Category: Visual Arts Facilities and Museums
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The Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art |
4420 Warwick Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64111-1821
E-mail Address: info@kemperart.org
Web site:
http://www.kemperart.org
Phone: 816/753-5784/Voice
TTY:
They welcome relay calls.
Fax: 816/753-5806
Hours: Open Tues.–Thurs. 10–4
Fri.–Sat.10–9
Sun. 11–5
Admission: Free admission and parking
General Description: The Kemper Museum is a recognizable and growing force in contemporary art. At the core of the Museums permanent collection is the Bebe and Crosby Kemper Collection, a gift by the Museums founder, R. Crosby Kemper and his wife Bebe Kemper, and the Kemper Foundations. The Kemper Museums progressive exhibitions, permanent collection, and innovative educational programs are offered free for all to enjoy.
Public Transportation/Directions: Located one block east of 45th and Main Street
Parking: West and north sides. Additional parking off of Warwick, one-half block north.
Public bus
routing: Call the Regional Call Center 816/221-0660. Main Street is on a
primary Kansas City public bus route.
Seating Chart Available: None required
Access Information: (The comments linked to each symbol will provide additional information about access.) Click on Access Symbols Legend for a description of all symbols.
B/VI People who are blind or visually impaired: Exhibition labels and gallery materials are printed in 18-point size. Guided touch tours of selected permanent collection works are offered year-round by advanced request. Braille text of selected permanent collection works is available.
D/HH People who are deaf or hard of hearing:
WC/MI People using wheelchairs or people with mobility impairments: All Museum entrances are wheelchair accessible. The main entrance (by the large spider) has a driveway for bus loading/unloading or visitors being dropped off. The Museum is one-level with hard surface floors.
Access (other
than print or Braille):