While the "Shuttlecocks" often get the headlines, and they are fabulously fun, this museum has excellent selections of a wide variety of art from 2500 BC to the present. I was floored to see the quality of Egyptian art they had and delighted to find some of my favorite Flemish and Fauvist artists represented as well. The "old" building is... more

Nelson - Atkins is a great. It's free, the permanent collection has tremendous variety, and the sculpture garden is a nice walk as well. I think this museum compares favorably with museums in much larger cities. more

I only wanted to go to the Nelson-Atkins to see the Shuttlecocks but it snowed our last day in KC which made driving tuff. When my wife and I finally made the trek through snow covered streets and arrived at the museum we figured we would kill some time and wander around the museum in hopes the streets would improve.... more

If you must visit Kansas City, you have two choices: BBQ and art. Kansas City is blessed with an abundance of small independent art galleries in the Crossroads District, largely spurred by the ever growing roster of art students who linger after graduating from the Kansas City Art Institute. The urban atmosphere has benefited greatly from the proliferation of galleries... more

This could arguably be characterized as the only world-class attraction in Kansas City. I have lived in KC my whole life and never tire of visiting "The Nelson". Outstanding collection of Asian art. Henry Moore sculpture garden is gorgeous. I even like the shuttlecocks. There are special exhibits and an avant-garde film series here as well. Occasionally music concerts in... more