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Girls hanging out together in Noguchi Court at the Nelson-Atkins Museum
Happy crowd of people enjoying their time at the museum

Community programming

Get a closer look at the types of events and programming offered at the museum

Entrance to Tivoli Under the Stars, outdoor movie theatre

Movies at the Nelson-Atkins

See this season’s slate of films presented by Tivoli Cinemas.

Next Up:

Thu, Sep 04 | 1:00 pm – 2:15 pm

Minds in Motion: Native American Cultures

FREE

Bloch Lobby

Thu, Sep 04 | 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

2025 Mary Atkins Lecture: Caravaggio and His Cardsharps on Trial

Members $12 | Public $15

Atkins Auditorium

Fri, Sep 05 | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Kiki’s Delivery Service (Sub)

Members $10 | Public $13

Tivoli Cinema

Sat, Sep 06 | 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Hidden Treasures

FREE

Art Reference Library

Sun, Sep 07 | 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Kiki’s Delivery Service (Dub)

Members $10 | Public $13

Tivoli Cinema

Thu, Sep 18 | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Making Waves: A Deep-Dive on Arts and Health (Arts Rx Live! Evening Event)

Members FREE | Public $20

Sat, Sep 20 | 9:00 am – 10:30 am

Low Sensory Morning

FREE

Thu, Sep 25 | 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Truth be Told: An Evening with Hank Willis Thomas

Members $12 | Public $15

Atkins Auditorium

See more related programs on the museum’s event calendar.