Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

This is one of the premier Art Museums in the country . With the new Nelson Block collection being added this year, we now have a wonderful collection of French Impressionists and "Old Masters".

Once you're through perusing this Kansas City gem's collection, stroll outside at dusk to see the beauty of the Bloch Building , one of Travel + Leisure's top 12 most beautiful buildings of the world! Read more

Allow time to visit each floor! One hour isn't nearly enough time. Get there early and finish your trip with a glass of wine before the courtyard closes at 4. Or come back at 5:30 for happy hour !

Love this place. So much amazing artwork and pretty much everthing is free. If you go often get a membership. Gets you into the paid exhibits as well as free parking and 10% of food and junk.

Rozzelle Court restaurant has great lunch . The Mideival Cloister in next room is incredible. Fantastic Asian Art wing with Buddhist temple . Enjoy the Sculpture Park & Glass Labyrinth on a nice day.

Fantastic museum . I normally am not one for art museums but this is incredible. Definitely take time to check it out. Free admission !

I fall in love with this museum every time I walk in. Looking forward to the latest exhibits . Check out lunch in the cafe '

One of the best in the nation. The Asian art collection is world class . Take a picture by the giant wooden Japanese Buddha, and do not forget to visit the Indian and Chinese temples .

One of the absolute best museums that I’ve ever been to. It easily ranks up with or above anything in a “big city ” AND it’s free!

This is probably the nicest Art Museum I have been too, it is FULL of amazing art work from American to Egyptian, Romanticism to Neoclassic, love all the old furniture . This even rivals DC!

FREE! great ceramics collection, check out the Flemish paintings and American too. We spent about 3 hours here. Great museum :)

World class museum in KC! Great selection of arts from the masters as well as contemporary and local. Free tickets on their website. Closed Tue and Wed.

LOVED LOVED LOVED it!!! Beautiful Native Americans Art exposition , as well as Asian Art and others. Gift shop abundant on interesting books and small souvenirs.

I've been to a lot of museums - Europe, NYC, UK... And the Nelson is probably my favorite. The collections here are absolutely stunning.

Incredible! Temporary exhibits are always captivating. All other collections are vast. Hosts great events , like the Big Picnic !

I've been here several times, things not to miss: Van Gogh, Monet; The ShuttleCocks; The boddhi satva; The knights tomb. BRing food or eat before you arrive, the museum food is delicious, but $$$$

Great collection from all art styles and periods. Excellent originals from the masters. Hard to believe it is a free museum . Good job KC.

One of the best in the country . Huge place. Does have a small cafe inside. Tons of trees and space in the sculpture garden for picnics or Pokemon.

One of the best museums in the country . There's always a family activity from 1-4pm every Saturday & Sunday. The lawn is beautiful with sculptures and glass maze that is fun to explore.

Huge museum with lots of amazing multi-cultural collections. And it's free! Have cocktails @ Rozzelle Court!

Amazing collection. Great staff . Look at getting a membership it's paid for itself in less than 2 months.

The collection of impressionist and American Art is AMAZING, I always love this place and how peaceful it is

Abundance of friendly helpful staff throughout all buildings. Prices at Rozelle Court Restaurant are reasonable. Beautiful inside and out.

So many amazing pieces. Temporary exhibits never disappoint. A must visit in KC.

Large, spacious , and free art museum not far from the plaza . Art is regularly updated. The grounds are also beautiful to stroll.

One of the most impressive museums . If nothing else, the sculpture garden is worth a walk!

Wonderful day with music , art activities, and beautiful art . Enjoyed seeing more of the museum . There is always more to find so visit often. Also, the free book was a treat.

Highly recommend- kids will enjoy Egyptian, Chinese and Ancient galleries , along with Sculpture Park . Rozzelle Court is a great place for lunch/snack. Mobile guide is wonderful to use with teens! Read more

Known for its collection of Egyption, Asian and Native American art . It also has a Caravaggio, Impressionist works, giant shuttlecocks on the law and the new Bloch Building , an "architectural marvel."

Lots of favorites here. The silver work in the European religious gallery is breathtaking. Love the American furniture upstairs and beadwork in American Indian gallery . Go back again & again!

Come after dark for wine and nibbles, and don’t hesitate to buy tickets for the featured exhibition .

Beautiful! The arcitecture is amazing and they have great art . The outside courtyard is beautiful and great for picnics

Check the acquisition number on the labels. The first two numbers are, I believe, the year of acquisition. It's interesting to compare when various, sometimes similar pieces came to Kansas City.

Make sure you check out the Contemporary Art wing as well as the Classic Art ! This place is gigantic and just the best.

GREAT museum ! So much to see so make sure to plan a day for this.

Mobile guide is great, lots of different types of artwork. Beautiful building, great interaction and awesome art camps

Awesome gallery , particularly the ancient Greek and Egyptian collections and Caravaggio's St. John the Baptist. Having seen MANY Caravaggios in Europe, have to say KC is LUCKY to have this one.

Amazing free entrance museum . The architecture itself is phenomenal.

I have been all over the world and the Nelson to me ranks along with the top museums . The cafeteria is a great place with tremendous atmosphere.

This museum has fabulous art collections . Rosselle Court, has excellent food and many gluten free items .

Much to behold. Amazing artistic artifacts both inside and out. Even the building is a masterpiece to behold

34,500 pieces in the collection from ceramic objects found in ancient Chinese tombs to whimsical sculptures of badminton birdies, the Nelson-Atkins collection spans over 5,000 years of humanity.

The grounds are fabulous to explore. Fabulous coffee shop and one of the best museums .

A must visit when in KCMO,if you love modern art .

The Nelson has one of the biggest collections of Chinese art in the U.S.

It's free! (mostly) Great place to take the kids on a hot, summer day. Pack a lunch , and eat it on the lawn.

Everything is great here. The events , the art , and the outdoor space . Everything.

Two large buildings filled with exhibits and a 22-acre sculpture garden - all for free. Definitely wear comfortable shoes .

The current exhibit is great & the audio guide was an excellent help to enjoying it.

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