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 not a natural history museum by yooperprof
The Kemper's holdings are based on the collection of R. Crosby Kemper, regional banking magnate whose family are local bigwigs. (There's also a Kemper Arena in K.C.) The Kemper celebrated its tenth anniversary in 2004, and is a welcome addition to the K.C. art scene. It's location is convenient to the Plaza Shopping District, and it's just a short stroll to the Nelson-Atkins Museum and the K.C. Art Institute as well. And it's always free admission here.
The Museum was designed by noted architect Gunnar Birkerts in an uncompromisingly modernist style. The building is spare on the outside, but the dramatic inside spaces show off the collection and special exhibits nicely. Leave a Comment Directions: just north of the Plaza and the Nelson-Atkins, a little to the east of Main
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The Nelson has 33,500 pieces of art. They have American, Chinese, Japanese, Europe, and many other art paintings, sculptures, and woodworks and home decor. It is housed in an art deco-Federalist style building from 1933. An add-on contemporary was built for $200 million and dedicated in 2006. it houses the American sector of art. The structure and many items are from William Rockhill Nelson, owner of the Kansas City Star newspaper. He must have done quite well in publication. Original visits year one was 100,000. Today that figure is around 1 million. The new Bloch addition exhibits in the glass facade shows off the elegance. Admission is free, but parking in the garage is $5. The shuttle cock on the front grounds lets you know you have arrived.
Kemper family that owns the Commerce Bank, and other assets, has donated and funded museum of abstract art, and it really is a treat to see the items on display. It links with Kansas Art Institute next door. It is well worth a trip inside. This is one of the more unique museums featuring contemporary art works including paintings, sculpted pieces, and eclectic mix of other items.
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 by shdw100Leave a Comment Address: 4525 Oak StreetPhone: 816-751-1278 Recorded InfoDirections: 4525 Oak Street Kansas City, Missouri 64111-1873Website: http://www.nelson-atkins.org
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 Spider Sculpture, Kemper
Museum Grounds by cheap_tourist
It is a relatively small museum. You should be able to see everything on display in an hour or two. They also have interesting sculptures on their grounds. The Kemper is near the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art--you can see both of them in one day.
Admission to the museum is free. Leave a Comment Address: 4420 Warwick Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64111Phone: 816-753-5784Website: www.kemperart.org
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object by yooperprofLeave a Comment
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 The Nelson-Atkins Museum of
Art by asturnut
Don't miss the sculpture garden outside the museum. There is much more to it than the most famous element, the shuttlecock sculptures.
Entrance to the museum is FREE! Leave a Comment Address: 4525 Oak StPhone: (816) 561-4000Directions: A few blocks from the Plaza. From the interstate, take Broadway exit to Southwest Traffiway and follow the signs. Very easy to get there but not as easy to get back.Website: http://www.nelson-atkins.org/
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The mission was a school for Indians-Shawnee back in 1870-90 time frame. The purpose was to domesticate Indians in the American way. They were taught sternly, but some adapted, and became integrated into society, or better farmers. The historic site is on 12 acres, and has the school, a house, and other attractions. Inside there is murals and artifacts of the period showing how they lived here, and describing the methods of every day life. Admission is $3
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 Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art by cheap_tourist
Their collection is eclectic: Impressionist paintings, Henry Moore sculptures, modern and contemporary art, medieval European art, Ancient (including Egyptian) art, Asian art, etc. The museum also has excellent sculptures on its grounds.
Admission to the museum is free. Leave a Comment
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air, Kansas City, MO by jumpingnorman
"From ancient times to modern day, this encyclopedic museum is one of the best in the country, offering visitors the opportunity to explore civilization through the eyes of painters, sculptors, craftsmen, and many other artists."
Even just walking outside this Museum is a delight because of the nice gardens. And inside, they do have good food at the cafeteria after you have explored the art exhibits. They have an extensive Asian collection, and they continue to update their collection through donations and charitable contributions.
It's really nice to have a great museum like this in Kansas City!
4525 Oak Street
Kansas City, Missouri 64111-1873
816.751.1ART
Admission to the Museum is FREE for all visitors.
There may be a charge for special exhibitions.
General Public Hours:
Wed, 10 a.m.—4 p.m.
Thurs, Fri, 10 a.m.—9 p.m.
Sat, 10 a.m.—5 p.m.
Sun, Noon—5 p.m. Leave a Comment
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 by RoscoeGregg
There is a good cafe' inside. It has a great reputation but it is pricey.
I stop by everytime I have a free afternoon it is just great.
I highly recomend it
They have a donation box by the doors plese give what you can. Leave a Comment Address: 4420 warwick Kansas City MO 64111Directions: From the Country Club Plaza go West to Warwick turn North and travel up the hill the road will jog to theleft the Museum will appear on your left. You cannot miss the large spyder in front. There is parking in the rear.Website: www.kemperart.org
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