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Juneteenth Festival

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What’s Happening?

As part of city-wide observances and in partnership with JuneteenthKC, the free Juneteenth Celebration honors the enduring contributions of African Americans with a full day of festivities, including live music and dancing, storytelling performances, film screenings, and educational experiences in the museum’s galleries.

Also known as Freedom Day, Juneteenth is an abbreviation of “June nineteenth” and honors the emancipation of people who were enslaved, which was announced by executive order in Texas on June 19, 1865. The history of freedom and equal rights after emancipation is long and complex — and still being written today.  

Registration 
Although the festival is free, registration is required for guests who are not members. You may choose to register in person when you arrive, but we strongly encourage you to save time by registering in advance. 

If you’re a Nelson-Atkins member, you do not need to register in advance — just present your card when you arrive at the festival. 

Learn more about the full schedule of performances and activities on our website here.

As part of city-wide observances and in partnership with JuneteenthKC, the free Juneteenth Celebration honors the enduring contributions of African Americans with a full day of festivities, including live music and dancing, storytelling performances, film screenings, and educational experiences in the museum’s galleries.

Also known as Freedom Day, Juneteenth is an abbreviation of “June nineteenth” and honors the emancipation of people who were enslaved, which was announced by executive order in Texas on June 19, 1865. The history of freedom and equal rights after emancipation is long and complex — and still being written today.  

Registration 
Although the festival is free, registration is required for guests who are not members. You may choose to register in person when you arrive, but we strongly encourage you to save time by registering in advance. 

If you’re a Nelson-Atkins member, you do not need to register in advance — just present your card when you arrive at the festival. 

Learn more about the full schedule of performances and activities on our website here.

More about The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
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When & Where
Jun 20, 2024, 10:00am to 9:00pm Timezone: CDT
Free


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