Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art is open with certain COVID-19 safety measures in place. As part of KC Culture Cares and Missouri ArtSafe, we are doing all that we can to keep visitors and staff safe while enjoying the Museum. Therefore, your visiting experience will look a little different. Here is what you can expect:

New open hours:

Monday & Tuesday Closed

Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Thursday, 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.

Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

TIMED-ENTRY TICKETS

Museum capacity will be limited. We encourage a FREE timed-entry ticket for each visitor. Printed copies of your tickets are not needed. We invite you to arrive within the hour of your reservation, and stay as long as you like.

CHECK-IN & ENTRANCE/EXITS

Entry to Kemper Museum is limited to the WEST side entrance. Check-in will take place inside these doors. All other entrances are exit only.

SAFETY GUIDELINES

- Masks are REQUIRED inside the building. Thank you for helping us keep Kemper Museum accessible to all. If you do not have a mask we can provide one.

- All visitors and staff are expected to maintain a distance of at least six feet from others to comply with social distancing guidelines.

- Use of hand sanitizer and regular hand washing is strongly encouraged. Hand sanitizer is available throughout the building and all surfaces will be sanitized frequently.

- Drinking fountains are closed. Wheelchairs and gallery stools are available upon request. To minimize surface contact there are no interactive materials within the Museum.

- Kemper Museum strives to make the visitor experience as contactless as possible. Plexiglass screens are being implemented to protect employees and guests. Museum protection staff will be available to open doors for guests when possible.

CAFÉ SEBASTIENNE

Café Sebastienne is open for dine-in and carry-out. At this point we are not taking reservations. If you are dining or picking up at the Café, a Museum ticket is encouraged for entry into the building.

New Café Hours:

Lunch: Wednesday through Friday, 11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Brunch: Saturday and Sunday, 10:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Call 816-457-6172 for more information.

Visit kemperart.org for further information on virtual learning opportunities, upcoming programs, tours, and special events.

If you have questions or need assistance in reserving tickets please email visitorservices@kemperart.org.

By registering for a ticket, you agree to receive email from Kemper Museum. You may unsubscribe from Kemper Museum emails at any time.

By registering for a ticket, you agree to abide by our guidelines for visitation. There is a risk of exposure to COVID-19 in any public location where people are present. We cannot guarantee you will not be exposed during your visit.

You also agree that you are not experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19: fever, cough, chills, and/or difficulty breathing. You are not aware of anyone in your party having COVID-19 or been exposed to anyone with COVID-19 in the last 14 days.

Kemper Museum reserves the right to refuse or revoke the admission of any visitor whose conduct violates these guidelines.

Thank you for your patience, respect, and cooperation with the new safety protocols, as we all play a role in each other's well-being.