Atkins Auditorium at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

This Information Is Current As Of: December 2019
Phone Number: 816-751-1278
Venue Email: ask@nelson-atkins.org
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Underground parking garage with covered, accessible entrance into the building. Accessible parking spots near the main entrance. $10 parking fee waived for accessible spots - vehicles with plates or placards.

Jump the Line: Yes, disabled patrons are allowed in first, but not early
Stairs: Yes, there are stairs, but there's a ramp
Stairs – Other/Details:

No stairs directly into Atkins Auditorium, but there are stairs and a ramp to the Atkins Auditorium Foyer.

Is There A Designated Accessible Seating Area? Yes, there's an accessible seating area
Accessible Seating Area Details

Accessible seating in the center, back row but no designated companion seating. Chairs can be added for companion seating, should there be enough room. Sight view to the stage is fairly unobstructed from the designated accessible seating areas.

Seating: Yes, there's seating available for those who need it
Seating-Other/Details:

Fixed chairs in the auditorium.

Accommodations for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Patrons:

Yes - assistive listening devices available for visitors who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. Auditorium offers a partial induction loop for visitors with compatible hearing aids. Some programming also provides ASL interpreters or CART.

Restrooms: Yes, there's an accessible stall in the men's/women's restrooms Yes, there's a single family/accessible/gender neutral restroom
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