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Cover photo by Jenny Wheat. Inside photo by Mark McDonald. European
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There are lots of things to do at the museum today!
Pick up a Family Gallery Guide in one of the galleries. On weekends, head to the FUN Spot in Bloch Lobby. Ask about the Gallery Activity! Check out a FREE device and connect to our Mobile Guide audio tours (ask at the Info Desk). Or use your own smartphone and visit naguide.org for even more gallery fun. Take a FREE guided tour! Just ask at the Info Desk in Bloch Lobby. Join us every second Sunday of the month at 1:30 p.m. in Noguchi Court for preschooler story time.
If you need anything, look for our officers and volunteers. We’re here to help!
Play gallery games with your group: Look and Remember Find an art object, and look at it closely for two minutes. How many things can you remember about it when you turn around? Twenty Questions Pick an art object in a gallery. Shhh! Don’t tell anyone what it is! Have your group members ask you “yes” or “no” questions until they guess the one you picked. Postcard Game Swing by the Museum Store with your group and buy a few of your favorite postcards. Can you find the art objects on the cards in the galleries?
Hours and Admission Wednesday 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thursday 10 a.m.–9 p.m. OPEN LATE! FRIDAY 10 a.m.–9 p.m. OPEN LATE! Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission is FREE to the museum every day. Some featured exhibitions may require tickets, but prices are low and tickets for members and children under 12 are always FREE. Please visit nelson-atkins.org for details about art classes, performances and hands-on activities for kids and families.
Hunt for Kid Favorites Use the map to find these works of art in the galleries. Check them off as you go!
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Claude Monet Water Lilies Nelson-Atkins Building Plaza Level, European
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Inner Coffin of Meret-it-es Nelson-Atkins Building Plaza Level, Egyptian
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Armor for Man and Horse Nelson-Atkins Building Plaza Level, European
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Eagle Feather Headdress Nelson-Atkins Building Level 2, American Indian
Amida Nyorai (Amitabha Buddha) Nelson-Atkins Building Level 2, Japanese
Canopy Bed with Alcove Nelson-Atkins Building Level 2, Chinese
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Marsden Hartley Himmel Nelson-Atkins Building Level 2, American
Ron Arad London Papardelle Bloch Building Lobby Level, Contemporary
Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen Shuttlecocks Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park
Bonus: What’s your favorite?
Draw or write the name of it here.
More tips for having the best time at your museum. TAKE YOUR TIME
There’s no right way to see the museum—take y our time and explore what calls to you. KEEP YOUR DISTANCE
Please keep a safe distance between you and the works of art. Even clean hands leave oils behind. HUNGRY?
Please keep food and drink out of the galleries. Visit Rozzelle Court Restaurant, the Creative Café, o r have a picnic in the Sculpture Park. LIGHTEN YOUR LOAD
Please check large bags FREE at Coat Check. Child carriers should be worn on chest. BE INSPIRED
We like to create art, too! 24" x 36" or smaller sketchpads and pencils only. Painting in the museum needs prior approval and written permission. TAKE MY PICTURE
Take pictures of the museum and most art! Art in featured exhibitions or on loan to the museum may not be photographed. Tripods require special permission. HOLD MY CALLS
Please turn all electronic devices to VIBRATE. TAKE IT OUTSIDE
Please wait until you are outside to erupt into cartwheels of joy. Our Sculpture Park has 22 acres for you to run and play.