Nelson-Atkins outdoor art trail
Nelson-Atkins Museum Sculpture Gallery art walk trail
You don’t have to be an art lover to enjoy a walk around the gallery’s greenery and outdoor exhibits.
Trail The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art walking trail
Overview
You don’t have to enter The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art to view interesting art. There’s an approximately half-mile trail that loops the gallery, taking visitors on a tour of the Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park. The giant shuttlecocks on the lawn of the Nelson are a Kansas City icon. But as you venture further on the trail, an array of intriguing art emerges. The gallery’s landscaping and architecture are also of interest. If you’d like to take a longer walk, you can combine this trek by heading immediately south and walking the trail at Gorman Conservation Center, Kauffman Legacy Park or The Country Club Plaza trail.Length About one-half mile.
Address and location 4525 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 64111
Conditions This is a paved trail that switches to sidewalks. There are some stairs, so the full route is not accessible to the disabled.
Kid friendly? The trail is a visual wonder for kids. Stairs could make strollers a challenge.
How busy? The Nelson-Atkins is a nationwide attraction and it receives many visitors. On pleasant days, this area usually has plenty of foot traffic.
Pets are welcome outside the museum in the sculpture garden, but not inside the building.
Bikes Prohibited.
