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

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Family events

Low and no-cost programs for the whole family

Sat, Nov 23 | 1:00 pm

Free Weekend Fun: Whimsical Woodcuts

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Sun, Nov 24 | 1:00 pm

Free Weekend Fun: Whimsical Woodcuts

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Sat, Nov 30 | 1:00 pm

Free Weekend Fun: Whimsical Woodcuts

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Sun, Dec 01 | 1:00 pm

Free Weekend Fun: Whimsical Woodcuts

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Sat, Dec 07 | 1:00 pm

Free Weekend Fun: Whimsical Woodcuts

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Sun, Dec 08 | 1:00 pm

Free Weekend Fun: Whimsical Woodcuts

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Sat, Dec 14 | 1:00 pm

Free Weekend Fun: Whimsical Woodcuts

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Sun, Dec 15 | 1:00 pm

Free Weekend Fun: Whimsical Woodcuts

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Accessibility programs

Museum experiences designed for guests with disabilities

Thu, Dec 05 | 1:00 pm – 2:15 pm

Minds in Motion Tour: A Look at Power – Royalty, Wealth, and Women

FREE

Thu, Mar 06 | 1:00 pm – 2:15 pm

Minds in Motion: Face to Face – Portraits Throughout History

FREE

Bloch Lobby

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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