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The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

Name: The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Address: 4525 Oak Street, Kansas City, MO, 64111, US
Telephone: (816)7511278
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Free Kansas City art museum | Dynamic art experiences for all | Plan your visit: nelson-atkins.org This includes personal photos and pictures of artwork.

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05/31/2026

We made the best of May by…

🌸 Admiring some perfect petals
🚌 Hosting final field trips
😇 Celebrating haloed heroines

… and so many more instances of joy and delight.

05/30/2026

🔍Can you spot the fluid patterns?

Flowing through the exhibition Water Embodied, you’ll find symbols representing different aspects of water: snow, waves, mist, and fishnet. Each symbol holds a unique importance to the artwork and Japanese culture. Interpretive graphics –– pictured here and featured in the gallery –– offer an in-depth look at these intricacies, how to recognize them, and ways to discover the wonder of their meanings.

🌊 Visit gallery 205 starting May 30 to discover the elegant details in a new rotation of pieces for Water Embodied: Flow and Meaning of Water in Japanese Art.

🍜 (1) Footed Dish, Japan, early 1700s. Porcelain with underglaze blue and overglaze polychrome enamels (Hizen ware, Nabeshima type), 2 1/8 × 7 7/8 inches. The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Purchase: William Rockhill Nelson Trust. 63-6. (2) Dish, Japan, 1650-1700. Porcelain with underglaze blue (Hizen ware; Imari type), 1 3/4 x 8 9/16 inches. The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Bequest of Mrs. George H. Bunting Jr., 81-27/1. (3) Footed Dish, Japan, early 1700s. Glazed porcelain with underglaze blue and overglaze enamel decoration (Hizen ware, Nabeshima type), 2 1/4 × 7 7/8 inches. The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Purchase: William Rockhill Nelson Trust, 63-11. (4) Footed Dish, Japan, early 1700s. Porcelain with underglaze blue and celadon glaze (Hizen ware, Nabeshima type), 8 inches. The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Gift of Mrs. George H. Bunting Jr., 80-39/6.

05/28/2026

Three cheers for another stupendous Teen Council year:

1️⃣Teen Fashion Show 🎉
2️⃣Open Mic Nights 🎊
3️⃣Drop-In Art Making🥳

Honestly, the reasons to celebrate your greatness are endless. ♾️

👀 Watch for events throughout the summer, the Teen Film Showcase in Atkins Auditorium Friday, May 29 and activations at Kansas City’s Lawn Party at the Nelson-Atkins on July 19.

05/26/2026

Coming to the Nelson-Atkins in June…

🎉 The free Juneteenth Celebration
⭐ Tivoli Under the Stars
🚩 Art Course Mini Golf

… and a whole lot more. Visit our website for more details: nelson-atkins.org/events

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor U.S. service members who died in service to their country.

This image by Henri Cartier-Bresson depicts the Normandy American Cemetery, the resting place of nearly 9,400 Americans who lost their lives in the D-Day landings and the liberation of France. A quiet reminder of sacrifice and the cost of freedom.

📷Henri Cartier-Bresson (French, 1908-2004). American war cemetery, Saint Laurent (Calvados), 1968-1969. Gelatin silver print, 6 9/16 x 9 3/4 inches. Gift of Hallmark Cards, Inc., 2005.27.1160.

05/21/2026

🎓Education is a work of art ✨

Cheers, class of 2026! Thank you for making the museum part of your graduation memories. Here’s to wherever your creativity, curiosity, and ambition take you next. 👏

Aria, Pre-K Grad

Illeana, High School Gradb.c

Gabby, Business School Grad

Kiara, Nursing School Grad

Jaxon, High School Grad

05/20/2026

The free Juneteenth Celebration is coming up soon ⭐

All are welcome on Saturday, June 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. as and commemorate the end of legal slavery in the United States and celebrate Black resilience, history, and community through art, live performances, and more.

See the full schedule: https://nelson-atkins.org/events/festivals/juneteenth-celebration/

05/19/2026

What blooms when you combine Timeless Mucha, live music, and a multiverse of creativity?

Find out for free on Thursday, May 21, from 5 to 9 pm, at Night/Shift: Iconique. The decadence is in the details 👇

🪲Oracle Natural Science brings beauty to bones and bugs
😘 Learn the nuances of sapphic flirting with The Lovely L*z
📜Craft a poster in the spirit of Mucha with Frank Myles

… and much more, including gallery side quests, light bites, and cocktails.

Review the full schedule: nelson-atkins.org/night-shift

05/18/2026

🏛️Happy International Museum Day!

The Nelson-Atkins offers world-renowned collections, magical spaces, and free general admission. Now that’s something to celebrate. 🥳

05/15/2026

👀 Foodies were being documented long before social media.

Photography is the quintessential art to capture a moment, whether it's momentous, mundane, or just munching on a snack 🧀

🧺 The Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park is a picturesque setting for your mid-bite and memorable moments.

📸 (1) Unknown maker (American), Banana Eaters, ca. 1880. Tintype, 2 3/8 x 3/3/8 inches. The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Gift of Hallmark Cards, Inc. 2005.27.3818 (2) Unknown maker (American), Man Eating Watermelon, ca. 1870. Tintype, 2 3/4 × 3 1/4 inches. The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Gift of the Hall Family Foundation. 2019.22.33. (3) Unknown maker (American), The Cheese Eater, ca. 1870. Tintype, 3 1/4x2 3/4 inches. The Nelson Atkins Museum of Art. Gift of Hallmark Cards, Inc. 2005.27.4632

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4525 Oak Street
Kansas City, MO
64111

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 9pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	10am - 5pm

Telephone

(816)7511278

Website

http://www.nelson-atkins.org/

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