I didnt get very much time to go throughout the entire museum. I was just killing some time between appointments. But this place is awesome! And I definitely cant wait to go back again and again and again. I love art . & this place really inspired me..I definitely recommend this place very highly and could not give it enough good Stars...The parking garage is a little expensive but its definitely offset by the cost of a free trip to the art museum...I cant wait to go back.

Excellent museum, well laid out, easy to follow the flow. LOVE the Carravagio they have on display. Personal favorite artist & his detail is impressive. John the Baptist in the Wilderness wouldnt have clean feet & his total disrepair is so believable.Many exceptional works of art in this collection. Plan to return & spend more time.Warning: if the Pompeii exhibit is still here, the realism may cause distress.

Absolutely fantastic, a true treasure right here in KC. Ive lived here over 30 years and had never been. Spent 4 hours with my wife here on a day out and only got one floor in. If you live in KC this is a must see. Be a tourist in the city and go here. The best part... Its free!! (Other than the parking garage).

Great experience! Non for profit and Lots of fun exibits. It is wheelchair accessible and has a fun spot for everyone. The kids love to run on the lawn and the exhibits are perfect for the more mature groups! In house restaurants serves good food although the food is a little pricey.

I havent been here and at least 30 years. OMG I forgot how amazing this museum is to visit. Everybody should go and spend a day.

You can get two experience visiting this place: one, walking around the art museum outside and two: walking inside the museum!! Today we get free access, it was amazing, a lot things to see and learn! It is a good place to spend more than 2h !!

One of the best places displaying art that I have ever seen. Even the parking garage is cool. Even if you dont think youre that type of person, give it a try.

So far one of my favorite places in KC. Great places to take a rest with family and friends. Mind blowing and interactive artistic pieces. All staffs are friendly.

Amazing place, so much wonderful art. The café was beautiful, the food looked delicious. My mom just moved to the area and we thoroughly enjoyed our Saturday there. I was so surprised the admission was free! But I would definitely recommend that everyone make a donation to help offset the social distancing/ COVID modifications they’ve had to make.

Tons of safety measurments were in place, the staff was great. We didnt mind making an appointment, it was super easy. Were so happy they were open and able to safely accommodate everyone. We miss being out and this was definitely a good experience for my family!

What a joy for the soul this place is! One of the best museums in Midwest. Think about all of the human talent, effort and passion required to create these precious peaces of art.

Really nice museum. Admission is free but parking costs $12 flare rate so its basically a $12 admission fee unless you manage to walk there. Lots to see and read about should you decide to take the time. Nice little cafe, and gift shop. Im sure its even better during non-covid measures.

The art displays were amazing! Great Art Gallery. I recommend to everyone living or visiting Kansas City

Free museum is nice. Also a great place to go for a walk outside with your dog.

Beautiful museum, would definitely recommend and I would visit again and again... Currently the museum runs on donations and there is no fee to enter, a small fee for parking, and the art and experience is worth it..

I grew up in KC and the Nelson-Atkins is a tapestry that connects me to my childhood. From the first field trip where the guide told us that all the art work belonged to us, the people (But the people cannot take art home, I asked) to the job I had which including picking up trash and weeding the lawns at 15, I cannot imagine a life without this beautiful art gallery. Because it asks for donations, there were times in my life that I was welcomed into the N-A when I was at my brokest. There were times when I was flush and would donate much more. No matter my income level, I was welcomed here and eventually married a man who loved art even more than me. We spent many an afternoon sitting in front of Thomas Hart Bentons incredible Persephone (whom I did a report on for an art class that got me an A!) and we sat for hours just taking in Van Goghs Olive Trees without a clue there was a grasshopper in it the whole time. Ive taken friends there who had never even been to an art gallery before and every single one of them walked away in awe. Thank you for this gift to the Kansas City area. I dont live there anymore, but every time I pass through, I always make a stop and visit my old friends while chuckling at the shuttlecock that has always confused me, but Ive since embraced as part of my gallery. No matter where I go, the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art is my gallery and Ill always love the building, the art, and yes, the shuttlecock too.

The Nelson is a quintessential part of Kansas City, and never gets old. You can spend an entire day there or just an hour or so and have an enriching experience, as theres SO MUCH to see. Its certainly one of the worlds finest art galleries!

