • Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 9:30am – 5:30 pm, Sunday noon-5:30 pm
  • Cost: Ages 2 and under- free; 3-12 – $9; 13 and up – $14. Check out additional deals.
  • Special hotel rates at the Westin: $129/ night

Photos and video are not allowed in the exhibit. I was granted special access so I could share the adventure with the readers of my site (though I encourage you to see it in person if you can). I hope you enjoy the slideshow.

 

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3 Comments · Filed Under: Uncategorized · Tagged With: entertainment, Kansas City, Missouri

About Jody Halsted

Jody Halsted is an award winning writer and podcaster specializing in travel, Ireland, camping, and RVing.
Based in the Midwest, Jody is a rambling soul who would love nothing more than to split her time between her RV and Ireland, but until then she ‘lives the dream’ in Iowa with her husband, two daughters, and a small menagerie of furry friends.

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  1. Denise says

    July 21, 2009 at 4:14 pm

    Great site!

    Reply

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  1. Westin Crown Center, Kansas City, Missouri, USA says:
    June 15, 2011 at 1:45 pm

    […] our visit to Kansas City to take in the Narnia Exhibition we stayed at the Westin Crown Center, mostly because they had a special package rate for the […]

    Reply
  2. Union Station, Kansas City, Missouri, USA says:
    June 15, 2011 at 1:45 pm

    […] Station also hosts traveling exhibits. We saw the Narnia Exhibition and are very interested in upcoming exhibits like Chocolate the Exhibition and Ink and […]

    Reply

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