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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. 

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Kemper Museum admission, special exhibitions, and community programs are always free, thanks to the generosity of members and other donors.

In Fall 2025, The Atrium Project: 10 Years, 10 Stories will mark the initiative’s 10th anniversary with an exhibition featuring all participating artists—several represented in the Kemper Museum’s collection.

The Atrium Project: 10 Years, 10 Stories

Raven Halfmoon

Raven Halfmoon: Ride or Die

Edra Soto’s installation the place of dwelling, is commissioned for Kemper Museum’s tenth annual Atrium Project and is a direct response to the original 1994 Gunnar Birkerts architecture.

Edra Soto: the place of dwelling

Initially inspired by conversations around the 2026 World Cup and potential influx of international visitors to Kansas City, this exhibition foregrounds the already present and increasingly expansive global context in which we live.

The World in Kansas City

Featuring hands-on art-making activities, guided mini-tours of the galleries, storytelling and more, Kemper Museum invites you for an art-filled day of fun for everyone!

Spring Break Family Day

Sing songs, read books, explore art, and make your own art with a Kemper Museum educator and Kansas City librarian.

Totally Tots

Visual artist, Juan Diego Gaucin will guide participants through an evening of studio-style drawing at Kemper Museum!

Studio Night: The World in Kansas City

Kemper Museum invites you to discover and experience firsthand how art can change your life, promote wellness, and improve wellbeing.

Art & Wellness: Inviting Surprise

Join us for a drop-in tour led by a Kemper Museum docent on the fourth Saturday of the month at 1 PM.  Docent guides will spark curiosity and conversation about select artworks and exhibitions. Gather at the Visitor Services desk in the Atrium at 1 PM to participate. No registration required.

Gallery Conversation with a Kemper Museum Docent

Experience an evening of activities inspired by exhibitions, "The Atrium Project: 10 Years, 10 Stories" and "Edra Soto: the place of dwelling".

Open Drawing+ transforms the museum into a space for sound, exploration, and making.

Open Drawing +

Join Executive Director Jessica May for a casual gallery talk focused on current exhibitions, and stay for lunch at the museum's restaurant, Oil on Linen.

Director's Gallery Spotlight

Join us for a lively concert tied to the closing of the exhibition, "Raven Halfmoon: Ride or Die", with big sound and big energy.

Join us for a lively concert tied to the closing of the exhibition, Raven Halfmoon: Ride or Die, with big sound and big energy.

Ride or Die: Bring the NoiZe

Join us for a drop-in tour led by a Kemper Museum docent on the second Saturday of the month at 1 PM.  Docent guides will spark curiosity and conversation about select artworks and exhibitions. Gather at the Visitor Services desk in the Atrium at 1 PM to participate. No registration required.

Experience a deep dive into select artworks from The World in Kansas City exhibition through presentations by UMKC students.