Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Kansas City, United States
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Museum Address
4525 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 64111
Kansas City, United States
Ticket Prices
Free
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2 artists in database
Home to 40,000 works of art spanning 5,000 years, with renowned collections of Asian art, Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings, American art, and photography. The 2007 Bloch Building addition by Steven Holl features translucent "lenses" that glow at night. The sculpture park includes giant shuttlecocks by Claes Oldenburg.
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, United States houses 3 masterpieces in our database, including works by Claude Monet and Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen. Notable works include Shuttlecocks and Water Lilies.
Famous Works at Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Browse 3 notable artworks in our database. Click any work to see details and plan your visit.
Visiting Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Yes, general admission to the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is always free. Some special exhibitions may have an additional charge. Parking in the garage costs $14, but members park free.
The four giant Shuttlecocks are pop art sculptures by Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen installed on the museum lawn in 1994. Each stands over 18 feet tall and weighs 5,500 pounds. They have become iconic Kansas City landmarks.
The museum is renowned for its Asian art collection (one of the best in the US), Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings in the Bloch Galleries, American art, and photography. The 40,000-work collection spans 5,000 years of art history.
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Browse Our CollectionPlease note: Artwork locations and display status may change. Some paintings may be on loan, in restoration, or moved to different galleries within the museum. We recommend contacting Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art directly to confirm specific artwork availability before your visit.
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