The Nelson-Atkins is the largest fine arts museum in the Kansas City area, and the only major encyclopedic fine arts museum within a 250-mile radius, serving not only Missouri but also Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. The 40,000 works of world art in its permanent collection span 5,000 years, from prehistory to the present day.

We welcome and provide free admission to all, and deliver unparalleled opportunities to enjoy, appreciate and understand the finest visual arts and the varied cultures they represent—on our campus, online, and throughout Kansas City.

Where the power of art engages the spirit of community