All the artwork, the way that the separate galleries are laid out, and the building itself combines into one fabulous museum. The sculpture garden is wonderful too. Love this one!

One of the finest museums in the United States. The NAM’s collection of European paintings is probably only surpassed by 2-3 other museums in larger cities, and the fact that they own a Caravaggio, makes them the envy of much larger museums. Very nice gift shop, and admission is free.

One of the finest museums I have been in the world over. It’s also free! Great staff - friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. I was massively impressed at their collection and some of the most famous pieces of art in the world. The outside is also fantastic, by day or at night. You’ll love it!

My son proposed to his now fiancee last weekend. This was an awesome moment! Thanks Nelson for being a part of it!

So many beatiful pieces of art alot of history in there.

Amazing museum. Handling the covid-19 situation well. We spent the afternoon here with our 1 year old and had a lovely afternoon. Highly recommend the sculpture garden and we enjoyed the Egyptian collection too. Cant wait to revisit.

Stunning museum. The pictures speak for themselves. Will be going, again, and again, and again.

Nice, free admission. Nice area to walk outside too.

Such a beautiful place to go and just take a stroll around the area. They keep it really clean. Its so nice seeing a bit of wildlife in the city, little bunnies are everywhere. I love going here and taking pictures. Always see at least 1 couple having a picnic. Gorgeous place!!

This place is great for visiting. The Art was wonderful to look at and admire. The sculptures, paintings, furniture and so on. I had a good visit here. It was something fun to do and I really enjoyed it. Check out this place if youre ever in town.

One of my favorite galleries in the world. With beautiful architecture and a broad range of art, this is truly a special place. One could spend a week inside and not see everything.

Ive been going to the Nelson since the 70s. Man needs culture. To save Mankind we must preserve the Arts

We could not believe that this famous museum with thousands of Five Stars rating was FREE to visit - wow!!Good museum, with visiting and permanent galleries.Clean restrooms.Easy parking - $10.Loved it. Highly recommended.

My Favorite Art Museum in the Midwest. A lot of awesome artwork. Two huge buildings filled with art. No charge to enter and explore the works. This is a great place to walk off the food shame after over-eating BBQ. What more do you want?

Love this place. A community gathering spot on the lawn in the afternoons tranquility at dawn

This Museum is amazing!!!! I travel sometimes for work and have been to a lot of museums in the US and Canada. This one was my FAVORITE and it was so unexpected. The grounds are beautiful and the collections are fantastic. I cried looking at a couple different pieces. I will come back again.

Very neat museum. Some great pieces by Carravagio and Rubens. The Egyptian and Native American sections were great also.

From weird baroque paintings to giant birdies. A really well done Museum. An absolute must visit in the KC area. The entrance fee of exactly $0 was right up my alley. But then you enter and see absolutely world class art and culture pieces. Do NOT skip!

Recommended as one of the top Art Museums in the country, I had my doubts after living in Washington DC and visiting NYC galleries. I was pleasantly surprised by the modern art in the newer addition. My daughter and I had a great time exploring and reading about the pieces we saw. Also, I was surprised that there wasnt any admission fee to such a great collection of art. This goes along with the welcoming atmosphere that defines KC!

Most of the museum is totally accessible by anyone for free. Although the mini-golf was unavailable and some rooms reserved for paid tickets, this is an incredible place to wander around and admire all kinds of works of art. The staff is very friendly. Finally, the building is modern and gives off a peaceful vibe, which I really enjoyed.

One of the best art museums I have been to. Educational and kids loved it!

The Nelson Atkins, will always be Kansas City‘s greatest treasure. Tucked away off of one of the busiest shopping districts in Kansas City, it is hands-down one of the best art museums I’ve visited in the Midwest. I recently attended the annual gala for the museum, spending time with people from the National Geographic and the senior management of the Nelson Atkins. It was a wonderful evening filled with fun, frivolity, and education. It is well worth the trip if you get the chance. The new Nefertari exhibit is absolutely exquisite, and you owe it to yourself to visit.

Absolutely beautiful museum, especially for free! Make sure you leave a donation, if you can, to help keep this amazing attraction well kept for everyone to see!

