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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

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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.”

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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

Kansas City Repertory Theatre has been rated 5 out of 5 stars

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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...
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Union Station Kansas City

Union Station Kansas City has been rated 5 out of 5 stars

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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...
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National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial

National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial has been rated 5 out of 5 stars

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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...
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Starlight Theatre

Starlight Theatre has been rated 5 out of 5 stars

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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...
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Country Club Plaza

Country Club Plaza has been rated 5 out of 5 stars

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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...
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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

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