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Survival of the Fittest, March 31, 2025 10:00AM
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Date
March 31, 2025
Name
Survival of the Fittest
Description
The Nelson-Atkins proudly presents its first-ever exhibition of wildlife art. Survival of the Fittest: Picturing Wildlife and Wilderness showcases paintings by the influential artists known as the Big Four: Richard Friese, Wilhelm Kuhnert, Bruno Liljefors, and Carl Rungius.
This landmark presentation takes us beyond city limits, above tree lines, across oceans — and into breathtaking scenes of our natural world and the creatures that inhabit it. In addition to wildlife art, experience a rare look at an original copy of Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species and learn about ways to conserve and protect our natural world.
Use the exhibition Field Guide to explore and complete its activities as you go. Commemorate your adventure by bringing your completed guide to the Museum Store for a limited-edition Nelson-Atkins patch.
Don’t miss this opportunity to wander the wild frontiers of Survival of the Fittest.
Tickets (includes museum admission):
- Free for museum members
- General public: $22
- Seniors (55+): $18
- Groups (10+): $14*
- Students with ID: $12
- 12 & under: Free
*Group tickets sold onsite
Members see it early — and for free
In return for their support, Nelson-Atkins members receive many benefits, including early access and free daily admission to special exhibitions like Survival of the Fittest. Visit the Nelson-Atkins Info Desk in Bloch Lobby to ask about rolling the price of an exhibition ticket into the cost of a new membership.
Members, please click LOGIN to get your tickets.
For assistance, contact our box office at 816.751.1278.