Tivoli Under the Stars at The Nelson
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art 4525 Oak St., Kansas City, Missouri
A new Friday-evening outdoor cinema will soon be available for movie-lovers of all ages. The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art debuts Tivoli Under the Stars on Friday, May 7 for 23 weeks, with the final film shown on Friday, Oct 8. Groups of up to four guests can spread out a blanket or bring lawn chairs to occupy “pods”, 8-foot circles on the grassy area between two lenses of the Bloch Building. The pods will be spaced 6 feet apart so that guests can safely watch movies that are projected on the outside of the Bloch Building.
Tivoli Under the Stars will offer family-friendly films as well as cult classics. The debut film will be the family favorite Night at the Museum, followed by films such as Star Wars: A New Hope, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, and The Princess Bride, among others. The first half of the season can be found on the museum’s website, nelson-atkins.org/underthestars. Films will be announced in two segments, with the first half of the season available for sale now.
Films will begin shortly after sundown, with seating available for one hour prior to showtime. Pods can be reserved by calling 816.751.1278; at the Info Desk in Bloch Lobby, or online at nelsonatkins.org.
The museum’s Walking Snack Bar will serve concessions including craft beer, wine, soda, candy, and Popculture popcorn during all Tivoli Under the Stars films. A variety of Graze Boxes, a new Friday night service offering shareable charcuterie platters, are available to be ordered in advance or on-site. No outside food or beverage is permitted.
Pods are not pre-assigned; seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Blankets, pillows, and chairs will be allowed. Masks must be worn according to city ordinance, and hand sanitizer is available where tickets are scanned.
COVID permitting, Tivoli films will once again be shown inside Atkins Auditorium at the conclusion of the summer cinema run.
Showtimes:
- May 7 Night at the Museum: Rated PG TICKETS
- May 14: Star Wars: A New Hope Rated PG TICKETS
- May 21: The Big Lebowski Rated R TICKETS
- May 28: Mamma Mia! Rated PG-13 TICKETS
- June 4: The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert Rated R TICKETS
- June 11: The Princess Bride Rated PG TICKETS
- June 18: Fantastic Mr. Fox Rated PG TICKETS
- June 25 Rafiki Rated PG-13 TICKETS
- July 2: Zombieland Rated R TICKETS
- July 9: Monty Python and the Holy Grail Rated PG TICKETS
- July 16 Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion Rated R TICKETS
- July 23: To Catch a Thief Rated PG TICKETS
- Aug-Oct showtimes TBD