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Curious about something at the Nelson-Atkins? Explore these commonly used resources below.

If you can’t find what you’re looking for, complete the general inquiry form at the bottom of this page and we’ll do our best to properly direct you.

Hours

Some areas of the museum keep different hours. Consider these as you plan your visit to the Nelson-Atkins.

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

4th of July: Museum Closed Jul 4, 2025
Thanksgiving: Museum Closed Nov 27, 2025
Christmas Eve: Museum Closed Dec 24, 2025
Christmas Day: Museum Closed Dec 25, 2025
New Years Day: Museum Closed Jan 1, 2026

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:

Art Inquiries

Generally, the Nelson-Atkins does not offer appraisals of works of art or unsolicited acquisitions. Learn more about appraisals and what we recommend. If you have other questions about art and curatorial services, visit our Art FAQs or general Art resource page.

To contact a curator, ask@nelson-atkins.org. Your message will be directed to the relevant staff member.

Publication image request

If you’d like to include a work of art from the Nelson-Atkins in a publication, please fill out and submit the form below.

Note: Due to the volume of requests, submissions may take a few weeks to fulfill. Please indicate a due date in the appropriate field.

Donations

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We offer several ways to contribute to the Nelson-Atkins. Learn more about ways to give:

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Thank you for requesting a donation from The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. It is a source of pride for the museum that so many worthy organizations consider us when developing their fundraising efforts!

The Nelson-Atkins receives numerous requests each year. To ensure that our donations best serve the museum’s mission, we honor requests from a small number of K-12 schools, local arts organizations, and education-related nonprofits in a 50-mile radius of the Kansas City metropolitan area.

We look forward to reviewing your request. If your request has been selected, a member of the museum staff will contact you. Please allow 4-6 weeks for your request to be reviewed and sent.

Questions about the status of your request? Email membership@nelson-atkins.org.

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Event Rental

The Nelson-Atkins offers several venues to rent for private events and special occasions.

If you’d like to speak to someone about planning an event at the museum, contact us at 816.751.1234, events@nelson-atkins.org, or fill out the form below.

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Media Inquiries

If you are a member of the press, contact Kathleen Leighton at kleighton@​nelson-​atkins.​org or 816.751.1321.

Membership

Support from our members keeps general admission to the Nelson-Atkins free for everyone. In return, members receive special museum access and benefits.

Read more about Nelson-Atkins membership, including levels, benefits, and how to join. If you have further questions, please email membership@nelson-atkins.org.

Tours

Guests can enjoy guided or self-guided tours through the museum’s galleries. Learn more about the kinds of tours offered and how to participate.

Library

The Spencer Art Reference Library is a free resource and open to all. If you’d like to contact the library, fill out the form below.

Library Contact Us

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Careers and internships

Curious about employment opportunities at the Nelson-Atkins?

Visit our Careers page to view open positions and read more about staffing and internship policies at the museum.

General Inquiries

Questions remaining? Let us know what you’re looking for in the form below and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.