The World in Kansas City - Member Preview & Curator Talk

Schedule

Thu Mar 05 2026 at 05:30 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art | Kansas City, MO

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Experience The World in Kansas City before the public opening, followed by a presentation by Chief Curator Jessica S. Hong. (Member-only)
About this Event

The exhibition explores our growing global cultural communities, celebrating their rich impact on our city and region, as well as the interconnected systems, ideas, and experiences that reveal how we all belong to a shared social and cultural fabric.

The evening concludes with a reception, offering time to revisit the exhibition and continue the conversation. Register to reserve your place and celebrate the global connections that shape Kansas City.


Schedule:
5:30 PM — Exhibition Preview and Cash Bar
6:00–7:00 PM — Curator’s Talk
7:00–8:00 PM — Reception

Registration is required and appreciated. Seating is first come, first served.


Admission:

  • Free for Supporting Members (Use promocode emailed to you or contact [email protected] for help)
  • $15 for Free Members
  • Free for students with valid student ID


Not a member? Everyone is welcome—join as a Free Member to attend, .

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Click here for information on how to get to the Museum and where to find our paid parking lots. Parking is Free for Supporting Members, and ample free street parking is also available around the Museum.

Kemper Museum admission is always free, thanks to the generous support of our Members and donors. Become a Museum Member today to help sustain free access to contemporary art and community programming.

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Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, 4420 Warwick Boulevard, Kansas City, United States

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