Kansas City features a vibrant arts scene, considered one of the top art cities in the nation.
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Arts & Culture
Kansas City and the visual arts truly go hand in hand. Internationally known museums, dynamic gallery districts and outstanding performances create a colorful palette that attracts locals and visitors.
Then & Now: The Nelson-Atkins
This has been a big year for The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. We sit down with one of the museum’s first docents to find out how it all began.
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Local Favorites: Meet STRETCH
Building sculptures from ten to forty feet high, sculptor and entrepreneur STRETCH has made a name for himself as an artist, vice-president of the Kansas City Artists Coalition, and restaurateur of Grinders.
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A Conversation with Joan Israelite on the Arts in KC
As president of the Kansas City Arts Council, Joan Israelite is in a prime position to receive kudos about this city’s arts community.
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Why I Love KC Photo Contest
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Quotable Kansas City
“Kansas City is an art-lover’s town, with two fabulous museums, a famous art school, and oodles of outdoor sculptures.”
– Southern Living
DiscoverKC Pass
Enjoy Kansas City’s favorite summer activities at a discount. The DiscoverKC Pass provides money-saving offers to Kansas City's signature shopping districts, museums, attractions and events.
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Top Rated Arts & Culture
Check out our list of the top arts & culture options. And, it’s all according to you – the visitor.
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Kansas City Repertory Theatre has been rated 5 out of 5 stars
Now in its 44th season, Kansas City Repertory Theatre is one of the Midwest region's premier professional theatres. The professional theatre-in-residence at UMKC, the Rep has two performance spaces: S...
Union Station Kansas City has been rated 5 out of 5 stars
All aboard! Union Station is Kansas City's premier entertainment destination for family and cultural activities.
Discover the scientist inside you at Science City with over 50 hands-on science act...
National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial
National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial has been rated 5 out of 5 stars
The National World War I Museum is an extraordinary emotional and educational experience which shares the history of a war whose impact still echoes today. With one of the greatest collections of Worl...
Starlight Theatre has been rated 5 out of 5 stars
While you're visiting Kansas City, don't miss the opportunity to experience summer magic at Starlight Theatre. This one-of-a-kind outdoor theatre has been a heartland treasure since 1951. Repeat visit...
Country Club Plaza has been rated 5 out of 5 stars
Kansas City's premier retail, dining and entertainment destination, offering 180 shops and dozens of fine restaurants nestled within old-world architecture.
The Plaza spends seven weeks each winter...
Recently Added Reviews
Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art: Nice Museum!
Lindsay M. - 08/17/2008
Rogers, AR
Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art has been rated 4 out of 5 stars
Union Station Kansas City: Beautiful
Lindsay M. - 08/17/2008
Rogers, AR
Union Station Kansas City has been rated 4 out of 5 stars
Country Club Plaza: Beautiful Plaza has it all!
Lindsay M. - 08/17/2008
Rogers, AR
Country Club Plaza has been rated 5 out of 5 stars
Kansas City Repertory Theatre: KC Rep
Tracy B. - 08/08/2008
Kansas City, MO
Kansas City Repertory Theatre has been rated 4 out of 5 stars
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, The: A KC Must See!
Lindsay M. - 08/08/2008
Rogers, AR
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, The has been rated 5 out of 5 stars