Kemper Museum Free Events

The Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art has a growing collection of modern and works of art from around the world. The museum hosts exhibitions, installations, lectures, workshops, and other creative programs, FREE for all ages.

The museum is located at 4420 Warwick in Kansas City, MO. Admission and parking are always FREE. The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday.

Drop-in gallery tours

The fourth Saturday of every month from 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m., there is a free drop-in gallery tour. This is a casual opportunity for visitors to view artwork, ask questions and enjoy informative conversations with tour guides. Open to all ages.

Teen programs

With guidance from the Kemper Teen Arts Council, the museum offers a variety of free programming created specifically for teenagers.

Adult programs

Artist talks, special tours, hands-on workshops, films, lectures, and performances are scheduled throughout the year, many in conjunction with exhibitions on display. Admission is FREE but most require reservations. See the full schedule here.

Family programs

Programming at Kemper Museum offers educational opportunities for all ages to explore modern and contemporary art.

Tots on Tuesday

On the third Tuesdays of every month kids ages three to five and their parents can participate in crafts, discussions, stories and songs inspired by works of art. Sessions start at 10:30 a.m. and run for one hour. No registration is required.

Additional programming for kids and families can be found here.

Summer Break Family Day is July 15, 2026

This special family event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. will include a puppet show, hands-on art activities inspired by the works on display, a museum-wide scavenger hunt and more. The event is free but registration is requested. You can register for the event here.

Memberships

Kemper Museum Members help keep the museum FREE for all visitors. Memberships are available at different levels with corresponding benefits. All members enjoy:

• Invitations for special exhibition openings
• E-newsletters
• Savings in the Museum Shop and Café Sebastienne
• Exclusive members-only activities and programs

Click here for more details on membership details.

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