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Nelson-Atkins Campus Rejuvenated Ahead of Expansion
Staggered Gallery Closures Planned in Bloch Building throughout 2026 Kansas City, MO – As The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City prepares for its future expansion, projects are now underway to proactively preserve and refresh the entire campus to protect the art and improve guests’ experiences. The first visible work will be done on…
Nelson-Atkins Podcasts Launch Second Seasons
Art Bytes and A Frame of Mind Explore Art World in Different Ways Kansas City, MO – A pair of podcasts from The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City will each launch second seasons in 2026. The new year…
Nelson-Atkins CEO Inducted into the American Academy of Arts & Sciences
Membership Recognizes Extraordinary Contributions to Society . Julián Zugazagoitia, Director & CEO of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, has been inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. The Academy, founded in 1780, is…
Transformative Gift Celebrates Passion and Legacy of Ralph T. “Ted” Coe, Former Director of Nelson-Atkins Museum
181 Works Significantly Broaden Museum’s Holdings The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art has welcomed more than 180 works into its collection from the Ralph T. Coe Center for the Arts. Ralph Tracy “Ted” Coe was a curator of paintings and sculpture…
Landmark Exhibition at Nelson-Atkins Immerses Guests in Vibrant Mesoamerican Tradition
Deep Connections Explored Among Color, Creation, Cosmos The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City is proud to announce the upcoming exhibition, Painted Worlds: Color and Culture in Mesoamerican Art, opening Nov. 1, 2025, and running through Feb. 8,…
Arts and Sports Merge in New Nelson-Atkins Exhibition
Personal Best Features Local Artist Athletes Kansas City, MO.–Kansas City’s role as a host site for FIFA World Cup 26 inspired a new exhibition at…
Nelson-Atkins Photography Exhibition Pushes Boundaries Beyond the Frame
More Is More Prioritizes Larger Concepts over Single Form Photographs, in their most basic state, are flat objects that represent a single moment in time.…
Nelson-Atkins Director Awarded Highest Rank in France’s Order of Arts and Letters
Distinction Honors Julián Zugazagoitia’s Achievements Furthering Arts and Culture The most distinguished and highest arts honors in France has been bestowed upon Director & CEO…
Impressionism Brought to Life in Immersive Nelson-Atkins Experience
Impressionism Brought to Life in Immersive Nelson-Atkins Experience An expanded immersive experience that gives guests fresh insights into the light and color of Impressionist…