Beautiful place to visit!! So much art and wonderful architecture to view. Id say you want to give yourself AT LEAST 3HRS to view everything, this place is massive and art like this is nothing to rush through. The Nelson is a staple in our beautiful city and a place I like to visit regularly! Hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

One of the best contemporary museums in the United States. Truly a treasure and a treat to have this place in Kansas City. Definitely a MUST for any tourist visiting the city.

Amazing place , everybody should see this places is full of history and is so beutyful ... im sure everybody will enjoy it !

I don’t know if I can say enough wonderful things about the Nelson. First, it’s free to the public. The volunteers are excellent and knowledgeable, and there are so many beautiful pieces that they want to tell you about. When I went most recently, I actually got to put on gloves and touch one of the pieces (The doors of paradise). The outdoor sculpture garden is also extremely beautiful, and lots of local activities are held on the line. It is one of the most beautiful places in Kansas City, and worth the visit if you’re coming from out of town!

The Nelson-Atkins is an artists wonderland! From modern and contemporary pieces to ancient Greek sculptures o renaissance era masterpieces to medieval art to oriental.... if you like a variety of art or only a set style, youll undoubtedly find it here! The staff are also very insightful, so any questions that arent answered by the descriptions next to each and every piece can be most likely be answered by them. Be prepared to walk a bit though, because theres always something new and interesting right around the corner or down the hall!

The museum is spectacular!!! There is no cost to get into the museum, we just had to pay $5.00 for parking. There is so much to see and learn about that a one day visit may not be enough. Life-like and touchable displays bring the- eager to learn-out in all of us. I will definitely go back for several more visits.

We had a great time today. I wanted to see Andy Goldsworthy Walking Wall, the Gordon Parks Mohammed Ali photos, and the Asian art. Saw each plus some other areas. Thanks!

Wow -I do not even know where to begin. The main exhibit space is amazing with art pieces from an incredible range of historical eras and cultural influences. The building itself features architectural detailing just as fine as the pieces it houses. I did not even get to see the entire collection so I am looking forward to visiting again to see more.

I had a lovely time. Its a great place to take visitors family etc. I hadnt been since in my 20s.

I love the Nelson Atkins museum in Kansas City. I really ought to visit more often. The exhibits are changed quite often and the collection of art masterpieces is second to none. It should be the number one place for you to visit if you are from out of town. Entrance is free but donations are accepted. Parking is $10 for underground parking.

Finally made my way to Nelson-Atkins for the amazingly profound 30 Americans exhibit! An experience of a life time captured in a beautiful structure. The museum has a great garden area for chill, a walking path, benches, tables, photo ops & even games. Free entrance however main exhibitions may have costs associated with viewing. Guests speakers on schedule, outdoor sculptures, gift shop, garage parking all available for your convenience.

This museum has been an iconic place for major works and great masterpieces. The current exhibit of photos chronicling the life of prize fighter Muhammed Ali is worth the trip.

Here is a small amount of the enourmous amount of art that this museum holds. The employees were very helpful and know the museum like the back of there hand. Just a great museum!

Very spacious place not just inside but also outdoor area and statues. Relaxing environment with lots of art. Nice caffee with variety of choices. Good place to spend with your family.

Visited the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art’s Chinese New Year celebration. Very crowded, but there were people standing around to help, & the crowds moved through the various activities pretty quickly. I like that there were activities in both the main building & Bloch building, & all around the Asian art galleries. Dance & music performances (though I wish the lion dance was longer). & best of all, attendance is free!

Amazing museam. Very well kept, clean, organized. Awesome selection

I was very impressed by this free, donation only museum. It has an extensive collection which would take multiple days to fully absorb. Particularly good was the Asian wing that included a small Buddhist temple and a massive Buddha. we visited in the winter but I can imagine how the expanse of open area would be a great place to have a picnic or just enjoy a beautiful day. The restaurant inside the museum is quite good and the prices are very reasonable.

Always a good time. Festival events are wonderful. Great projects to do on festival days and family fun Saturdays. Restaurant food is great something for everyone. The museum shop has a good variety of items.

