Kansas City and St. Louis hold the major museums read here, and two of them (Nelson-Atkins and Saint Louis Art Museum) print free admission.
Each row below was read on the page named in its last column on October 30, 2026. Prices, hours and rules change, so confirm with the operator before you go. Items we could not read are listed under What We Could Not Verify.
free every dayNelson-Atkins admission
free every daySLAM admission
$19.50WWI Museum non-member adult general admission
start at $20City Museum daily ticket
Illustrative photo, not a Missouri museum.
Background
- WWI Museum offers a $10 Combo Ticket to residents of listed counties Aug 1 to Dec 30, 2026, sold in person with ID. (theworldwar.org)
- WWI Museum exhibit hall closes at 4:30 pm. (theworldwar.org)
- Nelson-Atkins lists closures on Thanksgiving, Dec 24, Dec 25 and Jan 1. (nelson-atkins.org)
Where to Go
| Place | Town | What It Is | Hours or Price as Printed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art | Kansas City | Art museum with a free outdoor sculpture park. | Mon 10-5, Tue and Wed closed, Thu-Fri 10-9, Sat-Sun 10-5; admission free every day (check-in required); Oak Street garage parking $20; sculpture park free sunrise to sundown | nelson-atkins.org |
| National WWI Museum and Memorial | Kansas City | Museum and memorial at 2 Memorial Drive with a tower. | Wed-Mon 10-5, closed Tuesdays (Labor Day to Memorial Day); daily in summer; general admission non-members adult $19.50, senior/military $15.50, youth 6-15 $11.50, under 6 free; Tower only $6 | theworldwar.org |
| Saint Louis Art Museum | St. Louis | Art museum in Forest Park. | Tue-Sun 10-5, Fri 10-9, closed Monday; admission free every day; free main exhibitions on Friday; sculpture garden daily 6am-10pm; garage parking $15 Mar-Oct, $10 off-peak | slam.org |
| City Museum | St. Louis | Attraction at 750 N 16th St; page mentions rooftop and MonstroCity access depend on weather. | Hours today printed 10am-9pm on home page and 10am-6pm on tickets page (two pages differ); daily tickets start at $20, children 2 and under free | citymuseum.org |
| American Jazz Museum | Kansas City | Museum presenting jazz through exhibits, programs and performances, in the 18th & Vine district; runs The Blue Room venue. | Visit page: Tue-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5, Monday closed Sept 14 2026-May 31 2027; adults $15, seniors 65+ $12, students/educators $12, youth 6-18 $10, 5 and under free | americanjazzmuseum.org |
| Missouri State Museum (in the Capitol) | Jefferson City | Museum on the first floor of the State Capitol; staff give Capitol tours. | Hours and admission not stated on page; 201 W. Capitol Ave; 573-751-2854 | mostateparks.com |
What We Could Not Verify
- Missouri History Museum (site returned 403 on both hosts)
- Museum of Transportation (site did not load or returned no content)
- Springfield Cardinals not requested per task
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Questions People Ask
Is the Nelson-Atkins free?
Its page says admission is free every day; check-in is required.
Which day is the WWI Museum closed?
Tuesdays outside summer.
Is Saint Louis Art Museum free?
Page says admission is free every day.
Sources
Checked October 30, 2026 by It’s Missouri. Cite this page: It’s Missouri (https://itsmissouri.com/things-to-do/museums/), checked October 30, 2026. Free to quote with a link.