# Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art Winter Family Sundays & Sculpture Park > Place to go for families in the Kansas City area (MO / KS). Times are Central Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 4525 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 64111 - Ages: All ages welcome (Family Sunday activities tailored for kids ages 3-12) - Price: Free general admission; advance timed-entry ticket recommended; garage parking $14 or free for members - 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-winter-family-sundays-and-sculpture-park--listing-998a18ed75e29f15f87407d3 ## About The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is an architectural treasure offering free cultural exploration for Kansas City families all year long. On winter days, children can discover ancient Egyptian sarcophagi, suit of armor collections, and European masterpieces inside the warm, grand neoclassical galleries and modern Bloch Building. On select Family Sundays, the museum provides free drop-in art-making studios, scavenger hunts, and storytelling in the Ford Learning Center. Outdoors, the 22-acre Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park invites families to bundle up for brisk winter strolls among giant iconic Shuttlecocks and labyrinthine bronze sculptures. The museum's glass-walled Rozzelle Court offers family dining under Roman-style arches with child-friendly menu options and warm soups. • Stroller Accessibility: All galleries, elevators, and main outdoor sculpture pathways are fully stroller accessible; free strollers are available for loan at the coat check. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Private lactation room located on the lobby level of the Nelson-Atkins building; comfortable benches throughout galleries and clean family restrooms with changing stations. • Age Suitability: All ages welcome; art carts and interactive scavenger hunt cards are specially designed for kids ages 3 to 12. • Sensory Tips: Peaceful, contemplative gallery environment with soft acoustic properties; the outdoor sculpture park offers an open space for active children to burn off energy. ## Similar picks in Kansas City - [Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art Family Thanksgiving Sculpture Park Walk & Shuttlecocks](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/activities/nelson-atkins-museum-of-art-family-thanksgiving-sculpture-park-walk-an--listing-0508339d417e2de39788b8d1) — Outdoor Sculpture Park open daily 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Museum galleries open… · The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art & Donald J. 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