On view from August 15, 2024 - July 27, 2025. The Nerman Museum is hosting a special installation of vanessa german’s work, ET AL, or, The Child Plaintiffs as Power-Figures: Courage and Play, Love and Hope, Grace and Compassion, Will and Might, Serenity and Music, Light and Joy, Warrior and Intellect, Creativity and Vision, courtesy…
American fashion designer Jeremy Scott (b. 1975, Kansas City, Missouri) and contemporary artist Katherine Bernhardt (b. 1975, St. Louis, Missouri) are both known for their creative work that engages with themes of consumer and popular culture and irreverent humor. This exhibition presents looks by Scott and paintings by Bernhardt, creating a dynamic pop culture extravaganza.…
Be amazed. Be amazing. Come to the newest exhibition, The Science of Guinness World Records. Discover the world’s great record holders, what it took to cement their names in the history books and potentially become a part of history yourself! All around the world, people are pushing themselves to achieve new and amazing things. From…
Every summer, Kansas City is invited to a massive bash on the Nelson-Atkins lawn. In celebration of the Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park and National Parks and Recreation Month, the Nelson-Atkins teams up with Kansas City Parks and Recreation to host a massive party on the museum’s south lawn. Fill up on local food trucks…
To Celebrate the historical connection between our national pastime and the hot dog, the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM) in partnership with Hy-Vee, Pepsi and Farmland established the “Heart of America Hot Dog Festival” in 2013 to rave reviews. The family-friendly Festival includes live entertainment, mascots, games, autograph sessions, and trivia along with admission to…
Immerse yourself in a spellbinding experience created exclusively for the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens by Quixotic! The limited-engagement multimedia installation guides guests on a wild journey through the grounds, culminating in an immersive performance uniting live music, dance, aerial acrobatics and more. Animated by the Arboretum’s transitioning seasons, the boundary-breaking event illuminates environment…
Honor the rich history of art, identity, and empowerment in the d/Deaf and hard of hearing communities. Explore American Sign Language (ASL) through hands-on art activities and enjoy entertainment from distinctly Deaf perspectives. ASL and Live English interpretation will be provided for all performances and workshops. Additionally, various interpreters will be stationed around the Info…
Immerse yourself in a spellbinding experience created exclusively for the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens by Quixotic! The limited-engagement multimedia installation guides guests on a wild journey through the grounds, culminating in an immersive performance uniting live music, dance, aerial acrobatics and more. Animated by the Arboretum’s transitioning seasons, the boundary-breaking event illuminates environment…
Commemorate the richness and beauty of Latin American cultures. A fall tradition for many Kansas City families, the Día de los Muertos (or Day of the Dead) festival commemorates the richness and beauty of Latin American cultures through art activities, entertainment, and traditional cuisine. Additionally, every festival features an innovative altar installation created in collaboration…