Address: 4525 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 64111, USA
Phone: +18167511278
Sunday: 10AM–5PM
Monday: 10AM–5PM
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 10AM–5PM
Friday: 10AM–9PM
Saturday: 10AM–5PM
Rachel Bryson
This is a gorgeous museum in a stunning setting. The galleries invite lingering, but the museum is also sized to make shorter visits reasonable and satisfying. The grounds are pleasing and comfortable. Well worth a visit--or a return visit. The museum is free but welcomes donations, and donations are certainly a worthwhile contribution!
Rebecca Ruiz
Incredible and fantastic! Could not recommend more, 10 out 10. We literally just went to the Louvre and I enjoyed it here more. Not crowded, cool and refreshing air-conditioning. Beautiful artwork, wonderfully displayed. I felt like I got to go to a private section of the Louvre. Had I not gone I would have no idea how nice it was, we went across the world to see the thinker, when you had a copy right here, just a few states away!!! The glass maze was fun. Our son enjoyed the scavenger hunt, he puts on the pin he won on each shirt wears each day.
Ben Herdlicka
Had a great afternoon exploring the gallery. The person at the front was very helpful when she learned it was our first time there. She showed us the map, and walked us through the exhibits that are there. It's fascinating to see all of the art and items on display, and even though I'm not very well versed, I found it to be very exciting to see everything. Spent about 2.5 hours there, but easily could have been there longer. My 15 year old son had a great time too.
Harvey Flowers
I absolutely love this place. Most of the galleries are free to the public and the exhibits that require a fee are very moderately priced. Nelson has one of the most significant art of Asia exhibits in the United States. In fact, many of the specimens here in the Nelson are shown in my Art of East Asia Art History text book for my BFA. This place has a fun little Egyptian art exhibit with a crusty old mummy which I must say is very well preserved and the display is exquisite. The restaurant has high quality foods at relatively affordable prices. You could spend a whole day here if you wanted. The sculpture yard is a good place to have a picnic on a warmer day and overall I’d just highly recommend you check out the Nelson Atkins.
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Take your time. Linger in front of the art rather than just trying to get through. Be sure to walk in the surrounding grounds outside. Eat at the cafe - it is beautiful and quite reasonably priced. Bring a device as a free app and free Wi-Fi can help explain some of the pieces.
It is always free admission. Parking garage is $10, and special exhibits may cost.
William Nelson was a newspaper publisher and Mary Atkins was a school teacher and widow of a prominent real estate magnate. Both left land and /or money to be used for the arts. There used to be two separate museums but they were combined in the eighties.
You can get an in-person tour, but you can also get a free app on your smartphone that can explain things. It works really well. There is free WiFi throughout the entire building and grounds.
Only free parking is Street parking. I parked down Oak Street and walked. Saved the $10 for parking structure.
Yes, without a flash. I just attended Picasso. Lots of people taking pics. There may be parts of the museum with exceptions to that rule, not sure.
No you will be fine, you don't need to reserve a time. Time reservations just help the museum to anticipate higher than normal visitors.
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