Very disappointed with our experience. The galleries and exhibits are great! That said..... we went in with our two year old daughter in a stroller and were constantly folliwed by the people working in the gallery! We would be constantly followed and would have the gallery people blantly stare at us and circle around us until we left. Never once was my daughter out of our hands or running around or touching any of the exhibits! It felt very uninviting and not welcoming. As a parent in a difficult time with so few options to entertain a child i thought the museum would be a good way to entertain her. If bringing a child to the museum is an issue then please post a sign stating NO CHILDREN ALLOWED! Im glad it didnt cost us anything because i would have been asking for a refund for the way we were treated. Next time i will have to find another place to take my child.

Visiting from Houston and this was an amazing experience! We cant believe its free! Give yourself a couple hours to really enjoy all the rooms. And check out the coffee shop (Thou Mayest)!

So much to see! Wish I could come back tomorrow for more! Very educational and well-organized.

Used to go here alot as a child maybe Ill go again soon pics of the outside for now not the best pics but hey

Top notch museum. You can easily spend all day here! I will let the photos do the talking.

Really awesome art museum and phenomenal collection. Its crazy that the ticket is free.

A gem in our city with ease of access and a friendly staff. A must see when in KC. amanda dawn loveall insurance kansas city

Love this museum, in warm weather the garden has so many seating areas to study,,, lots of places to sit and draw as well

This is my favorite place in all of Kansas City for so many reasons. It is stunningly beautiful architecture, top notch art, wonderful art education, beautiful event space, amazing food and atmosphere in Roselle Ct, gorgeous open grounds and outdoor art! Its closed inside during the pandemic, but that didnt stop us from having a family birthday picnic on the grounds a few weekends ago. Simply perfect.

An amazing museum, excellent exhibits, and host to great local events for the community. Perfect photo op on the lawn and a great place to unwind on a nice day, this has become a favorite for my family and friends. You can come back and find something new every time. Highly recommend watching people attempt the glass maze, you can find evidence of its victims by looking at the blood spatter on the floor.

Very versitile and time consuming. Something for everyone..

The Queen Nefatari exhibit was amazing. Lunch was very good, especially my cupcake!!

Magnificent south facing grounds . Very much like a public park and used as such .

Incredible exhibits. Helpful staff. Lovely time

A beautiful museum with over 40k of art pieces from Europe, Asia and America. Not far from the Plaza area, worth a day of tour. The building of the museum itself is gorgeous. There is a cafe inside the museum.

Every time I go to the Nelson I see something new. You could go every day for a week and still have more to see. The outdoor area would be perfect for having a picnic, I definitely look forward to having one this summer. They also have regular events to celebrate different cultures/art.

All that I can say is wow, just wow!everything in here is incredible, the building alone is worth coming in to look at, even if you dont enjoy the yard. Every form of art you can think of is in here it is really an amazing collection. The building itself is just incredible, it really is. Just another example of how they used to build them in the day.

I love this place. such beautiful art

Recently visited the Nelson-Atkins last fall during my trip to KC and enjoyed coming here. They have a wide variety of impressive art pieces dating back to ancient times, as well as more modern and contemporary works. They also have a coffee shop and space available for hosting events. Definitely a great place for all ages to explore.

Amazing place. I truly love going here and I really enjoy telling my out of town friends to check it out. The building is gorgeous and their displays/exhibits are wonderful.Go check it out!

Love love loved it!! The vast array of art was amazing. Art lovers visit if you are ever in the area and best of all...admission is free!!There is a nice gift store and coffee counter as well

This is an amazing museum. Its unbelievable to me that I can access such beautiful works fo art for FREE. Ive been so so many American museums and this is absolutely the best (so far.)

We didnt get a chance to go in due to time constraints but we were able to check out the exterior shuttlecock and human bronze sculptures. They are all amazing and they are worth stopping by to check out. The artists were so creative coming up with the idea to strategically place the shuttlecocks throughout the enormous grounds. Each one weighs 5,500 pounds and stand 18 ft tall. You can park on the grounds on E 45th St between Oak and Rockhill and quickly jump out and walk over to the different sculptures. I recommend driving around the perimeter of the grounds so you can see the shuttlecocks scattered around the area.

An absolute must visit for tourists! Its a very beautiful museum and its free! (Except for the traveling exhibits) Lost to see here and great place for the family! Also amazing architecture that will wow you!

I love taking my dog for walks in this area. Super peaceful and good spots to people watch. Great thing to have in KCMO!

