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Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art acknowledges it resides on the ancestral territory of the Osage, Kaw, and Otoe-Missouria, among other tribal nations forcibly moved to the region such as the Shawnee, Wyandot, Delaware, Potawatomi, Sac and Fox and Kiikaapoi (Kickapoo) nations. We recognize and support the continued vibrancy of Native communities and cultures today who continue to thrive, as well as the inherent sovereignty of tribal nations. We are compelled to serve and advocate for these communities in accordance with our public mission.

Kemper Museum acknowledges and respects the diversity of Native people connected to this land today. Many recognize the land and all beings who live within it as relatives. We acknowledge the earth we inhabit, the waters of the Blue River, the Kansas River, the Missouri River, and the plants, animals, and people supported by them. 

We acknowledge our responsibility to be good caretakers of the land we occupy. 

Click here to learn more about our land acknowledgment process.

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Kemper Museum offers one of the best event venues in Kansas City for corporate events, weddings, rehearsal dinners, baby and wedding showers, holiday parties, and more.

With striking architecture and celebrated artwork, Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art provides a unique and inspiring setting for a variety of meetings and events with great food and exceptional service . 

Kemper Museum offers a memorable venue for a variety of occasions including corporate events, rehearsal dinners, baby and wedding showers, weddings, holiday parties, and more. 

The Cafe Gallery can also be reserved as a private dining space through Oil on Linen for lunch on Wednesday–Friday and weekend brunch. 

Please fill out the form below or send us an email to learn more, and include details like the date, type of event, and event budget in your email so we can best meet your needs. 

“It was a breath of fresh air to work with venue staff that's as helpful and hands-on as you and your team. If I could do every one of my weddings with your team, I'd live a much less stressed life! I would absolutely LOVE to be back.”


“I just wanted to reach out and say THANK you for being such a wonderful team to work with. I seriously keep thinking if I could do every wedding with you three it'd be a dream! You were so professional, fast at replying, quick in your answers, a joy to work with and throughout the night you were so great at always checking in so again, thank you for making my job easy.”

"Our daughter's wedding at the Kemper - both the ceremony and reception - was absolutely gorgeous in every respect: ambiance, food, music, service. But what will be equally memorable for us is how helpful and responsive the Kemper events team was over the 16 months of planning. The collective attitude of positivity and flexibility was just wonderful throughout. We so appreciate the total experience, capped off with a flawless, memorable evening."

Museum Atrium

The expansive atrium is Kemper Museum’s central gathering space. Culminating in an articulated skylight 22 feet high, the space features monumental art installations as part of the museum’s annual Atrium Project.

Photo by Taylor Kelley

Café Gallery

An intimate gallery with an immersive, site-responsive installation of more than 100 paintings by Frederick James Brown, this is the most artful dining space in Kansas City. The Café Gallery can be incorporated into museum-wide events, or rented out as a private dining space through Oil on Linen. 



Courtyard

The museum’s glass-enclosed courtyard is filled with natural light and architectural interest.

Photo by Elizabeth Ladean