The artists decided the museum building would serve as the net. A Kansas City Crown JewelFew museums in America carry the kind of quiet confidence that the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art does. The building houses the contemporary art collection. Asian Art Galleries With Remarkable Depth And RangeThe Asian art collection at Nelson-Atkins is one of the most respected in the entire country. Free Admission Policy That Makes Art Truly AccessibleFree museum admission sounds simple, but the impact it has on a community is enormous.