Programs & Events

Explore year-round programming at the Nelson-Atkins

Adult programs
Family events
Accessibility programs
Educator programs
Custom programs
Teen programs

Adult programs

Featured presentations that engage with exhibitions, collections, and art professionals

Thu, Apr 17 | 6:00 pm – 7:15 pm

Artists In Conversation

$10 public | $8 member

Atkins Auditorium

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Family events

Low and no-cost programs for the whole family

Sat, Feb 22 | 1:00 pm

Free Weekend Fun: Wild Creations Mask-Making

public | member

Sun, Feb 23 | 1:00 pm

Free Weekend Fun: Wild Creations Mask-Making

public | member

Sat, Mar 01 | 1:00 pm

Free Weekend Fun: Wild Creations Mask-Making

public | member

Sat, Mar 08 | 1:00 pm

Free Weekend Fun: Wild Creations Mask-Making

public | member

Sun, Mar 09 | 1:00 pm

Free Weekend Fun: Wild Creations Mask-Making

public | member

Sat, Mar 15 | 1:00 pm

Free Weekend Fun: Wild Creations Mask-Making

public | member

Sun, Mar 16 | 1:00 pm

Free Weekend Fun: Wild Creations Mask-Making

public | member

Sat, Mar 22 | 1:00 pm

Free Weekend Fun: Wild Creations Mask-Making

public | member

See more related programs on the museum’s event calendar.

Calendar

Accessibility programs

Museum experiences designed for guests with disabilities

Thu, Mar 06 | 1:00 pm – 2:15 pm

Minds in Motion: Face to Face – Portraits Throughout History

FREE

Bloch Lobby

Sat, Mar 15 | 9:00 am – 10:30 am

Low Sensory Morning

FREE

Bloch Lobby

Sat, May 17 | 9:00 am – 10:30 am

Low Sensory Morning

FREE

Sat, Jul 19 | 9:00 am – 10:30 am

Low Sensory Morning

FREE

Sat, Sep 20 | 9:00 am – 10:30 am

Low Sensory Morning

FREE

Sat, Nov 15 | 9:00 am – 10:30 am

Low Sensory Morning

FREE

Visiting teachers participate in an educators workshop at the Nelson-Atkins.

Educator programs

Learning opportunities and resources for teachers and education professionals

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Custom programs

Community programs designed and offered by request

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Young people participate in an art activity at the Nelson-Atkins.

Young people pose for a photo in Kirkwood Hall at the Nelson-Atkins Teen Fashion Show.

Teen programs

Events and programs hosted by the Nelson-Atkins Teen Council

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