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.
Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art at a Glance#
Address: 4420 Warwick Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64111, United States
Website: https://www.kemperart.org/
Hours: Tue-Sun 11am-5pm, closed Mondays (check website for special hours)
Admission: Free admission to the permanent collection; special exhibitions may have a fee (check website)
About Kemper Museum of Contemporary 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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -7° - 3° | -7° | 31 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -4° - 7° | -3° | 33 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 1° - 13° | 4° | 66 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 7° - 20° | 13° | 94 mm | - | - | 5.0 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 13° - 25° | 19° | 133 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 18° - 30° | 24° | 130 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 21° - 33° | 27° | 106 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 19° - 32° | 26° | 95 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 15° - 27° | 21° | 125 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 8° - 21° | 15° | 89 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 1° - 12° | 4° | 68 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -5° - 6° | -4° | 44 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
