# Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art Family Thanksgiving Sculpture Park Walk & Shuttlecocks > Place to go for families in the Kansas City area (MO / KS). Times are Central Time. - When: Outdoor Sculpture Park open daily 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Museum galleries open… - Where: The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art & Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park, 4525 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 64111 - Ages: All ages; 22-acre sculpture park with rolling green lawns, iconic giant Shuttlecocks, and glass labyrinth - Price: Free general admission to both the Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park and museum permanent collections - Schedule: Outdoor Sculpture Park open daily 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Museum galleries open Thursday–Monday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (closed Thanksgiving Day, open Friday–Sunday) - Organizer: The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art - Official page: https://nelson-atkins.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/nelson-atkins-museum-of-art-family-thanksgiving-sculpture-park-walk-an--listing-0508339d417e2de39788b8d1 ## About The Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art represents one of the most culturally inspiring and family-friendly public open spaces in the Midwest. Covering 22 sprawling, terraced green acres right outside the museum's historic neoclassical facade, the park invites families to walk off hearty Thanksgiving feasts while engaging directly with world-class modern art. Children and adults alike stand in awe beneath Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen's monumental 19-foot-tall 'Shuttlecocks,' playfully positioned as if giant badminton players had left them across the lawn. Families can wander through Robert Morris's glass labyrinth, marvel at massive bronze Henry Moore figures, and explore kinetic sculptures nestled among autumn trees. Best of all, both the outdoor sculpture grounds and the world-renowned museum galleries inside—featuring ancient armor, Egyptian mummies, and interactive family art discovery galleries—are completely free to the public. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Paved concrete ramps and wide asphalt walking paths wind throughout the rolling sculpture park; museum interior galleries feature full elevator accessibility. • Nursing & Rest Spots: The Nelson-Atkins features spacious, immaculate family restrooms, baby changing facilities, and quiet nursing rooms in the Bloch Building lobby. • Age Suitability: Welcomes all generations; rolling lawns give energetic toddlers freedom to explore, while kids and teens love the interactive glass labyrinth. • Sensory Tips: Outdoor sculpture grounds provide a tranquil, open-air environment with ample personal space; interior museum galleries are climate-controlled and whisper-quiet. ## 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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