Juneteenth Celebration | Saturday, June 10 2023 10 a.m.–4pm. | The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art | The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art presents the seventh annual Juneteenth Festival.
Also known as Freedom Day, Juneteenth is an abbreviation of “June Nineteenth” and honors the emancipation of enslaved people, which was announced by executive order in Texas on June 19, 1865. The history of freedom and equal rights after emancipation is a long and complex one; indeed, that history is still being written today. Juneteenth recognizes this ongoing struggle while celebrating the enduring contributions of African Americans. Celebrate with The Nelson-Atkins at the seventh
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INDIVIDUAL DATES & TIMES*
- Jun 10, 2023 at 10:00 am - 04:00 pm (Sat)
LOCATION
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.
ACCESSIBILITY INFO
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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