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Stories from museum conservators about objects in the museum’s permanent collection.
Objects conservator Paul Benson shares the story behind the decision to “de-restore” the 4,000-year-old Ny-ankh-Nesewt, an Egyptian low-relief sculpture carved out of limestone. Discover what “de-restoring” means, as well as fascinating insights into the work, its creation and preservation through time.
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4525 Oak Street, Kansas City, MO 64111
PARKING INFO
Entrance to the Parking Garage is off Oak Street, just south of 45th Street. The garage is fully ADA accessible. Parking is $12 per car | Free for members A free lot at the corner of 45th Street and Rockhill Road is available first come, first served. Public parking may not be available there during special events.
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American Sign Language interpreters are available free of charge for talks and presentations. To schedule an interpreter, please contact communityprograms@nelson-atkins.org or call 816-751-0441.
View moreAmerican Sign Language interpreters are available free of charge for talks and presentations. To schedule an interpreter, please contact communityprograms@nelson-atkins.org or call 816-751-0441. Please allow two weeks’ notice to schedule an interpreter.
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