Another absolute must visit in Kansas City. The variety of the pieces available, the many galleries, and the drama (a cricket found in a classic painting?!?!). The two options for food (a cafe and a restaurant) are great and restful places to enjoy a cup’a. The grounds are worth wandering and the space invites creative minds to a place of contemplation and creativity. The curators are very present, helpful, and intent on their jobs. The courtesy coat check and scooter loan allows you to immerse yourself in the experience and to simply be present with the pieces.

My first two visits were within the last year. Both were amazing. It’s a special place.

This is a must see when you are in Kansas city and I would recommend it to people that dont consider themselves Art people. The best part is, it is always free to see everything (about 95%) but the tour exhibit.I am not generally an art person and always enjoy going to Nelson Atkins because it is not just paintngs but everything from a mummy to silver plates, to Greek and Roman sculptures and modern paintings.If you want to take your time and look at each piece you should give yourself at least 6 hours to see everything. If you look while continually walking you can get through everything in about 2 hours (but that is really moving).My recommendation is to look at the map and go to the sections that interest you and then leave when you are tired.If you have kids hit the outside exhibits like the glass maze and giant Birdies to wear them out before going inside. Kids will find things they like and the staff doesnt over hover kids given there are no barriers between people and the art for many of the rooms.Parking on the streets around the museum is free but watch the signs for hours and no parking areas to prevent a ticket. Parking in the museum garage costs but is more convenient.The restaurant in the museum is supposed to be very good though I have never eaten there.

It was awesome there was so many cool things to see and not to mention all the culture they have there it was by far the best museum I have been to in a while hear are all the photos I took they are really cool

Great place to explore with the family. The museum is free to the public except for some exhibits. The outdoor art sculptures are also fun to explore with the kids free to run around. A must see when visiting KC.

Amazing museum in Kansas City! I love it so much! There are a lot of great art to see. A must when you visit KC!

Great place. So much to see. Paintings tapestries and artifacts. All on display with detailed description. Very nice and Free! Dont forget the inner courtyard restaurant.

So far the best museum I have seen. And it’s free which is unbelievable. Most of the museums I have been so far had entry fee but all of these were not that big like this one. It is such a big museum with lots of things into it. It’s outside view is marvelous. At night when you pass the area your eyes will definitely get cooled seeing this white lit exterior.On the back side, artificial lake concept of moon and sun is intriguing. Sculptures are really gorgeous and they borrow frequently new sculptures and keep it displaying for times.Mirror maze is amazing. Don’t miss it whether you are alone or with kids. Kids will definitely love it and they are really good at passing.

I love me a free expansive art museum with giant shuttlecocks. When visiting KC, the Nelson-Atkins is a must!Honestly, I probably could have spent a couple days here. There are so many exhibit halls from photography to ancient Asia to classic paintings to furniture. Theres certainly something here for everyone... and again, for free! Though, of course, donations are appreciated and the rotating special exhibitions cost a little dough. Youll find artists from locally cherished Midwesterners to household icons (Lichtenstein, Warhol, Rembrandt, Monet) and up-and-coming contemporary artists manipulating all mediums.Theres also artist-themed mini golf, a cafe, restaurant, museum gift shop, and all the other things that round out a day or two for locals and tourists alike.

A must see for out of towners. Free and they do a good job of checking in and insuring social distancing is happening

This museum is AMAZING!!! Who knew there would be such a fabulous museum in Kansas City?! There is so much great art. You have to go multiple times to see it all. Make a day of it, they have a cafe so you can look at art, take a break for some lunch & walk around some more. The sculpture garden is beautiful. Great for a picnic or to let kids run around & have some fun.

Not only is the art speculator & conversation starting, but the museum itself is a thing of beauty. I cant believe its free!

Absolutely beautiful. And that Muhammad Ali exhibit was incredible!!

Very nice. Great way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

What a crazy good experience and it is free!! I highly recommend visiting and donating to this museum. A wide variety of art and lots to see.

I attended a professional development session at the museum and it was wonderful. I left with great lesson plans and feeling refreshed.This resource is free to attend with the exception of parking and special exhibitions. Great for families or school groups!

Beautiful lawn and super fun art putt putt golf course. Highly recommend!