Free Weekend Fun: Nouveau Notes

Bring your family to the Nelson-Atkins Museum for a creative afternoon of hands-on art activities. In the Bloch Building lobby, kids can design their own postcards inspired by the work of artist Alfonse Mucha. Then head into Gallery 128 to explore how artists use color, shapes, and lines to create striking artwork, with help from Museum Guide volunteers who are on hand to answer questions and spark conversations. This is a drop-in event with no registration needed, so you can arrive whenever works best for your schedule during the three-hour window. Best of all, it's completely free—just like all weekend activities at the Nelson-Atkins, Kansas City's beloved free art museum. Whether your kids are experienced gallery visitors or trying out a museum for the first time, this event offers a low-pressure way to engage with art and spend quality time together as a family.