Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

4525 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 64081
816.751.1278

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Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art \| Museum/Attraction Review \| Kansas City \| Frommers.com - expert review Kansas Citys premier museum is especially noted for its Asian art, including Tang dynasty bowls and Ming dynasty furniture; an outdoor sculpture garden with the largest U.S. collection of bronzes by Henry Moore; the largest public collection of works by Missou... frommers.com a midwestern treasure - user review 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 b... tripadvisor.com World class museum - user review Wonderful experience. Something for everyone to enjoy. Fantastic collection of art from all over the world, Egyptian to modern and everything in between. Well laid out and inte... travel.yahoo.com Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art - expert review Two blocks east of the Plaza is the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art (www.nelson-atkins.org; COST: free, charge for some special exhibits), known for its outstanding Asian-art collection and the Henry Moore Sculpture Garden on the south grounds. Address: 4525 Oak St., Kansas City, MO, USA Phone: 816/561-... fodors.com Nelson Atkins Museum of Art - user review The Nelson Atkins Museum of Art is referred by many to be one of the finest art museums west of the Mississippi. Originating in 1933 as a gift from William Rockhill Nelson, founder of the Kansas City Star, and Mary McAfee Atkins, the museum has grown to occupy a very interesting looking columned bui... igougo.com Nelson Atkins Museum - user review While this might not seem like the ideal place to visit with the kids, it really is. Just remind the little ones that they can't touch the artwork. Other than that, they'll be fascinated by the varied collection of art. William Rockhill Nelson donated most of the resources that created the Nelson-At... igougo.com Just about the best place on earth! - user review The special displays are great, but even without them the museum would be a hit. It has a great adult atmosphere and is a great place to get away from the kids and spend some time ... travel.yahoo.com World Class - user review 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... tripadvisor.com Fantastic experience - user review The Nelson-Atkins is magnificent. It has a phenomenal sampling of art in all catagories, and we will return many times in the future to try and... travel.yahoo.com AWESOME!!! - user review I thought this museum was amazing. Every where I go I try and go to an art museum, and this one by far tops them all! Every thing in this museum in breath taking and wonderful. Th... travel.yahoo.com Beautiful - user review This place was great. It is beautiful on the inside and the outside. The building is art all on its own. I fell in love with this museum as soon as I saw it. I also suggest... travel.yahoo.com Great Collection - user review The Nelson has the most wonder collection of Asian art. It also has buddist temple that had been moved into the museum. It is currently under renovation, but well worth going. T... travel.yahoo.com Excellent Museum - user review I am 17 and I have been to the Nelson three times and I plan to go again this week. They have a very diverse collection of Art and recent construction will leave the museum looking... travel.yahoo.com Nelson Atkins Museum of Art - user review This museum has an unusual entrance, instead of entering a lobby you enter more on the office level and you are met at the door and escorted to a lovely art deco elevator for your trip to the upper floors. This is an outstanding museum. They have 58 galleries and 11 period rooms. They have works by ... igougo.com Stunning value for little to no cost - user review Very nice atmosphere of a museum that incorporates both modern and old art and history. You can go at your own pace, or go on one of the guided tours. People who are part of the staf... travel.yahoo.com Always a pleasure - user review I visit the Nelson every chance I get when I visit family in KC. Make sure to drive past to view the front gardens- ... travel.yahoo.com Nelson Atkins Museum - user review A view of the Nelson is something to write home about, but the works inside surpass the outside architecture. William Rockhill Nelson donated most of the resources that created the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. The museum is divided into collections--Egyptian, Greek and Roman in one wing. Renaissance... igougo.com The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art - user review The museum is not huge, but has plenty of intimate rooms with interesting diplays in them. One of their biggest draws is it's great Asian collection---particularly the China one. But it also has a nice collection of European and American art. The sculptures both inside the museum and outdoors in The... igougo.com Amazing! - user review I loved the Nelson-Atkins Art Gallery. It was really neat, my favorite things were the knight in armor, the buddha temple, the oriental bed, the chinesse painting gallery, stained g... travel.yahoo.com The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art \| Kansas City, Missouri The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art \| Kansas City, Mis... nelson-atkins.org Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art - Kansas City Museums - Kansas City Art Historical Cultural Kansas City Science Museum Technology Research Educational Museums - 360kc.com One of Kansas City's most unique eating experiences, Rozzelle Court Restaurant is located inside The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Designed in the style of early 15th century architecture with columned arches and long cloistered walkways in two stories, patrons can enjoy an elegant meal surrounded by... 360kc.com Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, The : VisitKC.com Official Travel Source The Nelson-Atkins has two restaurants and gift shop. Rozzelle Court Restaurant is fashioned after an open-air Italian courtyard and offers buffet-style service of main dishes, salads, soups, breads and desserts. The Café is a sleek alternative to Rozzelle Court. This casual, glass-enclosed café te... visitkc.com Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art Review \| Kansas City \| Fodor's Travel Guides Two blocks east of the Plaza is the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, known for its outstanding Asian-art collection and the Henry Moore Sculpture Garden on the south grounds. The new Bloch Building expansion, the brainchild of architect Steven Holl, spans the equivalent of a 67-story building lying on i... fodors.com