About
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art stands at 4525 Oak Street in Kansas City, Missouri. It is an art museum with extensive collections that span roughly 5,000 years of art from every continent, so a single visit can move from ancient works to modern ones and from one part of the world to another.
What to look for
- Asian art: the museum is particularly known for its Asian art collection, a strong reason to set aside time for the galleries devoted to it.
- The shuttlecocks: the museum's outdoor sculpture of giant shuttlecocks is one of its best-known features, and visitors often photograph it on the grounds.
- Breadth: with works from every continent, the collections suit visitors with very different interests, from those who want a focused look at one region to those who prefer to wander.
Planning the visit
The museum works well as a half-day or longer outing, especially if you want to spend time with the Asian collection and walk the grounds. Because the collections are large, it helps to choose a few galleries in advance rather than trying to see everything at once. Check the museum's own information for current hours and admission before you go.
The museum is in Kansas City, and visitors who want to round out the day can explore the wider city from there. Its combination of a major art collection and an outdoor sculpture setting makes it a good choice for anyone visiting the city who enjoys art.
