Entry No. 43 — the Kansas City file — filed under: observatory

Warkoczewski Observatory

Perched on the roof of UMKC's Royall Hall, this hidden-in-plain-sight observatory has been run by volunteers for over 50 years, offering public stargazing on clear Friday nights from May to October.

The move: Climb the stairwell to the roof of Royall Hall on a clear Friday night to peer through the custom-built, 900-pound 'Warko' telescope, a handmade 1950s labor of love.

• 📍 UMKC Volker Campus
• 💸 $
• ⚡ Low-key
• 🌗 Outdoors

Where: Royall Hall, 800 E 52nd St, Kansas City, MO 64110

Hours: Added 2026-07-21 — confirm current hours before you go.

⚠ Seasonal or scheduled — always check before you go.

Plan a visit & invite your people →

Further reading: askc.org · umkc.edu

last checked: 2026-07-21