KEMPER MUSEUM-CONTEMPORARY ART

KANSAS CITY, MO

Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art is located in Kansas City, Missouri, and was established in 1994 by the Kemper family. The museum is known for its collection of modern and contemporary art, which includes works by prominent artists such as Georgia O'Keeffe, Dale Chihuly, and Robert Motherwell, among others.

The Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art is housed in a striking, state-of-the-art building designed by renowned architect Gunnar Birkerts. The building is an example of postmodern architecture, and its unique design features a large, sweeping roof that appears to float above the galleries inside.

The museum's permanent collection includes over 1,000 works of art, ranging from paintings and sculptures to photography and video installations. The collection is particularly strong in contemporary American art from the 1960s to the present, with an emphasis on works by artists from the Midwest region.

In addition to its permanent collection, the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art hosts a variety of temporary exhibitions and programs throughout the year, including lectures, workshops, and performances. The museum is also home to the Café Sebastienne, a renowned restaurant that offers a unique culinary experience featuring locally sourced ingredients and creative, contemporary cuisine.

KEMPER MUSEUM-CONTEMPORARY ART is a Uncategorized or General Museum in KANSAS CITY MO. US MID #8402900063

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

Close

Contact KEMPER MUSEUM-CONTEMPORARY ART

• telephone: 8164712494

KEMPER MUSEUM-CONTEMPORARY ART
1901 BALTIMORE AVE
KANSAS CITY
MO
64108

Find more KANSAS CITY MO Museums

Map of KEMPER MUSEUM-CONTEMPORARY ART

KEMPER MUSEUM-CONTEMPORARY ART Information