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Contemporary Art & Local Finds

Trade one bold art opinion, hunt for a made-in-KC gift under a shared cap, then end at the fountain if the weather earns it.

About $10–$65 for two2 hrs 45 minLimited verified information
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Map of the stops for Contemporary Art & Local FindsA map of a few blocks, not to scale, north at the top, with straight lines between stops. Stop 1, Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, the start. Stop 2, Made in KC Marketplace (Plaza), 0.5 miles from stop 1, 7 min drive. Stop 3, Fountain in Mill Creek Park, optional, 0.3 miles from stop 2, 6 min walk. The route is about 0.7 miles end to end. Neighborhoods shown: Plaza.PLAZA47TH STWALNUT ST7 min drive6 min walkSTART Kemper Museum of…Made in KC MarketplaceFountain in Mill…123N0.1 miContemporary Art & Local FindsMuseumShoppingOutdoorsDriveWalkStreetcar 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

Whole route inGoogle Maps Apple Maps

Also close by
  • Mill Creek Park, outdoors, 1 min walk from stop 3
  • Fogo de Chão, food, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • Cupcake Á La Mode, food, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • KC Style Haus, shopping, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • Beloved! Boutique, shopping, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • Bruú Café, coffee, 1 min walk from stop 2

The stops

  1. Kemper Museum of Contemporary ArtEach find the work you would hang in a dream apartment and defend the choice.about 75 min · then 7 min driveWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps
  2. Made in KC Marketplace (Plaza)Choose a small shared cap and find the most very-KC object.about 55 min · hours checked recently · then 6 min walkWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps Rotates by date and hours. Also possible: Crows Coffee (South Plaza), The Classic Cup Café.
  3. Fountain in Mill Creek ParkTake one intentionally cinematic photo and end cleanly.optional · about 25 minWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps
The Crying Giant sculpture outside the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art
Photo: Thad Zajdowicz · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons
The J.C. Nichols Memorial Fountain on the Country Club Plaza
Photo: Charvex · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

How the night flows

Begin at the museum, move once to the Plaza, then keep the fountain as a short weather-dependent finale.

Good to know

Reservations
Check with the place
Parking
Confirm museum parking, then use a Plaza garage or street option that works for the final two stops.
Getting around
Driving
Setting
Indoors and outdoors
Alcohol
None needed
What to wear
Gallery casual with shoes for a short outdoor finish.

Before you go

Hours not confirmed for Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art. Check their pages first; they keep their own hours.

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We last looked over this date on September 11, 2026. That is a review of the plan, not a promise that every detail is current.

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