The Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art is a museum in Kansas City, Missouri, devoted to art made from the early twentieth century to the present day. Its collection spans work from 1913 onward, and the museum mounts rotating exhibitions alongside its permanent collection, so a return visit can look quite different from the last.
What to expect
Visitors come for the contemporary art programming, which is varied in both subject and medium. The permanent collection gives a sense of how art has developed across more than a century, while the changing shows keep the galleries current. Because exhibitions rotate, it is worth checking what is on view before you plan your trip.
- Contemporary artworks from 1913 to the present
- Rotating exhibitions alongside a permanent collection
- A distinctive building that is part of the visit itself
The building
The museum is known for its distinctive architecture, and many people find the building as memorable as the art inside it. Allow time to look at the spaces as well as the works they hold.
Getting there and around
The museum is located at 4420 East 45th Street in Kansas City. It makes a good stop for anyone interested in modern and contemporary art while exploring the city, and the surrounding neighborhood offers further places to eat and walk before or after your visit.
