Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art
Museum Contemporary art museum with modern exhibitions
Contemporary art museum in Kansas City showing rotating exhibitions, public programs and a permanent collection of 20th-21st‑century art.
The Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art is a museum of modern and contemporary art in Kansas City, Missouri, that opened in 1994. It is known for presenting rotating exhibitions alongside a permanent collection of postwar and contemporary work.
Galleries focus on rotating temporary exhibitions and selections from the museum’s permanent collection, exploring painting, sculpture, photography, and new media. Exhibitions change regularly so visitors typically experience different shows on repeat visits.
The museum building was completed and opened in 1994 and was designed by architect Gunnar Birkerts. Since opening the institution has grown its holdings through purchases and donations and operates as a nonprofit cultural organization.
The museum sits in the Midtown/Plaza area of Kansas City, Missouri, a short walk from the Country Club Plaza and other cultural institutions in the 44th Street corridor.
- Opening year: Opened to the public in 1994.
- Architect: Building designed by architect Gunnar Birkerts.
- Admission policy: General admission is free for standard museum entry.
How to Get to Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art #
The Kemper is on Warwick Boulevard in Kansas City, near the Country Club Plaza area. From downtown Kansas City it is a 10-15 minute drive; street parking and nearby paid lots are available. Regional transit serves the vicinity with bus routes; rideshare is a convenient option.
Tips for Visiting Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art #
- Arrive after mid-afternoon on Wednesdays when the museum sometimes stays open later for events.
- Use the nearby street parking or the university-area lots - the museum is in a residential neighborhood and parking can be limited on busy days.
- Don't miss the outdoor sculpture garden - it's small but hosts some of the museum's most architectural works.
Best Time to Visit Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art #
Open most of the year; check for special exhibition ticketed events. Spring and autumn are pleasant for combining museum and neighborhood walks.
Weather & Climate near Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art #
Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental - Hot-Summer Continental climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -7°C to 33°C. Abundant rainfall (1014 mm/year), wettest in May.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).
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May
May is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (133 mm).
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June
June is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (130 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 33°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm).
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August
August is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (125 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm).
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