Nelson-Atkins Museum hosts American Indian Cultural Celebration

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art hosts an American Indian Cultural Celebration Sept. 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event is an all-ages celebration to honor the art, dance and music of Native Americans. Admission is free.

Activities include traditional dance and musical performances, storytelling, games, art activities, demonstrations, meet and greets, and more. Activities run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Live music and cultural dance performances

Haskell Indian Nations University dancers and drumming/singing with Young Buffalo Horse
10:15–11:30 a.m. & 3:30–3:45 p.m.
Kirkwood Hall

Haskell Indian Nations University Veterans Color Guard
10:15 a.m.
Grand Entry

Children’s Intertribal Round Dance
12:15–12:30 p.m.
North Lawn by Plains Indian Tipi

Royal Valley Dancers of Prairie Band Potawatomi from Mayetta, Kansas, accompanied by the drumming and singing of Young Buffalo Horse
12:30-1:15 p.m.
Atkins Auditorium

Regalia & Stories about Ceremonial Dress
12:30–12:50 p.m. & 1:30–1:50 p.m.
Lens 2

There will be Native American-inspired food for purchase in the Bloch Lobby and Rozelle Court.

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art of located at 4525 Oak Street in Kansas City, Missouri.

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