U.S., Cuba team up for exhibit

NEW YORK >> The American Museum of Natural History is collaborating with its counterpart in Havana on a bilingual exhibition on Cuba.

It’ll open Nov. 21 in New York and run through Aug. 13, 2017.

The exhibition is part of an agreement signed Saturday between the New York museum and the Cuban National Museum of Natural History formalizing their collaboration on research, exhibitions and education.

It will explore the biodiversity of the Caribbean island nation’s forest, caves, wetlands and reefs. It will include live animals and specimens, plus models and artifacts on Cuba’s wildlife.

Display honors Ohio’s presidents

COLUMBUS, Ohio >> Rare vintage political ribbons, posters, sheet music and textiles are among items featured in an Ohio Statehouse exhibit that’s marking the 2016 presidential election with a tribute to Ohio’s eight presidents.

The Statehouse Museum Education Center is partnering with the American Political Items Collectors for the display, which runs through Sept. 30.

Ohio is a political bellwether state that traditionally helps decide presidential contests. It also was home to eight presidents including Ulysses S. Grant, William McKinley, William Howard Taft and Warren G. Harding.

Streetcars back in Kansas City

More than half a century after one of the country’s largest streetcar networks disappeared, the once-popular form of public transportation has returned to Kansas City, Mo.

Unlike the days of yore, the new streetcar route is a short one, spanning just 2.2 miles. The plan is to expand the network beyond this $102 million starter line.

The modern streetcars are free to ride and make stops about every two blocks. Visitors could arrive via train at Union Station, catch the streetcar and hit top attractions, such as the Arabia Steamboat Museum and the year-round farmers market at City Market, 20 E. Fifth St.

The new line passes through the Power & Light District, where revelers flocked to celebrate the Kansas City Royals’ 2015 World Series championship.

Since debuting in May, about 6,500 passengers a day have been riding the line, which is equipped with free Wi-Fi.