Virtual Interactive Experiences are more than just a virtual tour. They are an opportunity to connect with works of art and the museum’s community in a new and personal way. Our skilled docents offer art information while encouraging participants to shape the discussion. Join us on an art exploration!
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is excited to offer three virtual tour topics developed specifically to be a live, interactive online experience for adults and university students. Each virtual experience is facilitated in real time by live docent educators through Zoom, an online video meeting platform. Our virtual tours are designed for participants to contribute to the conversation, share their unique perspectives, and learn together.
Details & Scheduling
- Virtual experiences are 45 minutes
- All virtual experiences are presented via Zoom and are scheduled in Central Standard Time
- Participants take part through the chat function and/or spoken discussion
- Minimum of 10 participants required for tour. Recommended maximum of 50 participants
- Available Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday at 11 am, 1 pm, or 3 pm
- FREE – A suggested donation of $10 per person is greatly appreciated and supports the museum’s educational programming
- Must be scheduled at least three weeks in advance
- After submitting your request, you’ll receive a request acknowledgement email. NOTE: the Live Virtual Adult Tours are not confirmed until a confirmation email is received
- The Zoom link and password to your confirmed Live Virtual Tour will be sent in an email 7 days prior to your event
Tours
Being Seen: Art for Social Change
“The role of the artist is to make revolution irresistible,” said writer Toni Cade Bambara. Explore how contemporary artists, including Kerry James Marshall, have engaged with social movements and challenged historical narratives.
Meet the Nelson-Atkins
From Baseball to Pantry Ballet, the Friends of Art were integral to the acquisition of Modern and Contemporary art at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. This interactive tour will explore the exciting – and sometimes contentious – art purchases made by the Friends of Art as they helped shape the museum’s collections.
Museum Unframed: Behind the Scenes at the Nelson-Atkins
Go behind the scenes of the Nelson-Atkins to learn about the people and processes involved in caring for and displaying works of art. Participants will consider the purpose of museums, the science of art conservation, and the choices that go into preparing and presenting works of art to the public.
Registration
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