Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art – European Art, Kansas City, Missouri, USA

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is a major Kansas City museum with strong collections in Asian, European, and photography art, housed in spacious galleries and complemented by the modern Bloch Building. Its large lawn serves as a sculpture park, featuring the iconic giant shuttlecocks, and offers free, relaxed exploration.

The European collection includes paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts from the medieval era through the 19th century, featuring works by major artists that illustrate shifts in style from religious iconography to Renaissance realism, Baroque drama, and Impressionist experimentation.