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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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Kansas City’s marquee art museum keeps general admission free, pairing a renowned collection with the Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park’s giant Shuttlecocks. Featured by Condé Nast Traveler and recently reaffirming free entry in local coverage, it’s a true civic anchor.

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

free admission
sculpture park
impresionist paintings
european art
chinese art
japanese art
shuttlecock sculptures
parking garage
Google Rating
4.8 (14.9K)
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4.8
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4525 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 64111 Get directions

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Free street parking
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Free Wi-Fi
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Encyclopedic art museum with Asian art, sculpture park, free admission

free admission
sculpture park
impresionist paintings
european art
chinese art
japanese art
shuttlecock sculptures
parking garage
Google Rating
4.8 (14.9K)
Yelp Rating
4.8
Placeholder

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