• The public opening date is Friday, March 10, 2023.

• Tee times ensure entry to Art Course at a specific time and date.
• Tee times are required to play.
• Tee times are available onsite and online on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Due to the popularity of Art Course, we strongly encourage tee time reservations to be made in advance online or by calling 816-751-1278.

• Tee times will be released in 3 sessions: spring, summer, and fall.
  • Spring Session operates weekends only (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) and goes on sale March 3.
  • Summer session operates regular museum hours (Thursday–Monday weekly) and goes on sale May 10.
  • Fall session operates weekends only (Friday, Saturday Sunday) and goes on sale August 9.
• Members will have access to tickets before they go on sale to the general public.
  • Spring session member presale runs March 1and 2.
  • Summer session member presale runs May 3–9.
  • Fall session member presale runs August 2–8.

• Art Course is $18 for adults and $12 for children between ages 12 and 4.
• Members receive a discounted Art Course price of $14.
• Children 3 and under are free.

• Art Course is located on the Nelson-Atkins campus, on the South Lawn of the Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park.

• Visitors are encouraged to park in the parking garage and enter the museum through the Bloch Building. Parking in the garage is $14 for nonmembers and free for members.
• Free parking is always an option in the North Lot off 45th Street, on a first-come, first-served basis.

• Tickets can be purchased online (recommended) or at the Info Desk in Bloch Lobby.
• Putters will be handed out at the start of Art Course, where your tickets will be scanned.
• Tickets may be presented in printed form or on a mobile device.

• Yes, all Art Course tickets will include museum admission.

• When purchasing tickets online or at the Info Desk in Bloch Lobby, you will select a tee time.
• Tee times are assigned at ten-minute intervals.
• Plan to arrive to the start of Art Course five minutes prior to the assigned tee time on your ticket.
• Check into the “Putter Pick-Up” where your tickets will be scanned and putters will be distributed.

• Because of the timed nature of Art Course, if you miss your assigned tee time for the day, you need to reserve another tee time for a new time that day, or for another day.
• If you are later than 15 minutes from your tee time, you will need to visit the Info Desk to reschedule your tee time.
• Tee times will only be rescheduled if the Nelson-Atkins is notified same day as the reserved tee time. Missed tee times from previous days will be considered “no shows” and cannot be rescheduled.
• No refunds will be allowed for missed tee times.
• If Art Course must close for maintenance or repair, a refund will be granted.

Note: We strongly encourage notifying the Nelson-Atkins by phone at 816-751-1278 or by email at ask@nelson-atkins.org at least 24 hours in advance if you are unable to make your allotted tee time to reschedule.

• Your ticket is valid for one entry into Art Course at the specified time.
• As a friendly reminder, member discounted tickets are as follows:
  • Individual members get 2 discounted tickets per day.
  • Duo members get 4 discounted tickets per day.
  • Family members get 5 discounted tickets per day.
  • Art Explorers & Art Lovers get 6 discounted tickets per day.
  • Society of Fellows members receive 20 discounted tickets per day.

• Your tickets is valid for one entry into Art Course at the specified time. While there is not a set time limit, the estimated time to experience the entire course is approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour.

• Member discounts are as follows:
  • Individual members get 2 discounted tickets per day.
  • Duo members get 4 discounted tickets per day.
  • Family level members get 5 discounted tickets per day.
  • Art Explorers & Art Lovers get 6 discounted tickets per day.
  • Society of Fellows members receive 20 discounted tickets per day.
• Additional tickets can be purchased online or onsite for the general public starting at $18 (subject to tee time availability).

• Tee times will be released in 3 sessions: spring, summer, and fall.
  • Spring session operates weekends only (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) and goes on sale March 3.
  • Summer session operates regular museum hours (Thursday–Monday weekly) and goes on sale May 10.
  • Fall session operates weekends only (Friday, Saturday Sunday) and goes on sale August 9.
• Members will have access to tickets before they go on sale to the general public.
  • Spring session member presale runs March 1 and 2.
  • Summer session member presale runs May 3–9.
  • Fall session member presale runs August 2–8.

• Yes, everyone needs a tee time to play Art Course. Even children, regardless of age, must have a ticket with a specific assigned tee time.

• Course and weather updates can be checked in real time at 816-751-1278.
• In the event of bad weather, affected tee time holders will be offered a rain voucher to reschedule their experience at a future time.
• Visitors who are interrupted mid-play when the course is closed will also be offered a rain voucher to finish their game at another time.
• Refunds will not be offered.

• All visitors require a tee time for Art Course.
• Children between ages 4 and 12 receive a discounted ticket price of $10.
• Children 3 and under are free, but tickets with assigned tee times are still required.
• Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

• Children age 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

• Standard-size strollers are welcome; however, please note that stroller access may occasionally be limited. For your convenience, stroller parking is available at the start of Art Course (please check with museum staff upon arrival).

• Five of the nine holes are accessible. Please contact Visitor Services at 816-751-1278 for accommodation information.

• Photography is allowed with mobile phones and small personal cameras.
• Tripods, monopods, and selfie sticks are prohibited at Art Course and in the museum galleries.
• Share your experience using #ArtCourseKC on social media.