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View of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art with reflecting pool in the foreground

At the cultural heart of Kansas City, see more than 5,000 years of world-class art for free

Museum Hours

Museum

Rozzelle Court Restaurant

Thou Mayest Coffee Roasters

Spencer Art Reference Library

Holidays

Museum

Museum is currently closed.

These are the hours for indoor access to the museum.

The Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park is free to visit and open from sunrise to sundown.

Hours

Mon: 10am–5pm
Tue: Closed
Wed: Closed
Thu: 10am–9pm
Fri: 10am–9pm
Sat: 10am–5pm
Sun: 10am–5pm

Rozzelle Court Restaurant

Rozzelle Court Restaurant is currently closed.

Lunch: 11 am-2 pm
Coffee and dessert: 2-4 pm
Sips & Snacks, Thursday and Friday nights from 5 to 8 p.m. in Bloch Lobby Assorted small plates, beer, wine and mixed drinks

Rozzelle Court Restaurant is on level one of the Atkins Building near Kirkwood Hall.

Hours

Mon: 11am–4pm
Tue: Closed
Wed: Closed
Thu: 11am–4pm
Fri: 11am–4pm
Sat: 11am–4pm
Sun: 11am–4pm

Thou Mayest Coffee Roasters

Thou Mayest Coffee Roasters is currently closed.

Thou Mayest Coffee Roasters is on level one of the Bloch Building near the north plaza entrance.

Hours

Mon: 10am–5pm
Tue: Closed
Wed: Closed
Thu: 10am–5pm
Fri: 10am–5pm
Sat: 10am–5pm
Sun: 10am–5pm

Spencer Art Reference Library

Spencer Art Reference Library is currently closed.

Spencer Art Reference Library, a free resource open to all guests, is on level two of the Bloch Building.

In addition to the listed hours, the library is open 10 am-5pm on the first Saturday of the month.

Hours

Mon: 10am–5pm
Tue: Closed
Wed: Closed
Thu: 10am–5pm
Fri: 10am–5pm
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed

Holidays

Holiday Closures

Christmas Eve Dec 24, 2024
Christmas Day Dec 25, 2024
New Years Day Jan 1, 2025
4th of July: Museum Closed Jul 4, 2025
Thanksgiving: Museum Closed Nov 27, 2025

The museum is open regular hours on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, and Labor Day.
The museum is closed on the following holidays:

Drone view of the sculpture park with view of the glass labyrinth, lawn, pathways, and buildings.

Accessibility

We strive to make the museum accessible for all visitors. Learn more about accommodations and Nelson-Atkins access initiatives.

Tours

Groups and guided tours

We offer tours designed for various age groups, interests, and abilities. Review our full list of options and opportunities.

Self-guided mobile tours

Smartify is a mobile app that offers several self-guided audio tours based on various themes and collections in the museum. It also offers American Sign Language tours for guests who are d/Deaf or Hard of Hearing. The app is free and available on the App Store and Google Play.

A Nelson-Atkins docent shares information about a painting with guests in a gallery,
A blue wave with white foam crests with a mountain in the background

Hokusai: Waves of Inspiration from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, is open through Jan. 5, 2025.

Picture of chicken salad with fruit from the Rozzelle Court Restaurant.

Check out what’s new on the menu

We frequently update the menu at our acclaimed Rozzelle Court Restaurant. See the latest additions – then start planning your culinary itinerary.

Image of group of people sitting in indoor movie theater with blue film screen display on.

Catch a movie

Cinema is alive and well at the Nelson-Atkins, thanks to our year-round Tivoli screenings. Preview our coming attractions.

View more current and upcoming events: