2026 Global Soccer Summer Programs
June 9-July 19
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is the premier destination to elevate your Kansas City global soccer schedule. In addition to free general admission to the museum’s world-renowned collection, our events and programs offer something special for everyone. Scroll on to discover the best ways to enhance your championship soccer summer.
Art
Timeless Mucha
April 18-Aug. 30
Members: Free | Adults: $24
This special exhibition celebrates how Czech artist Alphonse Mucha’s visionary work has influenced contemporary artists around the world, including Japanese manga and Marvel comics.
Legendary Landscapes: Sublime Visions from China’s Song Dynasty
March 21-Sept. 27
Free
Showcasing some of the period’s most significant Chinese paintings, this exhibition explores the inspiring connections between humans, nature, and the cosmos.
Guided Tours
Members: $8 | Public: $10
American Art: Fridays and Sundays | 1:30 pm
Native American Art: Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays | 1:30 pm
Collection Highlights: Weekdays | 11 am; Weekends | 10:30 am
Beginning June 11 and 12, we are offering exclusive individual tickets for our guided tours during the summer soccer festivities. Led by art educators, these 75-minute guided tours explore various themes and invite visitors on interactive journeys through the museum’s diverse collection. Group tour rates are also available.
Docent Spotlights
Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays | 1-2 pm
Saturdays and Sundays | 11 am-noon
June: Timeless Mucha*, Legendary Landscapes, and Immigrant Heritage Month
July: Timeless Mucha*, Legendary Landscapes, and Ancient Art
Free*
Art education specialists rotate between galleries and are available for drop-in conversations about works on view.
*Special exhibition entry requires ticket
Self-guided Tours
Experience the museum at your own pace with the Smartify app, a free and easy way to create a personalized tour, find audio stories about art in our collection, and more.
Sports
Art Course Mini Golf
Open during museum hours
Members: $14 | Adults: $18
Ages 4-12: $12 | Ages 3 and under: Free
Improve your putting skills on this one-of-a-kind mini golf experience featuring nine holes inspired by works from the museum’s collection.
Free Weekend Fun: Mini to Monumental
Saturdays and Sundays | 1-3pm
Free
Create a paper shuttlecock, then compare it to our giant shuttlecock sculptures on the lawn to explore how size can transform our experience of art.
Tivoli Cinema: Next Goal Wins
Atkins Auditorium
Sunday, June 28 | 2-4pm
Members $10 | Public $13
This heartfelt comedy tells the story of American Samoa’s soccer team — known for their infamous 31–0 loss — as they bring in a down-on-his-luck coach to try to turn the world’s worst team into winners.
Free festivals
Juneteenth Celebration
Saturday, June 13 | 10 am-4pm
Free
In partnership with JuneteenthKC, this event honors the enduring contributions of African Americans with a full day of artmaking, live music and dancing, storytelling performances, and educational experiences.
Kansas City’s Lawn Party
Sunday, July 19 | 4-8 pm
Free
The Nelson-Atkins and Kansas City Parks and Recreation host a massive party on the museum’s south lawn featuring local food trucks, lawn games, art activities, and live musical performances.
Outdoors
Tivoli Under the Stars
North Sculpture Park
Fridays, June 12, 26, and July 10 | 8:50 pm
Members: $16 | Public: $20
Enjoy cinema and fresh evening air on the museum’s north lawn. Upcoming features include The Wizard of Oz, Mission: Impossible, and The Grand Budapest Hotel.
Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park
Free
Stroll through our picturesque, 22-acre park featuring 33 sculptures, including our iconic Shuttlecocks and one of the largest collections of bronze sculptures by Henry Moore, as well as more than 50 plant species and over 1,000 trees.
Dining & shopping
Rozzelle Court Restaurant
Thursdays-Mondays
Lunch: 11 am-2 pm
Coffee and dessert: 2-4 pm
Inspired by a 15th-century Italian courtyard, Rozzelle Court Restaurant serves seasonal dishes made with fresh ingredients. The restaurant offers lunch dining with family-friendly, gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegetarian options.
Museum Store
Saturdays-Mondays: 10 am-5 pm
Thursdays and Fridays: 10 am-9 pm
Pick up your own museum souvenirs from the Museum Store, including keepsakes inspired by the Shuttlecocks and Timeless Mucha, custom art prints featuring your favorite piece from our collection, and limited edition soccer-themed gifts.
Thou Mayest Coffee Roasters
Thursdays-Mondays: 10 am-5 pm
Enjoy the atmosphere of a modern café inside the museum, featuring hand-crafted coffee, espresso, tea, pastries, and other seasonal and local offers.
KC community
ArtsKC
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KC Streetcar
The KC Streetcar is an easy and free way to experience some of Kansas City’s most vibrant neighborhoods, attractions, and cultural destinations, including an Art Museums stop.
The Arterie
The Arterie is a dynamic cultural pathway linking Kansas City’s art museums and creative districts, featuring immersive experiences, gathering spaces, and public art pieces.
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