Nelson Atkins Museum of Art - Kansas City Art Museum

  • 4525 Oak Street Kansas City
    MO 64111
  • +1 816 751 1278
  • www.nelson-atkins.org
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The Nelson-Atkins has prestigious collections of European and American art, but it is known above all for its magnificent collection of Asian art, notably the arts of China. - Modern sculpture is another area of distinction - Collections of ancient art, d
Open Hours:
Tu-Th 10a-4p; F 10a-9p; Sa 10a-5p; Su noon-5p,Tues-Thurs 10am-4pm; Fri 10am-9pm; Sat 10am-5pm; Sun noon-5pm
Nelson Atkins Museum of Art
4525 Oak Street Kansas City
MO 64111
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Description
  • This artistic wonderland is housed in a splendid neoclassical structure that serves as a piece of ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • ... Museum of Art in Kansas City is one of the country s premier art institutions. Its rich collections bring together masterpieces from every culture and period of the world, spanning over 5,000 years. The Museum opened its doors in 1933 ... more on MuseumStuff.com
  • This museum has a collection of ... more on TripAdvisor
  • ... to discover some of the 34,500 pieces in the collection of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. From ceramic objects found in ancient Chinese tombs to whimsical sculptures of badminton birdies, the Nelson-Atkins collection spans over 5,000 ... more on Visitkc.com
  • Kansas City's premier museum, undergoing massive expansion that will increase its size by 71% upon completion in mid-2007, is especially noted for its Asian art, including ... more on Frommers
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5.0
Stunning value for little to no cost

(10/01/05)

... nice atmosphere of a museum that incorporates both modern and old art and history. You can go at your own pace, or go on one of the guided tours. People who are part of the staff are knowlegable and informative and can give you further ... paladin_at_heart, a user of Yahoo! Travel. Reviews from Yahoo! Travel

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5.0
World Class

(Jan 8, 2004)

... arguably be characterized as the only world-class attraction in Kansas City. I have lived in KC my whole life and never tire of visiting "The Nelson". Outstanding collection of Asian art. Henry Moore sculpture garden is gorgeous. I ... A TripAdvisor Member, a user of Tripadvisor. Reviews from TripAdvisor

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Scott D. 's review

... How anyone could give it less than five stars is beyond me. A selection of Impressionist paintings, Asian, African, middle Eastern ... a user of yelp.com. Reviews from Yelp

4.0
Absolutely beautiful!

(04/11/05)

... prettiest art museums I've ever been to. The front entrance and opposite sculpture garden (though lacking in sculptures) were impressive and well-landscaped. Much of the museum was closed off for renovation when we went through, and ... Nicole, a user of Yahoo! Travel. Reviews from Yahoo! Travel

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5.0
a midwestern treasure

(Jun 28, 2006)

... If you must visit Kansas City, you have two choices: BBQ and art. Kansas City is blessed with an abundance of small independent art galleries in the Crossroads District, largely spurred by the ever growing roster of art students who ... A TripAdvisor Member, a user of Tripadvisor. Reviews from TripAdvisor

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