Free Weekend Fun: Nouveau Notes

Bring the kids to the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art for a creative afternoon celebrating art and design. In the Bloch Building lobby, your family can design personalized postcards inspired by the work of artist Alfonse Mucha. Afterward, head into Gallery 128 to explore how artists use color, shapes, and lines to create beautiful works—Museum Guide volunteers will be on hand to help your children discover these artistic techniques firsthand. This drop-in event is completely free and requires no advance registration, making it easy to fit into your weekend plans. Activities run for three hours, so you can arrive whenever works best for your family and spend as much or as little time as you'd like. The Nelson-Atkins is known for being Kansas City's go-to free cultural destination, perfect for families looking to enjoy quality time together while exploring art.