Nelson Atkins Museum Of Art

The Nelson-atkins Museum Of Art was founded in 1933. The Nelson-atkins Museum Of Art specializes in Art Gallery, Noncommercial.

The museum provides guided tours and self-guided audio tours. Both are free. Get more info at the admissions desk.

The museum's Mediterranean-style restaurant, Rozelle Court, stays open for dinner on Fridays.

Kansas City's premier museum, occupying an impressive 1933 neoclassical building and a strikingly modern addition, boasts a collection spanning 5,000 years. It's especially noted for Asian art, including Tang dynasty bowls and Ming dynasty furniture; a 22-acre outdoor sculpture garden with the largest U.S. collection of bronzes by Henry Moore; the largest public collection of works by Missouri...

Those infamous shuttlecocks on the front lawn are a shot of funky modernity compared to the staid structure and immaculate lawn behind them, but within the Nelson-Atkins’ façade is a fascinating and comprehensive collection of artwork. Thousands of years’ worth of creative vision fills these marble halls, and you’re liable to be overwhelmed by the variety as much as the beauty of a particular...

The Scene
Don't let the museum's sprawling floor plan discourage you from visiting all the international art exhibits. When you're ready for fresh air, head outside for a look at the...

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**Museum Mission** The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is dedicated to the enjoyment and understanding of the visual arts and the varied cultures they represent. It is committed through its collections and programs to being a vital partner in the educational and cultural life of Kansas City and a preeminent institution both nationally and internationally....