The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art invites all people to explore the art in its care, and through its broad collection, the depths and complexities of human experiences. We welcome and provide free access to everyone to enjoy and contemplate artistic creations from 5,000 years ago to present day. We believe that art has the ability to uplift, surprise, challenge, and transform. It gives expression not only to distant cultures and times, but also to immediate voices and issues, and provides avenues for exploring the world, past and present, and for informing our future. We nurture the people who are dedicated to the museum’s success and who care for the collection and campus, and we support and learn from our audiences and our communities. Through this, we create ambassadors for a better society. With art as our focus, the Nelson-Atkins strives to create a sense of belonging for all people.
Loose Park is the third largest park in Kansas City, Missouri, located at 51st Street and Wornall Road. It has a lake, a shelter house, Civil War markers, tennis courts, a water park, picnic areas, and a Rose Garden.
Country Club Plaza is a historic open-air shopping and dining destination in the heart of Kansas City. Established more than a century ago and stretching 15-city blocks, discover Spanish-inspired architecture in a lively atmosphere, offering everything from luxury shopping and local boutiques to exquisite restaurants.
We are a city museum that embraces the humanities to explore the past, present, and future of Kansas City. The Museum is committed to weaving together vibrant stories, perspectives, and voices into evolving collections, exhibitions, and programs that elevate our shared history, cultural heritage, and human experiences.