Thomas Hart Benton Home and Studio State Historic Site, Kansas City

Name: Thomas Hart Benton Home and Studio State Historic Site
Address: 3616 Belleview Ave, Kansas City, 64111-3808, United States
Telephone: +1 816-931-5722

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Thomas Hart Benton Home and Studio State Historic Site

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Thomas Hart Benton Home and Studio State Historic Site, Kansas City

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The Thomas Hart Benton Home and Studio State Historic Site is a state-owned property located at 3616 Belleview, Kansas City, Missouri, that preserves the house and studio of Missouri artist Thomas Hart Benton. The historic site was established in 1977 and is managed by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Tours are provided that show the furnished house and studio as Benton left it when he died on January 19, 1975. The site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. ()

Established: 1977 (47 years ago)Elevation: 935 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 39°3'44"N, 94°35'52"W

Address

3616 Belleview AveMidtown (Roanoke)Kansas City 64111-3808 United States

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+1 816-931-5722

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Thomas Hart Benton Home and Studio State Historic Site – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Westport, Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, Harris-Kearney House.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Thomas Hart Benton Home and Studio State Historic Site open?

Thomas Hart Benton Home and Studio State Historic Site is open:

Monday 10 am - 4 pm
Tuesday closed
Wednesday closed
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Thomas Hart Benton Home and Studio State Historic Site?

Nearby attractions include Loretto Academy, Kansas City (6 min walk), Pilgrim Lutheran Church for the Deaf of Greater Kansas City and Parsonage, Kansas City (9 min walk), Uptown Theater, Kansas City (10 min walk), Armour Boulevard, Kansas City (17 min walk).

How to get to Thomas Hart Benton Home and Studio State Historic Site by public transport?

The nearest stations to Thomas Hart Benton Home and Studio State Historic Site:

Bus

Southwest Trafficway at 37th • Lines: 55 (7 min walk)
39th at Roanoke • Lines: 39 (10 min walk)