Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, Kansas City

Name: Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art
Address: 4420 Warwick Blvd, Kansas City, 64111-1821, United States
Telephone: +1 816-753-5784

#39 among attractions in Kansas City

Museum, Art museum, Art gallery

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Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, Kansas City

Facts and practical information

Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art opened in 1994 in Kansas City, Missouri. With a $5 million annual budget and approximately 75,000 visitors each year, it is Missouri's first and largest contemporary museum. ()

Established: 1994 (30 years ago)Coordinates: 39°2'47"N, 94°35'6"W

Address

4420 Warwick BlvdMidtown (Southmoreland)Kansas City 64111-1821 United States

Contact

+1 816-753-5784

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Day trips

Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Westport, Ewing and Muriel Kauffman Memorial Garden, Harris-Kearney House.

~1270 ftSE
Art museum galleries and sculpture garden
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kansas City, Missouri, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art stands as a beacon of cultural enrichment and artistic excellence. This renowned art museum, widely recognized for its extensive collection of artworks from around the globe, offers visitors...
0.6 miNW
Hiking trail, Hiking
Westport, Kansas City
15 min walk • Westport is a historic neighborhood in Kansas City, Missouri, USA. Originally an independent town, it was annexed by Kansas City in 1897. Today, it is one of Kansas City's main entertainment districts.
0.6 miSE
Botanical garden, Garden, Park
Ewing and Muriel Kauffman Memorial Garden, Kansas City
15 min walk • The Ewing and Muriel Kauffman Memorial Garden is a 2-acre botanic garden and part of the Kauffman Legacy Park, located in Kansas City, Missouri. It is maintained in a collaborative effort by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and Powell Gardens.
0.6 miN
Museum, History museum, Greek Revival architecture
Harris-Kearney House, Kansas City
15 min walk • The 1855 Harris-Kearney House is an historical site located in Kansas City, Missouri, in the Westport neighborhood. Originally, the house was located at the intersection of modern-day Westport Road and Main Street The home is the oldest brick residence in the city.
1.1 miS
Park, Battlefield, Garden
Loose Park, Kansas City
29 min walk • Loose Park is the third largest park in Kansas City, Missouri, located at 51st Street and Wornall Road. It has a lake, a shelter house, Civil War markers, tennis courts, a water park, picnic areas, and a Rose Garden.
1.1 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Uptown Theater, Kansas City
27 min walk • The Uptown Theater is a historic theater located in Kansas City, Missouri. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979 as the Uptown Building and Theatre.
1.1 miS
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures, Kansas City
28 min walk • The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures, formerly known as the Kansas City Toy and Miniature Museum, is located on the campus of the University of Missouri Kansas City.
~1090 ftS
Church
Community Christian Church, Kansas City
6 min walk • Community Christian Church was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and sits across from the Country Club Plaza's main shopping district on Main Street at East 46th Street in Kansas City, Missouri.
0.8 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Unicorn Theatre, Kansas City
20 min walk • The Unicorn Theatre is a not-for-profit theatre operating in Kansas City, Missouri. It has a history of premiering cutting-edge contemporary plays and musicals that have never before been produced in the area.
~570 ftE
Universities and schools
Kansas City Art Institute, Kansas City
3 min walk • The Kansas City Art Institute is a private, independent, four-year college of fine arts and design founded in 1885 in Kansas City, Missouri.
1 miS
Library
Linda Hall Library, Kansas City
25 min walk • The Linda Hall Library is a privately endowed American library of science, engineering and technology located in Kansas City, Missouri, sitting "majestically on a 14-acre urban...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art open?

Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 9 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday 11 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art?

Nearby attractions include Kansas City Art Institute, Kansas City (3 min walk), Mineral Hall, Kansas City (5 min walk), Community Christian Church, Kansas City (6 min walk), Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City (7 min walk).

How to get to Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art:

Bus

Art Museums • Lines: Mmax (3 min walk)
Main at 43rd • Lines: Mmax (6 min walk)