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May 2024
Fortopia
Kingsville, MO 64061 United States
Fortopia, a playful outdoor exhibition comprised of awe-inspiring forts, invites explorers of all ages to uncover Powell Gardens. This vibrant addition to summer in Kansas City encourages outdoor discovery and taps into the nostalgia of childhood fort building. After opening a public request for proposals, eight forts were selected for the exhibition. Designed to inspire outdoor play, Powell Gardens is excited for visitors to experience Fortopia’s wonder this summer. The fort designers include a team of preschool children, artists, landscape…
Find out more »Disney100: The Exhibition
Kansas City, MO 64108 United States
Disney has curated special behind-the-scenes glimpses into the creation of the most popular characters, films, shows, and attractions – from Disneyland to Walt Disney World and beyond. The ten magnificent and imaginatively themed galleries, with moving stories, unique interactive installations, and exciting background information, will take visitors on a journey through 100 years of The Walt Disney Company, celebrating the classics, as well as the latest members of the Disney family.
Find out more »June 2024
Free Weekend Fun: Puzzles, Pattern, and Play
Kansas City, MO 64111 United States
Learn how English ceramic artists from the medieval through the 19th century were inspired by Chinese ceramicists and the new methods they chose to create art. Compare functional versus ornamental vessels. Explore the gallery to see the surprising outcome of their work with the help of Museum Guide Volunteers. This is a Weekly Recurring Event, Runs from Jun 15, 2024 to Sep 29, 2024 and happens every: Saturdays: 1:00pm – 4:00pm Sundays: 1:00pm – 4:00pm Lobby Level, Bloch Building |…
Find out more »July 2024
Tivoli: Songs of Earth
Kansas City, MO 64111 United States
Discover exceptional storytelling, new releases, documentaries, restored classics, foreign and art films at Tivoli. Curated by Jerry Harrington, the Nelson-Atkins is honored to be the home of the beloved theater. Songs of Earth | Thursday, July 25 @ 7 p.m. | Saturday, July 27 @ 2 p.m. Norway’s official selection for the Academy Awards, Songs of Earth is a cinematic symphony. Director Margreth Olin’s 85-year-old father guides us through Norway’s most scenic valley, where he grew up among cultures who…
Find out more »Free Weekend Fun: Puzzles, Pattern, and Play at The Nelson
An event every week that begins at 1:00 PM on Sunday and Saturday, repeating until September 29, 2024
Kansas City, MO 64111 United States
Fun Spot | Lobby Level, Bloch Building | 1–4 p.m. Jump into the world of English ceramics by designing your own custom plate. Gallery Activity | Gallery 112, Nelson-Atkins Building | 1–4 p.m. Learn how English ceramic artists from the medieval through the 19th century were inspired by Chinese ceramicists and the new methods they chose to create art. Compare functional versus ornamental vessels. Explore the gallery to see the surprising outcome of their work with the help of Museum…
Find out more »Free Weekend Fun: Puzzles, Pattern, and Play at The Nelson
An event every week that begins at 1:00 PM on Sunday and Saturday, repeating until September 29, 2024
Kansas City, MO 64111 United States
Fun Spot | Lobby Level, Bloch Building | 1–4 p.m. Jump into the world of English ceramics by designing your own custom plate. Gallery Activity | Gallery 112, Nelson-Atkins Building | 1–4 p.m. Learn how English ceramic artists from the medieval through the 19th century were inspired by Chinese ceramicists and the new methods they chose to create art. Compare functional versus ornamental vessels. Explore the gallery to see the surprising outcome of their work with the help of Museum…
Find out more »August 2024
First Fridays in the Crossroads
An event every month that begins at 1:00 AM on day First of the month, repeating until December 6, 2024
On the First Friday of every month, thousands of residents and visitors fill the Crossroads Arts District in Kansas City to enjoy what has become the City’s most dynamic and popular event: #firstfridayskc. The community comes alive as arts organizations, galleries, studios, and a wide variety of businesses in the district feature local, regional, national, and international artists. Also catch one of the Crossroads’ creative wall murals or visit our exciting new Art Alleys between Baltimore and Wyandotte from 18th…
Find out more »Heart of America Hot Dog Festival
Kansas City, MO 64108 United States
The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum welcomes hot dog aficionados to sample delicious ballpark franks, including the signature Kansas City Monarch Dog, plus live music and admission to the museum.
Find out more »Free Weekend Fun: Puzzles, Pattern, and Play at The Nelson
An event every week that begins at 1:00 PM on Sunday and Saturday, repeating until September 29, 2024
Kansas City, MO 64111 United States
Fun Spot | Lobby Level, Bloch Building | 1–4 p.m. Jump into the world of English ceramics by designing your own custom plate. Gallery Activity | Gallery 112, Nelson-Atkins Building | 1–4 p.m. Learn how English ceramic artists from the medieval through the 19th century were inspired by Chinese ceramicists and the new methods they chose to create art. Compare functional versus ornamental vessels. Explore the gallery to see the surprising outcome of their work with the help of Museum…
Find out more »Free Weekend Fun: Puzzles, Pattern, and Play at The Nelson
An event every week that begins at 1:00 PM on Sunday and Saturday, repeating until September 29, 2024
Kansas City, MO 64111 United States
Fun Spot | Lobby Level, Bloch Building | 1–4 p.m. Jump into the world of English ceramics by designing your own custom plate. Gallery Activity | Gallery 112, Nelson-Atkins Building | 1–4 p.m. Learn how English ceramic artists from the medieval through the 19th century were inspired by Chinese ceramicists and the new methods they chose to create art. Compare functional versus ornamental vessels. Explore the gallery to see the surprising outcome of their work with the help of Museum…
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