Attraction
Leila’s Hair Museum
The only museum of its kind in the world. Leila’s Hair Museum is devoted to a Victorian art form that died out in the early 1900s. Display includes 160 plus hair “wreaths” plus over 2,000 handcrafted pieces of jewelry made partially or entirely out of human hair.
Plan Your Visit
Getting There & Details
- Admission
- $3 adults, $1.50 srs & children
- Hours
- 8-4:30 mon-Sat,
- Address
- 815 W. 23rd Street
- Phone
- 816-252-4247
- Map
- Get Directions →
While You're in Independence
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Learn more →Upcoming Events
Events in Independence
Jun
22–24
Celebrate Your Independence
Jun
27
Bingham-Waggoner Antique & Craft Fair
Jul
11
Vendor / Craft Show
Jul
25
Corvette Show on the Square
Aug
28–31
Santa-Cali-Gon Days Festival
Oct
11
The Annual Just Minxy Productions CAR, TRUCK, & BIKE SHOW
Oct
24
Annual Messiah Performance
Oct
31
Holiday Open House and Lighting of Independence Square Courthouse
Outdoors