Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday that honors the spirits of loved ones who have passed on. At this year’s festival, enjoy vibrant folkloric dance performances, live music, artist demonstrations, special menu items, and interactive art making. Check website for list of performances and activities.
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. Gene Wilder stars in one of his most notable roles by far! Wilder’s character inherits the castle of his grandfather, the famous Dr. Victor von…
In the weeks ahead of the festival, The Nelson will install an altar display in Kirkwood Hall. The altar will feature traditional Día de los Muertos elements, including cartoneria style Calaca masks, flores de papel, and richly patterned sawdust rugs. Guests are invited to visit the altar and commemorate their loved ones who have passed…
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. She’s alive! After narrowly surviving the events of the iconic first film, Dr. Frankenstein decides to leave the “evil experiment” business. But when a fellow mad…
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. In this stunning coming-of-age tale, ten-year-old Chihiro discovers a strange new world just beyond the suburbs. After her parents undergo a mysterious transformation, Chihiro must…
Fun Spot | Lobby Level, Bloch Building | 1–4 p.m. Jump into the world of English ceramics by designing your own custom plate. Gallery Activity | Gallery 112, Nelson-Atkins Building | 1–4 p.m. Learn how English ceramic artists from the medieval through the 19th century were inspired by Chinese ceramicists and the new methods they…
Fun Spot | Lobby Level, Bloch Building | 1–4 p.m. Jump into the world of English ceramics by designing your own custom plate. Gallery Activity | Gallery 112, Nelson-Atkins Building | 1–4 p.m. Learn how English ceramic artists from the medieval through the 19th century were inspired by Chinese ceramicists and the new methods they…
Fun Spot | Lobby Level, Bloch Building | 1–4 p.m. Jump into the world of English ceramics by designing your own custom plate. Gallery Activity | Gallery 112, Nelson-Atkins Building | 1–4 p.m. Learn how English ceramic artists from the medieval through the 19th century were inspired by Chinese ceramicists and the new methods they…
Fun Spot | Lobby Level, Bloch Building | 1–4 p.m. Jump into the world of English ceramics by designing your own custom plate. Gallery Activity | Gallery 112, Nelson-Atkins Building | 1–4 p.m. Learn how English ceramic artists from the medieval through the 19th century were inspired by Chinese ceramicists and the new methods they…
Fall Studio Classes at The Nelson for ages 3-15 every Saturday starting September 21st and runs through November 2nd. Groups include Start in Art (ages 3-5), Opposites Attract! (ages 6–7), Printmaking Adventures (ages 8–10), Manga, Comics, and Zines (ages 10-12), Maker Studio: Prints and Manga (ages 13–15). Check The Nelson website for times, tickets, and…
