Free Weekend Fun: Mini to Monumental

Kids will get hands-on with a creative art project at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. During this activity, your family will make a paper shuttlecock sculpture inspired by badminton while learning about scale—how changing size affects the way we see and experience art. Using paper and colorful materials, children experiment with different dimensions to discover these artistic concepts firsthand. Best for families with kids who enjoy crafts and want to explore art in an interactive way. The museum offers free general admission, so you're only paying for the experience itself. No registration is required. The activity runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., giving you flexibility to drop in whenever works best for your schedule.