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The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art    

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(3.4K) · Art museum in Kansas City, United States
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The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is an art museum in Kansas City, Missouri, known for its encyclopedic collection of art from nearly every continent …

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Apr 16, 2025
I am not much of an Art person, but this was a really nice place from a non-art perspective. Room were very well organized had a wide range of art from statues to paintings. Paths are well marked an…Full review by RyanM1296
Apr 12, 2025
World class and then some. Plan to spend a whole day (we we're there for four and a half hours and needed much more time as we at no time for the special exhibit). Bring your picnic lunch if it's a…Full review by Philip C
Mar 10, 2025
Beautiful building, great location with a park and close to other art places. Excellent exhibitions. Worth going to!!!Full review by alicat629
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Facts

Established:1933
Located:4525 Oak St

Questions & answers

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Is there one main entrance?
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I have always entered through the parking garage so I guess I don't know!
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Where to park
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Parking is underground and is super clean and convenient and you can walk directly into the modern art section from the lot, through sliding glass doors. You can also park on the …
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Parking is underground and is super clean and convenient and you can walk directly into the modern art section from the lot, through sliding glass doors. You can also park on the street. You will see many parked cars on the street as you enter the underground parking. Parking underground is 7 dollars. On the street is popular, so you may or may not have to wait for a spot to open up. You can find parking on the street always, if you are willing to walk far enough.
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How much does it cost to get in
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It is free.
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How do I get there using public transportation?
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The MAX (Metro Area Express) runs north and south to all the main destinations. It stops at 45th and Main, and you can walk east past the Kansas City Art iInstitute to the Nelson-Atkins
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How far are you from Sundown Mountain?
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400 miles
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