# Living History: Union Station Kansas City > Augmented reality historical experiences at Union Station, Kansas City. (iPhone/iPad app by VML.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/living-history-union-station-kansas-city/id930737689 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [VML](https://appshunter.io/developer/297488917) - Category: Entertainment, Education - Price: Free - Rating: 2.40/5 from 17 App Store ratings · 15 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 7.0 · 56 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2014-10-30 - Data updated: 2026-06-02 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/living-history-union-station-kansas-city/id930737689/reviews.md ## What is Living History? Experience the stories and history that make the 100 years of Union Station in Kansas City a must-see historical gem in the heart of the City of Fountains. **In order to activate the app’s video experiences users must be in Union Station Kansas City and locations free of seasonal decor** As you explore this Kansas City historical landmark, Union Station’s past comes alive through immersive and interactive video reenactments of historical events and celebrity encounters that have occurred there during Union Station’s previous 100 years. The tales of the past are presented through the use of your camera, allowing you to guide your experience through a unique and personal connection to Union Station’s and Kansas City’s history. Inside these walls, you can: • Watch a young Walt Disney, a former KC resident, behind the camera • Earnest Hemingway come to the aide of a fallen man • 1933 Kansas City Massacre from 2 unique angles. • Missouri's own Harry S. Truman greet reporters on the campaign trail. These are just a few of the 10 personalized stories through which Living History puts you in each moment, overlaying what you see through the camera with videos detailing the history you’re standing on. Capture pictures as it unfolds in front of you and engage others, even if not there with you through your linked social networks. How cool would it be to have taken a picture with Disney or be in the crowd when Hemingway showed how he was larger than life? Disclaimer: In order to activate the app’s augmented reality experience users must physically be at Union Station Kansas City. Markers within Union Station will aide the user to the proper location to stand to receive the best experience. Your iPhone must have Bluetooth LE enabled. ## Key features - Immersive video reenactments - Interactive historical events - Augmented reality experiences - Capture and share photos - Location-based content - Personalized stories ## Recent user reviews (10 of 15) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/living-history-union-station-kansas-city/id930737689/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Please update *2025-04-18* Needs to be updated for new iOS ### 5/5 — Please Update *2024-12-19* Love this app. And the history of USKC. Please update it. ### 1/5 — This app does not work *2024-10-16* It needs to be updated by the developer to work with Apple products. ### 1/5 — Update Needed *2022-07-29* My son wanted to take in this awesome experience but it needs to be updated to work with newer versions of phones. Thank you. ### 1/5 — Will not download *2021-08-04* I had tried to download this app a week ago. It said that the app need to be updated from the folks that made it to be able to download. Now everyone I go to download something else, this stupid thing keeps trying. How do I get rid of something that is not downloaded? ### 5/5 — This is the best app! *2019-11-07* I highly recommend getting this app. We had so much fun with it at union station in Kansas City, MO. ### 2/5 — Love the idea, bad execution *2019-10-29* As others have mentioned the app has serious issues with your actual location. I got it to work once out of five tries. When it worked it was awesome. But the blue dot is just dancing all over the station. Obviously there’s a big issue here which is too bad. Please fix this Kansas City as this is a great idea. ### 2/5 — I want it to work.... *2019-08-24* ..... but it doesn’t 😟 ### 2/5 — Love the idea, but.... *2019-06-27* I love the idea and the ad playing in the station looks amazing! However, I couldn’t get it to work through my camera. It said to allow access to the camera in my privacy settings but didn’t show up as an available app. But if it can get working, I’d give it 5/5. ### 1/5 — Cool idea but... *2019-06-18* Awesome idea. Love the interactive nature of the app, but it will not let me access the AR features. Won’t connect to my camera, saying “privacy from your phone will not allow you to access” but the app doesn’t have any permissions for me to allow. Frustrating and annoying. Spent the majority of the time fussing with this. ## Frequently asked questions about Living History ### What is Living History: Union Station Kansas City? Living History: Union Station Kansas City is an augmented reality app that brings the history of Union Station to life through video reenactments and interactive experiences. Users must be physically present at Union Station to activate the AR features. ### Does Living History: Union Station Kansas City have ads? No, Living History: Union Station Kansas City does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use. ### What devices support Living History: Union Station Kansas City? Living History: Union Station Kansas City is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. Bluetooth LE must be enabled on your iPhone for the augmented reality experience. ### How often is Living History: Union Station Kansas City updated? The latest version of Living History: Union Station Kansas City is 1.2, which was last updated on August 26, 2015. Future updates may be released to enhance the experience. ### What is the age rating for Living History: Union Station Kansas City? Living History: Union Station Kansas City has an age rating of 9+. This indicates it is suitable for users aged 9 and older. ### What historical figures can I see in Living History: Union Station Kansas City? The app features encounters with historical figures such as a young Walt Disney, Ernest Hemingway, and Harry S. Truman. You can also witness events like the 1933 Kansas City Massacre from unique perspectives. ### Can I take pictures with Living History: Union Station Kansas City? Yes, you can capture pictures as the historical events unfold in front of you through the app's camera. You can then share these unique photos with others via linked social networks. ### What is the user rating for Living History: Union Station Kansas City? Living History: Union Station Kansas City has a rating of 2.4 stars based on 17 ratings. This suggests a mixed user reception. ## Version history (last 4 releases) ### 1.2 — 2015-08-26 Experience enhancements ### 1.1 — 2014-11-25 Improved performance across all stories UI enhancements and clarifications ### 1.0.4 — 2014-10-29 Several cosmetic changes and the introduction of Audio into the experiences. ### 1.0 — 2014-10-24 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Living History | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [B&B Theatres](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/b-and-b-theatres/id1484616739) | 4.7 (10,096) | Free | Entertainment | | [Silver Dollar City Attractions](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silver-dollar-city-attractions/id1195477151) | 4.9 (6,132) | Free | Entertainment | | [Kansas City Symphony](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kansas-city-symphony/id6502845102) | 1.6 (25) | Free | Entertainment | | [Science City Explorer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/science-city-explorer/id6450365156) | 4.0 (4) | Free | Entertainment | | [Des Moines Performing Arts](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/des-moines-performing-arts/id1579106665) | 3.5 (13) | Free | Entertainment | | [Tickets For Less](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tickets-for-less/id964239295) | 3.3 (33) | Free | Entertainment | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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