Disney has curated special behind-the-scenes glimpses into the creation of the most popular characters, films, shows, and attractions – from Disneyland to Walt Disney World and beyond. The ten magnificent and imaginatively themed galleries, with moving stories, unique interactive installations, and exciting background information, will take visitors on a journey through 100 years of The…
Adult Studio Classes at The Nelson every Saturday. Topics included Reduction Prints, Figures from History, The Art of Gelli Plate Prints, Everyday Objects: Watercolor, Gallery Sketch Class, and Make Waves. Check The Nelson website for times, tickets, and more information.
Katsushika Hokusai (1760–1849) is one of the most famous Japanese artists in history, thanks largely to his instantly recognizable print known familiarly as The Great Wave. Hokusai: Waves of Inspiration features roughly 300 works of art, including works from the artist’s own expansive and versatile career as well as hundreds of objects by the generations…
The annual The Olde World Christmas display at Strawberry Hill Museum and Cultural Center will be available on weekends starting November 2 and running through the weekend of January 25th. The display created by volunteers changes every holiday season. The museum was originally a home, then an orphanage, and now a museum. The original living…
Let's travel to 17th century France to learn what a king in armor, a general on horseback and some rich and beautiful women can tell us about being powerful. We’ll peek into the lives of the rich and powerful (well, some were famous, too) in 17th Century France to learn how their power is expressed…
The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures is thrilled to partner with Lagueria Davis, Writer and Director of BLACK BARBIE: A DOCUMENTARY, for a film screening and talkback on December 5th, beginning at 6PM. This exciting conversation will be moderated by Natasha Ria El-Scari, Director of the UMKC Women’s Center. Lagueria Davis wrote and directed…
On the First Friday of every month, thousands of residents and visitors fill the Crossroads Arts District in Kansas City to enjoy what has become the City’s most dynamic and popular event: #firstfridayskc. The community comes alive as arts organizations, galleries, studios, and a wide variety of businesses in the district feature local, regional, national,…
When Christmas trees gained popularity in the Victorian era, they were commonly decorated with lit candles. From cards to presents, many of the Christmas traditions we celebrate today started in the Victorian Era. Learn about the origins of Christmas customs in the beautifully decorated Victorian-era John Wornall House Museum. Each room in the house will…
Bring your littles to cozy up for holiday story time at the John Wornall House Museum. Our costumed interpreter will read stories in the beautiful and decked-out parlor. Included in this year’s readings will be the 1987 Little Golden Book version of The Night Before Christmas—which was illustrated using the Wornall House as inspiration! Craft…
Bring the whole family to Free Days at The Museum of Toys and Miniature. Occurring on every second Sunday of the month, Free Days provide greater access to The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures’ vast and awe-inspiring collections for visitors near and far. All attendees can explore the Museum at no charge.
Explore art, math, and construction while creating your very own miniature Girl Scout Cookie booth. Badge and craft materials will be provided. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/girl-scouts-junior-level-miniaturist-badge-tickets-1010939135167
Retired art teacher is seeking: Folks interested in exploring "handmade holiday ornaments." Re-awaken childhood experiences using household materials. Perfectionists need not apply! Join NedRa Bonds—artist, educator, activist, and great grandmother—for the next Make and Sip at The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures! An opportunity to connect with the exhibition Portraits of Childhood: Black Dolls…
Missouri once ranked second in wine production in the United States. Explore the history of wine at festive event in the Alexander Majors Barn. Tickets include wine tastes in a happy hour setting, a short talk on the history of wine as well as a talk on how to taste wine and select wine for…
In this classic holiday comedy, World War II vets-turned-entertainers scheme to help a retired general with his strapped New England inn. Their plan? Enlist their army buddies and a singing sister act to put on a grand musical showcase.
Discover exceptional storytelling, new releases, documentaries, restored classics, foreign and art films at Tivoli. Curated by Jerry Harrington, the Nelson-Atkins is honored to be the home of the beloved theater. Frank Capra’s feel-good classic stars James Stewart as George Bailey, a decent small-town banker who learns what life would have been like if he’d never…
Frank Capra's feel-good classic stars James Stewart as George Bailey, a decent small-town banker who learns what life would have been like if he'd never been born. George’s unwitting involvement in a mistaken case of bank fraud threatens his spirit and tests his will to live — until a wise angel compels him to see…
Bring your littles to cozy up for holiday story time at the John Wornall House Museum. Our costumed interpreter will read stories in the beautiful and decked-out parlor. Included in this year’s readings will be the 1987 Little Golden Book version of The Night Before Christmas—which was illustrated using the Wornall House as inspiration! Craft…
Noon Year's Eve in Science City Sunday, December 31 from 12 pm - 6:30 pm. (Full Schedule Coming Soon) Science City’s 100,000 square feet of themed spaces packed with more than 300 interactive exhibits will also be open the entire time for you to roam and explore!
