Teen Programs

Teen Open Mic Night
Fridays, Sept. 25, Oct. 30, Nov. 20, Dec. 18, Jan. 29, Feb. 26, March 26, April 30
Lens 2 | 6 –8 pm
Take center stage at our free bi-monthly open mic! In addition to provided drinks and snacks, teens are invited to enjoy the show and — if they’re interested — share their own talents on stage. We provide an amp, keyboard, and mic, you provide the stoke. We ask that our performers and audience remain teens only in order to provide a safe space.

Teen Fashion Show
Applications now open: Apply here
Fashion Show: Sunday, December 13
Teen designers take the runway to showcase garments they’ve designed and produced, inspired by works in the museum’s collection. Each show is followed by a reception, where guests can pose on the red carpet, chat over refreshments, and meet our fabulous designers.
View the 2025 program here.

Teen Drop-In Art Making
Thursdays, Sept. 10, Oct. 8, Nov. 5, Dec. 3, Jan. 14, Feb. 11, March 11, April 22
Classroom 3 | 3:30 – 5:30 pm
Come make art with other likeminded teens! Whether you want to work on your own project or try something new, consider this an open invitation to embrace your creativity. Bring your own supplies or dip into ours — which include a 3D printer, sewing machine, and jewelry supplies.

Special Exhibitions
For teen guests, admission to special ticketed exhibitions is just $5. Teen tickets may be purchased when checking out online or in person at the Bloch Lobby Info Desk.

TeenTix
The Nelson-Atkins proudly partners with TeenTix KC, which offers low-cost admission to arts programs in and around Kansas City. Browse the TeenTix calendar and explore the program’s offerings.