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Origins: Collecting to Create the Nelson-Atkins

Presented by The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City MO

Ongoing

Exhibition | Aug. 14, ’21-Mar. 6, 2022 | Bloch Building, Gallery L13

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This exhibition explores the beginnings of the Nelson-Atkins collection and the personalities behind it: from archaeological excavations, to Laurence Sickman’s purchases in China, to the influence of important art dealers, to the first gifts from Kansas City collectors. Origins: Collecting to Create the Nelson-Atkins brings to life the remarkable stories of how a major museum formed in the Depression-era Midwest.

ADMISSION INFO

$18

Members are always free!

Groups (10+): $14*

Students with ID: $10*

12 & under: Free

*Students and group tickets sold onsite.

Phone: 816-751-1278

Email: ask@nelson-atkins.org

Website: https://nelson-atkins.org/exhibitions/origins/

VIDEOS

This illuminating exhibition explores the roots of the museum’s internationally celebrated collection.

LOCATION

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

4525 Oak Street, Kansas City, MO 64111

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PARKING INFO

Entrance to the Parking Garage is off Oak Street, just south of 45th Street. The garage is fully ADA accessible. Parking is $14 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.