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Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

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The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, Missouri.

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Giant badminton shuttlecocks (the building represents the net) surround this encyclopedic museum, which has standout European painting, photography and Asian art collections. With free entry, a gorgeous sculpture garden and an expansive collection from top-tier artists, what's not to like? Blockbuster special exhibits carry admission fees.

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