The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

4525 Oak Street Kansas City, MO 64111

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+1 816 751 1ART

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www.nelson-atkins.org

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The Nelson Atkins Museum of Art is referred by many to be one of the finest art museums west of the Mississippi. more on igougo

If you are an art lover-this art museum is a must see (and free, except parking). more on TripAdvisor

They also had this security gaurd, dressed as the other'real' guards in the museum, and it was really freaky, because I thought he was real! more on Yahoo! Travel

Plus it's free. more on GeckoGo

The best part is that it's all free!! more on Yahoo! Travel

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Since the addition of the new wing a couple of years ago, the Nelson-Atkins is truly a world-class museum with a wide range of permanent ... more on TripAdvisor

The museum is large, full of things I don't consider art, and staffed with very unfriendly people. I went here 25 years ago as a kid and might go back ... more on TripAdvisor

Like all good parents we enjoyed an outing on a free day at the museum. However, I just don't really understand this museum. I'm on their email list, but they don't communicate well through the e-list ... more on TripAdvisor

What a treasure! Both the mammouth historic section and the vibrant modern wing are high-class. The exibit includes wonderful Egyptian, Greek, Roman artifacts, classic paintings by the masters, and mo ... more on TripAdvisor

Inside and out the Nelson is a treat. In the sculpture garden are the shuttle cox and several other contemporary sculptures. Inside they have a great Chinese exhibit as well as paintings by Monet, ... more on TripAdvisor

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One of the best collections of oriental art is housed in Kansas City. The Nelson-Atkikns is on the east side of the ... more on Yahoo! Travel

The minute you drive into the convenient parking areas you have an awe of the expanse of the place and you see the lawn sculpture and you can't wait to see the latest that's on display...You are greeted by pleasant people and the ... more on Yahoo! Travel

I'm fond of chinese art and friend of mine tried to show me what this museum have. Almost whole temple!
I was surprised with those badmington balls in front. It was amasing.
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I visit the Nelson every chance I get when I visit family in KC. Make sure to drive past to view ... more on Yahoo! Travel

I loved the Nelson-Atkins Art Gallery. It was really neat, my favorite things were the knight in armor, the buddha temple, the oriental bed, the chinesse painting gallery, stained glass, and african art. They also had this security ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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I loved the museum, had great photography and abstract paintings. more on GeckoGo

It's a beautiful museum, starting with the sculptures outside in the gardens. Plus it's free. Also, they do special tours for school groups that are much more detailed and ... more on GeckoGo

It's a great day activity if you are an art lover! Take a picnic and eat out on the lawn for a budget day or if you have extra cash have lunch in ... more on GeckoGo