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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

free admission

shuttlecock sculptures

sculpture park

art collection

european art

asian art

native american art

outdoor space

4525 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 64111 Get directions

Restroom

Family friendly

Free street parking

Paid parking garage

Free Wi-Fi

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Information

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

free admission

shuttlecock sculptures

sculpture park

art collection

european art

asian art

native american art

outdoor space

4525 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 64111 Get directions

Restroom

Family friendly

Free street parking

Paid parking garage

Free Wi-Fi

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art by null

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art by Katie Sgroi (Used with Permission)

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art by Doc Nicholas (Atlas Obscura User)

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art by Katie Sgroi (Used with Permission)

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art by Doc Nicholas (Atlas Obscura User)

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art by Doc Nicholas (Atlas Obscura User)

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art by Doc Nicholas (Atlas Obscura User)

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art by Katie Sgroi (Used with Permission)

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art by Katie Sgroi (Used with Permission)

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art by Doc Nicholas (Atlas Obscura User)

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The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art by Doc Nicholas (Atlas Obscura User)

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art by Katie Sgroi (Used with Permission)

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