Location, Logistics, Directions
The Irish Center is located in the lower level of the west wing of Kansas City’s historic Union Station at 30 Pershing Road, Suite 700, Kansas City, MO 64108. (On the map above, it occupies the space formerly called the Zephyr Room.)
Nearby attractions include Kansas City Firefighters Museum, Science City, Imax Theatre, The Liberty Memorial and the National WWI Museum, the Crossroads Arts District, the Crown Center Shops, and the Hallmark’s Visitor Center & Kaleidoscope.
The Center will be CLOSED Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day & New Year’s Eve.
Inclement weather policy
For staff and volunteer safety, if schools are closed, we will probably be closed. Please call the Center to check.
Emergency numbers: Cary Powers 816-665-5156; Union Station Security 816-460-2030
Public Transportation
The Metro, Kansas City’s bus system, makes several daily stops at Union Station.
Amtrak has daily arrivals and departures from Union Station on the Southwest Chief, Kansas City Mule, St. Louis Mule and the Ann Rutledge.
Taxi service is also available to and from the Station
Checker Cab: 816-444-4444, Yellow Cab: 816-471-5000, Advanced Suburban Taxi: 913-209-9393
Driving directions
From the North / Northwest / Airport
Take I-29 to 169; 169 turns into the Broadway Extension. Stay on Broadway across the river and through downtown to Pershing Ave. (Pershing is about 23rd Street). Turn left on Pershing (East). At the first stoplight, turn left (North). After you turn, you will see a sign overhead that reads “Union Station West Yards Parking.” Enter the large parking lot on the right. Union Station/Science City will be the large building to the east of you.
From the Northeast by Liberty
Take I-35 South across the river to the downtown loop. Exit at 20th Street. At 20th, turn left (East) to Broadway. Turn right (South) on Broadway to Pershing Ave. (Pershing is about 23rd Street). Turn left on Pershing (East). At the first stoplight, turn left (North). After you turn, you will see a sign overhead that reads “Union Station West Yards Parking.” Enter the large parking lot on the right. Union Station/Science City will be the large building to the east of you.
From the Southeast
Take I-71 North to I-70 West/I-670 West to the Downtown loop. Exit to I-35 South (look for a sign to Union Station). Exit at 20th Street. At 20th, turn left (East) to Broadway. Turn right (South) on Broadway to Pershing Ave. (Pershing is about 23rd Street). Turn left on Pershing (East). At the first stoplight, turn left (North). After you turn, you will see a sign overhead that reads “Union Station West Yards Parking.” Enter the large parking lot on the right. Union Station/Science City will be the large building to the east of you..
From the West
Take I-70 East to I-670. Exit to I-35 South (look for a sign to Union Station.) Exit at 20th Street. At 20th, turn left (East) to Broadway. Turn right (South) on Broadway to Pershing Ave. (Pershing is about 23rd Street). Turn left on Pershing (East). At the first stoplight, turn left (North). After you turn, you will see a sign overhead that reads “Union Station West Yards Parking.” Enter the large parking lot on the right. Union Station/Science City will be the large building to the east of you.
From Johnson County
Take I-35 North to exit Southwest Blvd./Pennway or 1C. Turn right (East) on Pennway to Broadway. Turn right (South) on Broadway to Pershing Ave. (Pershing is about 23rd Street). Turn left on Pershing (East). At the first stoplight, turn left (North). After you turn, you will see a sign overhead that reads “Union Station West Yards Parking.” Enter the large parking lot on the right. Union Station/Science City will be the large building to the east of you.
From the East
Take I-70 West to I-670 West to the Downtown loop. Exit to I-35 South (look for a sign to Union Station). Exit at 20th Street. At 20th, turn left (East) to Broadway. Turn right (South) on Broadway to Pershing Ave. (Pershing is about 23rd Street). Turn left on Pershing (East). At the first stoplight, turn left (North). After you turn, you will see a sign overhead that reads “Union Station West Yards Parking.” Enter the large parking lot on the right. Union Station/Science City will be the large building to the east of you.
For more detailed directions from your location, call 816-460-2020.