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The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

Art museum · Rockhill ·

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

Art museum · Rockhill ·
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A free, encyclopedic art museum with a beloved sculpture park and those iconic Shuttlecocks. Frequently highlighted by Condé Nast Traveler and Lonely Planet, it anchors KC’s cultural core while rolling out ambitious campus plans announced in 2025.

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Encyclopedic art museum with Asian art, sculpture park, free admission

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Encyclopedic art museum with Asian art, sculpture park, free admission

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4525 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 64111 Get directions

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