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. […]
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FREE Admission to Kansas City’s Big Picnic
On Sunday, July 21, 2019, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and Kansas City Parks and Recreation are holding Kansas City’s Big Picnic on the museum lawn. Admission is FREE. This event includes live music and other entertainment, food trucks, art activities, and lawn games. Bring a blanket or chairs. Pets must be on a leash. Hours […]
FREE Día de los Muertos Festival
On Sunday, November 4, 2018, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is holding a Día de los Muertos Festival. Admission is FREE. This event includes live music, art activities, poetry readings, artist demonstrations, dance performances, folk tales, kids’ activities, food for purchase, and more. Hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is located at 4525 […]
Museum Store Spring Fever Sale
This Thursday through Sunday, March 16-19, 2017, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is holding a Museum Store Spring Fever Sale. Admission is free. The sale will feature Unique home decor, jewelry, children’s items, and books at “substantially-reduced” prices. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. […]
Youth Workshop with Jane Gotch at Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is hosting a Youth Workshop Do You Hear What I Hear with creative movement teacher Jane Gotch this Saturday, January 7, 2017, from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. After visiting the exhibition Janet Cardiff: Forty-Part Motet, Ms. Gotch will demonstrate through dance our process of viewing and listening to art. This workshop is […]
Free Mother’s Day Celebration
On Sunday, May 8, 2016, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is holding its annual Mother’s Day Celebration in the Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park. Admission is free. This event, which runs from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., includes puppet making and other craft activities, a giant puppet show, art activities, artist demonstrations, a picnic in the park […]
Free Film at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
On Friday, July 24, 2015, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is showing the film Angels & Insects. Admission is free; tickets are required. Here’s a synopsis of the film: “William Adamson, a poor naturalist, returns home to Victorian England after having spent years along the Amazon River studying all kinds of animals, mainly insects. Now […]
Free Family Cultural Festival
On Sunday, March 30, 2014, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is holding a Passport to India Family Cultural Festival. Although all events are free, some require tickets. This event, which runs from 12:30-4:00 p.m., includes dance performances, Indian food and drink for purchase, an art talk, a gallery walk, a fashion show, and more. Additional activities: […]
