Important Reminder:The Foursquare City Guide app officially sunset on December 15, 2024, with the web version following in early 2025. However, your check-in journey doesn’t end here! Join us on Swarm, where new adventures await.Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Art Museum and Art Gallery
Kansas City
"Mobile guide is great, lots of different types of artwork."(4 Tips)
"outside at dusk to see the beauty of the Bloch Building"(3 Tips)
"FREE yoga on the front lawn when the weather is good!"(3 Tips)
"Sculpture garden is great for picnics and free yoga during..."(5 Tips)
133 Tips and reviewsFilter:
- picnics
- mobile guide
- tours
- bloch building
- egyptian collections
- (15 more)
Sort:
- Popular
- Recent
Social News NetworkJune 29, 2012Definitely arrive early, because you can easily spend several hours at this museum. They are open Wednesday through Saturday at 10 a.m.
Paige CNovember 17, 2015Sculpture garden is great for picnics and free yoga during the summer on Sundays.
Brendan MAugust 29, 2016The building itself is worth the trip - check out the Native American art section
La'Trice MurrayJanuary 9, 2015From looking at exibits, to sitting on the grass for lunch!! Wonderful for the whole family!!
Gorgeous place. Be sure to stop in Rozelle Court for lunch. And it's a great consideration for a wedding reception venue.
Anna Kristina S.January 12, 2017Great collection, especially the outdoor sculpture. Plus admission is free!
Alex WisdomMarch 15, 2015Really nice museum, but leave the backpack in the car. They are kind of nazis about them. Not till long after entrance, of course.
Allyce MohsJanuary 15, 2013Wed, 10- 4 pm Thurs, Fri, 10-9 pm Sat, 10-5 pm Sun, Noon- 5 pm Admission is free to the Nelson-Atkins every day. Closed Mondays & Tuesdays.
Nonprofit OrganizationsAugust 29, 2011Be sure to have some food or drink at the Rozzelle Court Restaurant. Feels like a quick escape to Europe! Fantastic way to spend an afternoon. Read more
My ultimate place to go. I've been there many times and still can't get enough.
Ionic columns are so pretty on the old building. Very inspiring.
The museum gift shop is a fantastic place for one-of-a-kind holiday gifts!- olinehack4 gmailcomJuly 24, 2023olinehack4@gmail.com is a professional hacking Service.
- Jill V.W.March 16, 2011Newbies get a free pack of museum note cards at the info desk. And the mobile guide tour (for iPhone and Android) is terrific (audio and text).
Suzi SteffenAugust 29, 2012The new Native American installation is fantastic! Can't wait until they do the same for the African art.
GeorgeJanuary 3, 2011Great hospitality! Ran out of note cards and was comp'ed free tickets to the African art exhibit, which was phenomenal! Big props to The Museum!!!
Bob LaytonFebruary 24, 2014I was very impressed, only had time for a portion of the building. Will go back for sure when I visit again
See the historical, the beautiful and the nationalism of world's fairs @ Inventing the Modern World: Decorative Arts of World's Fairs
They are installing a new steel tree sculpture by Roxy Paine in the lawn today. It's a beautiful day to play in the grass and watch them install it.
OOOOOOOHHHH look at you- being cultured today I see? But really- this is a "best of" on the Kansas City list. Although I prefer the art in the Kemper :)- Kansas CityOctober 17, 2011Don't leave without venturing outside for a tour of the Kansas City Sculpture Park featuring the famous "Shuttlecocks."
Come to the Young Friends of Art's happy hour the second Friday of every month.
Lara KlineApril 21, 2010The Noguchi Sculpture Court is not to be missed and be sure to walk the Bloch Building exterior at night, it is amazing! Read more
US National ArchivesJanuary 28, 2011Nelson-Atkins houses Woman IV by abstract expressionist painter Willem de Kooning. Check out de Kooning's INS record within the National Archives at Kansas City Alien Files (A-Files) holdings! Read more
Maggie BarrattOctober 13, 2010Brown bag a lunch, it'll save you money. Also, the baroque art is beautiful, so check it out!
KC Parent MagazineFebruary 8, 2011Print our Scavenger Hunt (one for all ages and one for young children) before visiting! Read more
1,477 Photos
Foursquare © 2024 Lovingly made in NYC, CHI, SEA & LA
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
4525 Oak St (at E 45th St)
Kansas City, MO 64111
United States
Kansas City, MO 64111
United States
Closed until 10:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon, Wed, Sat–Sun
- 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Thu–Fri
- 10:00 AM–9:00 PM
(816) 751-1278
Features
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
Yes
See More
Places inside Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
You might also like
- 8.4
"FREE! lovely museum with diverse collection of contemporary work. Don't miss the cafe!!! The installation of paintings is incredible."
JenKudu 
"A truly excellent real life artistic museum. House is fantastic by itself but then add in all of Benton's personal items and you have a better appreciation of his vision."
Bill Wilson- 7.8
"Beautiful building with amazing art!"
Jonathan Barbe
Places people like to go after Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
- 9.2
"Great atmosphere. Something for everyone. Wonderful place to walk or window shop."
Robert Brown - 8.3
"Great burgers & Onion rings .Cool desing from early 50's. If you will order Skyscaper Shake staff will sing a song at your table 😊."
Tomas Ledajaks - 9.3
"The MIA mac & cheese and cornbread is made up for with fries done well and a hot bbq sauce with the perfect amount of spice"
Terrence
Upcoming Events
- Kansas City Chorale
6:00 PM on April 19, 2025
Powered by
Appears on 275 lists
Best Places to Check out in United States Pt 3
Created by WannaSee ItAll
200 items • 347 followers
Created by R. Josh Quarles
44 items • 31 followers
Kansas City, Mo. - A Great Place To Be - #VisitUS
Created by Bridget Moss
29 items • 63 followers