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Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

4525 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 64111
816 751 1278
Ranked #3 of 74 attractions in Kansas City
5.0 of 5 stars 197 Reviews
Type: Art Museums
Activities: Leisure education, Dining
Description: This museum has a collection of life-like sculptures.
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

Don't miss this!! Very comrehensive and well presented More

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Michigan
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
93 helpful votes 93 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

The architecture of this building is part of the art of this building. Good collections More

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Kansas City
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

The collection at the Nelson-Atkins finds new life in the glorious addition to the classic 1933 building. Designed by Stephen Holl, the wing down the east side of the campus is a masterful compliment to the stunning permanent collection, and adds invigorated exhibition space. Anchored by Noguchi court, the space is inspiring and resourceful. A must see while in Kansas... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

A very enjoyable art gallery with a good collection of paintings and a beautiful sculpture garden. Particularly enjoyed the european and the American art collections. And loved the shuttlecocks. Good restaurant in an Italian style courtyard. More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW
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This is such a fantastic art museum, especially for there being no admission. The grounds as well as the building are equally beautiful. I would recommend this to anyone who loves art! More

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Leawood, Kansas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW
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The Nelson-Atkins museum is a wonderful fine arts museum in Kansas City. It houses an extensive Chinese Art Collection, French Impressionists, Thomas Hart Benton, extensive photography exibits and beautiful outdoor sculpture gallery. Well worth the visit. More

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Greer
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW
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We enjoyed the free admission to this museum. They had a great collection. My husband is an artist and was greatly impressed with there collection. They had a fun hands on center for kids. We were able to put their faces into some of the art work. Great area where they could run outside and let off some steam too.... More

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Lees Summit
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

I went to this museum a couple months ago, it was the first time I'd been there since they did all the renovations and opened up the special exhibit hall. It's a fantastic museum, especially for being free. There is so much to look at, and the mummy exhibit is really neat. They have special exhibits come through that cost... More

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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

I had no idea how huge and imposing this museum is. Much better than LACMA and as wonderful as Philadelphia's. More

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Portland, Oregon
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99 helpful votes 99 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

General admission is free, and underground parking is just $5. So go and enjoy the huge collections at your leisure. The outdoor sculpture garden is enjoyable more than once. More

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