Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, MO Photos

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art occupies two buildings. The original Beaux Arts structure (1930-3) was designed by Wight & Wight and is memorable for its courtyard area. The modern Bloch Building addition (1999-2007) is by Steven Holl. Both sit in a large sculpture park south of downtown Kansas City. The museum is noted for it collections of painting, decorative arts, Oriental arts, & Native American arts.

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Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art (1930-3). Kansas City, MO. Style: Beaux Arts. Architect: Wight & Wight.	Beaux Arts details of Nelson-Atkins Museum. Kansas City, MO.	Gingko tree in fruit at Nelson-Atkins Museum. Kansas City, MO.	Bloch Building addition (1999-2007) at Nelson-Atkins Museum. Kansas City, MO. Architect: Steven Holl.

Bloch Building detail at Nelson-Atkins Museum. Kansas City, MO.	Bloch Building detail at Nelson-Atkins Museum. Kansas City, MO.	Bloch Building detail at Nelson-Atkins Museum. Kansas City, MO.	Bloch Building detail at Nelson-Atkins Museum. Kansas City, MO.

Courtyard restaurant at Nelson-Atkins Museum. Kansas City, MO.	Courtyard restaurant & galleries at Nelson-Atkins Museum. Kansas City, MO.	Entrance gallery at Nelson-Atkins Museum. Kansas City, MO.


See Also:	Kansas City & Independence, MO Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Paintings & Decorative Arts Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Indian Arts Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Oriental Arts Art Museum Index of Paintings & Sculpture