Free things to do in Kansas City

3 genuinely free places in and around Kansas City, Missouri — each with an honest receipt for what the day really costs once parking and lunch are counted.

Filter by type

Showing 3 of 3 places

MuseumVerified

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

Kansas City, Missouri

Major encyclopedic art museum whose collections range from ancient objects and Asian art to European, American and contemporary works.

Parking uncheckedEntry freeCheck parking

Open in Maps Waze Parking map

Real cost summary

Parking varies

real cost not checked yet

EntryFREE

ParkingCheck

Lunch for 4Rozzelle Court Restaurant and a museum coffee shop sell food and drinks; gallery restrictions apply.

Cost to get therevaries

The museum offers an on-site parking garage for a charge; street-parking conditions and restrictions vary.

Parking price not checked yet — view parking nearby.

MuseumVerified

Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art

Kansas City, Missouri

Contemporary-art museum presenting selections from its permanent collection alongside temporary exhibitions and installations.

Parking uncheckedEntry freeCheck parking

Open in Maps Waze Parking map

Real cost summary

Parking varies

real cost not checked yet

EntryFREE

ParkingCheck

Lunch for 4Café Sebastienne operates inside the museum on its own schedule and charges for food and drinks.

Cost to get therevaries

The museum provides visitor arrival information, but parking availability and any applicable restrictions should be confirmed for the day of the visit.

Parking price not checked yet — view parking nearby.

MuseumVerified

Money Museum at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City

Kansas City, Missouri

Federal Reserve museum with exhibits about currency, monetary policy, the payments system and the Kansas City Fed.

Parking uncheckedEntry freeCheck parkingSpeed-camera note

Open in Maps Waze Parking map

Real cost summary

Parking varies

real cost not checked yet

EntryFREE

ParkingCheck

Lunch for 4No public museum café is advertised; nearby Crown Center and Union Station have food vendors.

On the drive: The museum is in a secure federal facility; visitors must comply with current identification, screening and photography requirements.

Cost to get therevaries

Consult the Federal Reserve

Parking price not checked yet — view parking nearby.

Checking free events near Kansas City…