Hilliard Gallery, Kansas City
The Hilliard Gallery, a dynamic and ever-evolving art space, is a cornerstone of Kansas City’s vibrant art scene. Established in 1974 by Kent Hilliard, this gallery has grown from its origins in the scenic Country Club Plaza to its current location in the bustling Crossroads Arts District at 1820 McGee. With over four decades of commitment to contemporary art, the Hilliard Gallery stands as one of the oldest and largest fine art galleries in Kansas City.
Recognized as one of the top 25 galleries in the United States by The American Art Awards, and consistently voted the best gallery in Kansas City and Missouri, the Hilliard Gallery is celebrated for its eclectic mix of aesthetically pleasing artworks. It maintains a vast collection on-site and boasts direct working relationships with over 200 artists and their publishers. The gallery also offers custom framing services, ensuring that each piece is preserved with meticulous care and quality.
Throughout its history, the gallery has demonstrated resilience and adaptability, surviving challenges like the devastating Plaza flood of 1977 and the Hyatt hotel collapse that destroyed a satellite gallery. This adaptability extends to its role as the exclusive authorized dealer for LeRoy Neiman in the Kansas City area, a partnership that began in the gallery's early years.
Whether you’re seeking investment-quality art or pieces to enhance your interior design, the Hilliard Gallery provides a sophisticated and welcoming space where contemporary art thrives in Kansas City.
Recognized as one of the top 25 galleries in the United States by The American Art Awards, and consistently voted the best gallery in Kansas City and Missouri, the Hilliard Gallery is celebrated for its eclectic mix of aesthetically pleasing artworks. It maintains a vast collection on-site and boasts direct working relationships with over 200 artists and their publishers. The gallery also offers custom framing services, ensuring that each piece is preserved with meticulous care and quality.
Throughout its history, the gallery has demonstrated resilience and adaptability, surviving challenges like the devastating Plaza flood of 1977 and the Hyatt hotel collapse that destroyed a satellite gallery. This adaptability extends to its role as the exclusive authorized dealer for LeRoy Neiman in the Kansas City area, a partnership that began in the gallery's early years.
Whether you’re seeking investment-quality art or pieces to enhance your interior design, the Hilliard Gallery provides a sophisticated and welcoming space where contemporary art thrives in Kansas City.
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Sight Name: Hilliard Gallery
Sight Location: Kansas City, USA (See walking tours in Kansas City)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Sight Location: Kansas City, USA (See walking tours in Kansas City)
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Walking Tours in Kansas City, Missouri
Create Your Own Walk in Kansas City
Creating your own self-guided walk in Kansas City is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Kansas City Introduction Walking Tour
Kansas City, Missouri, started in the 1830s as a port city at the confluence of the Missouri and Kansas Rivers. The first European explorers to map the area were the French, who named the river “Cansez,” which eventually morphed into Kansas.
Louis and Clark passed through in 1804, noting that the area was an excellent place to build a fort. The actual settlement didn’t come until later,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.7 Km or 2.3 Miles
Louis and Clark passed through in 1804, noting that the area was an excellent place to build a fort. The actual settlement didn’t come until later,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.7 Km or 2.3 Miles
Crossroads Art District Walking Tour
Situated at the intersection of creativity and culture, the Crossroads Arts District of Kansas City emerges as a thriving hub of artistic expression and cultural vitality. Formerly the industrial and warehouse area, today it is one of the trendiest art communities in the Midwest. As such, this enclave is the place where many progressive art spots have established themselves.
Among its notable... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.3 Km or 0.8 Miles
Among its notable... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.3 Km or 0.8 Miles
Historical Buildings Tour
The historical buildings of Kansas City are truly remarkable, weaving a narrative of rich heritage and enduring elegance reflecting the city's eventful past and lasting beauty.
At its heart, the imposing Kansas City City Hall rises as a prime example of Neo-Classical and Beaux-Arts architecture, a stalwart symbol of civic pride that has stood the test of time.
As you stroll through the... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.0 Km or 1.2 Miles
At its heart, the imposing Kansas City City Hall rises as a prime example of Neo-Classical and Beaux-Arts architecture, a stalwart symbol of civic pride that has stood the test of time.
As you stroll through the... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.0 Km or 1.2 Miles