# Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art Winter Family Art Studio & Discovery > Place to go for families in the Kansas City area (MO / KS). Times are Central Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, 4420 Warwick Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64111 - Ages: All ages welcome (hands-on workshops tailored for ages 2-10) - Price: Free admission and free on-site parking for all visitors - Organizer: Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art - Official page: https://www.kemperart.org/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/activities/kemper-museum-of-contemporary-art-winter-family-art-studio-and-discove--listing-0ac265777edeedfefcec23ce ## About Located just a block from the Nelson-Atkins in the Country Club Plaza area, the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art provides a welcoming, accessible introduction to modern art for young families. Admission is always completely free, making it easy for parents to pop in for an hour of indoor inspiration during chilly winter afternoons. Kids love admiring Louise Bourgeois's famous giant bronze spider, 'Spider' (1996), greeting them outside in the courtyard, as well as the bold, colorful paintings and innovative mixed-media sculptures inside. The museum regularly hosts family art workshops, toddler storytimes, and provides take-home art kits that encourage kids to create their own masterpieces. The intimate museum footprint ensures little legs do not tire easily. • Stroller Accessibility: Step-free main entrance and wide, open-concept gallery corridors easily accommodate strollers and wheeled mobility devices. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Cozy seating benches in the atrium; modern ADA-compliant family restrooms equipped with infant changing facilities. • Age Suitability: All ages welcome; art activities and interactive gallery guides cater to children ages 2 to 10. • Sensory Tips: Brightly lit, quiet galleries with vibrant, high-contrast visual artwork; manageable building size makes it ideal for children with shorter attention spans. ## Similar picks in Kansas City - [Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art Winter Family Sundays & Sculpture Park](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/activities/nelson-atkins-museum-of-art-winter-family-sundays-and-sculpture-park--listing-998a18ed75e29f15f87407d3) — Open on its own schedule · The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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