Nelson Art Gallery Kansas City

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art    

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The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is an art museum in Kansas City, Missouri, known for its encyclopedic collection of art from nearly every continent …

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Mar 10, 2025
Beautiful building, great location with a park and close to other art places. Excellent exhibitions. Worth going to!!!Full review by alicat629
Nov 4, 2024
The nelson art gallery always has wonderful community family events. This year's "day of the dead" celebration outdid itself. "Dio de las muertos" Had phenomenal performances in the auditorium. A…Full review by TravelinGal16
Nov 4, 2024
World class. Spectacular property, stunning mature trees and welcoming public spaces featuring outdoor sculptures. Jaw dropping interior, I would compare it to the Met in NY. Expansive collections ar…Full review by Elfma
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Facts

Established:1933
Located:4525 Oak St
Visitors:508,000 (2022-23)
Director:Julián Zugazagoitia
Type:Art museum

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Is there one main entrance?
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Where to park
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Parking is underground and is super clean and convenient and you can walk directly into the modern art section from the lot, through sliding glass doors. You can also park on the …
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Parking is underground and is super clean and convenient and you can walk directly into the modern art section from the lot, through sliding glass doors. You can also park on the street. You will see many parked cars on the street as you enter the underground parking. Parking underground is 7 dollars. On the street is popular, so you may or may not have to wait for a spot to open up. You can find parking on the street always, if you are willing to walk far enough.
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How much does it cost to get in
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It is free.
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How do I get there using public transportation?
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The MAX (Metro Area Express) runs north and south to all the main destinations. It stops at 45th and Main, and you can walk east past the Kansas City Art iInstitute to the Nelson-Atkins
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How far are you from Sundown Mountain?
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400 miles
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Why did membership levels and prices change?
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Our updated prices and levels, effective May 1, were carefully considered and benchmarked nationally to best support the museum while offering meaningful benefits to members. …
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Our updated prices and levels, effective May 1, were carefully considered and benchmarked nationally to best support the museum while offering meaningful benefits to members. Your support helps...
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