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Art Museum & Indoor Putting

Browse free galleries at the Nelson-Atkins, then play an indoor mini-golf course on the Plaza.

About $42–$50 for two2 hrs 47 minEstimated fit
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Map of the stops for Art Museum & Indoor PuttingA map of a few blocks, not to scale, north at the top, with straight lines between stops. Stop 1, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, the start. Stop 2, Puttery Kansas City, 0.7 miles from stop 1, 12 min drive. The route is about 0.7 miles end to end. Neighborhoods shown: Plaza.PLAZAOAK ST12 min driveSTART The Nelson-Atkins Museum of…Puttery Kansas City12N¼ miArt Museum & Indoor PuttingMuseumGamesDriveStreetcar lineStraight lines between stops, not driving directions.Not to scale, north up. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
The route is about 0.7 miles end to end. © OpenStreetMap
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  • Messenger Coffee (Plaza, Jefferson St), coffee, 3 min walk from stop 2
  • Barnes & Noble (Country Club Plaza), shopping, 3 min walk from stop 2
  • Charlie Hustle (Plaza), shopping, 3 min walk from stop 2

The stops

  1. The Nelson-Atkins Museum of ArtGeneral admission is free. Most public areas are wheelchair accessible; use the museum map for current gallery access.about 80 min · 4525 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 64111 · hours freshly checked · then 12 min driveWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps
  2. Puttery Kansas CityThe official FAQ confirms wheelchair and elevator access. Reserve a tee time and ask which course best fits your needs.about 75 min · 612 W 47th St, Kansas City, MO 64112Website Google Maps Apple Maps
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art seen across its south lawn
Photo: Peterspexarth · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

How the night flows

Visit the indoor museum galleries first, then drive to Puttery for a reserved tee time. Skip sculpture-park paths that do not fit your mobility needs.

Good to know

Reservations
Recommended
Parking
The Nelson garage is ADA accessible and free with an ADA placard. Puttery lists free parking above the venue; confirm the current elevator route.
Getting around
Driving
Setting
Indoors
Alcohol
Optional
What to wear
Comfortable shoes for short walks between stops.

Before you go

Hours not confirmed for Puttery Kansas City. Check their pages first; they keep their own hours.

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