The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City

4.9

#2 of 20 in Museums in Kansas City

Art Museum · Museum

Create an itinerary including The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

Renowned for the building's neoclassical architecture and impressive permanent collection of Asian art, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is beloved by Kansas City visitors and locals alike. The museum's Beaux Arts architecture style was inspired by the Cleveland Museum of Art and designed by architects Wight and Wight. A schoolteacher and art lover named Mary Atkins left money for the construction of this museum in 1911, and, though it was originally two separate galleries, the sites merged into one museum in 1983. While the museum is best known and celebrated for its extensive collection of Asian works, especially pieces from imperial China, it also boasts numerous American and European paintings, as well as photography and visiting exhibitions. This site hosts balls, speaker series, and other events year round. Make The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art a centerpiece of your Kansas City vacation itinerary, and find what else is worth visiting using our Kansas City tour itinerary planning tool.

Create a full itinerary - for free!

Tours to The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

FROM $69 BOOK WITH VIATOR Kansas City Segway Tour: Art and Glide Kansas City Segway Tour: Art and Glide

4.9

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Tours from $69 ›

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art reviews

Rate this attraction

TripAdvisor traveler rating

3,304 reviews

Google

4.9

By EagleNole

Very fun date day/night. I am not an "art person" myself but everything was staged in a way where all can enjoy. Was a really fun afternoon and as new showcases come in we will be sure to return.

Very fun date day/night. I am not an "art person" myself but everything was staged in a way where all can enjoy. Was a really fun afternoon and as new showcases come in we will be sure to return. more »
By patrickc51

This museum has a great collections. The impressionists paintings are particularly amazing. You could spend hours there and still not see the half of it. The outdoor sculptures are fantastic. One of..... more

This museum has a great collections. The impressionists paintings are particularly amazing. You could spend hours there and still not see the half of it. The outdoor sculptures are fantastic. One of..... more »

See more on TripAdvisor ›

Google

By Rebecca Ruiz

Incredible and fantastic! Could not recommend more, 10 out 10. We literally just went to the Louvre and I enjoyed it here more. Not crowded, cool and refreshing air-conditioning. Beautiful artwork, wonderfully displayed. I felt like I got to go to a private section of the Louvre. Had I not gone I would have no idea how nice it was, we went across the world to see the thinker, when you had a copy right here, just a few states away!!! The glass maze was fun. Our son enjoyed the scavenger hunt, he puts on the pin he won on each shirt wears each day.

more less
By Tabi

One of Kansas City's top places to visit! Our biggest museum! Gorgeous inside and out! Never crowded! There is cover parking. The museum is closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Open 10am to 5pm rest of the week. Plan a couple hour visit it is a huge place multiple floors and art inside and out! Different exhibitions and programs check their calendar! Handicap accessibility. You can eat and shop here as well! Great place for a picnics too! Great place for pictures!

more less

See more on Google ›

Plan your trip to Kansas City

Get a personalized trip

A full day by day itinerary based on your preferences

Customize it

Refine your trip. We'll find the
best routes and schedules

Book it

Choose from the best hotels and activities. Up to 50% off

Manage it

Everything in one place. Everyone on the same page.

Know more