The Nelson-Atkins has had free admission for over 5 years. It began as a courtesy during the initial stages of the expansion construction when we dug up our old parking lots to create the fabulous new parking garage. During that time, visitors had to shuttle from a nearby location. When the new garage opened in 2002, Museum leadership made the decision to remain free as a way to express the dedication to our mission to connect people to art, especially those in the Kansas City community.
To find out more about the decision to remain free and how that affects the Nelson-Atkins, read an interview with Director Marc Wilson on Tyler Green's Modern Art Notes.
P.S. Tyler - Thanks for adding us to your blogroll!