Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, Art museum in Kansas City, Missouri
The Kemper Museum spans 23,200 square feet with a central atrium under a large skylight and two extending wings for exhibitions and galleries.
The museum opened in 1994 through the contribution of Bebe and R. Crosby Kemper Jr, who donated their substantial art collection as the foundation.
The permanent collection contains more than 1,400 works created after 1913, including pieces by Jackson Pollock, Willem de Kooning, and Georgia O'Keeffe.
Visitors can explore the museum Wednesday through Sunday, with extended hours on Thursdays until 9 PM, and all areas offer wheelchair accessibility.
Café Sebastienne within the museum features 110 paintings titled 'The History of Art' by Frederick J. Brown integrated into the dining space.
Location: Missouri
Inception: 1994
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: 4420 Warwick Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64111 64111 64111
Opening Hours: Wednesday 10:00-16:00; Thursday 10:00-21:00; Friday-Sunday 10:00-16:00
Phone: +18167535784
Website: https://kemperart.org
GPS coordinates: 39.04650,-94.58531
Latest update: May 14, 2025 12:25
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