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The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is a world-renowned art museum in Kansas City that is famed for its award-winning neoclassical architecture and impressive collection of Asian Art. Designed by prominent Kansas City architects Wight and Wight in the classical Beaux-Arts architectural style, the museum was opened in 1933, with the addition of the Bloch Building in 2007. The museum houses collections of art across a range of genres, including European and American paintings, Asian art, Native American Art, Photography and Kansas City Sculpture. The museum’s outstanding collection boasts works by famous artists such as Caravaggio, Pissarro, and De Kooning. The museum also hosts some educational programs, workshops and art classes for adults and children throughout the year. It also boasts an excellent restaurant called Rozelle Court, and a museum store, where souvenirs and mementos can be purchased.
4525 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 64111, Phone: 816-751-1278
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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