Welcome to the reel world

Atlas9 is an immersive art experience in Kansas City’s Legends District unlike anything else in the Midwest. It has quickly become one of the most unique things to do in Kansas City, inviting visitors to step into a mysterious world hidden inside a transformed 90s movie theater.

Explore at your own pace and discover immersive art, uncover hidden clues, and piece together a story unfolding around you.

Live performers appear throughout the scenes, making the world feel alive and different every time you visit.

You don’t just visit Atlas9.
You become part of the story.

  • A performer dressed in a pink, fringed costume entertains an audience inside a colorful, illuminated jazz club theater with purple, pink, and blue lighting. She is in mid-air, holding a golden ball, with a lively pose.

    LIVE PERFORMANCE

    Live performance at Atlas9 surrounds you with unexpected moments that make the entire experience feel alive.

  • Person scooping popcorn from the Atlas9 concession stand while holding a paper bucket of popcorn with an Atlas9 logo.

    FOOD & BEVERAGE

    Discover a hidden speakeasy, craft cocktails, and your favorite theater treats woven into the experience.

  • Child investigating mysteries at a computer desk with desk lamp in dark room

    INVESTIGATE THE MYSTERY

    Search for hidden clues, uncover secrets, and piece together the story unfolding around you.

  • People standing in a line inside Atlas9 happy and excited with colorful neon lights overhead.

    HANG WITH FRIENDS

    Go on an adventure with the people you enjoy most and share moments you'll remember long after you leave.

An excited visitor inside Atlas9 in Kansas City, interacting with the HOLOMAX power supply mixer in a vibrant, neon-lit space with pink, purple, and blue lights, capturing a lively and modern and mysterious atmosphere.

BE AMAZED

Atlas9 brings immersive art, interactive experiences, and live performances together under one roof. Discover something extraordinary.

  • Multi-sensory art

  • Interactive experiences

  • Live performances

  • A 240-seat theater for screenings, events, and more

  • Themed food, drinks, and retail

People inside a themed room with walls covered in popcorn and candy inside of Atlas9 in Kansas City, a large animated soda cup with a straw, and blue and purple lighting. They are looking at a point of interest, with one person pointing up.

no wrong way to explore

There is no wrong way to explore Atlas9, but there are mysteries to solve for those who choose to investigate. Every visit reveals something new.

  • Discover amazing works of art

  • Interact with live performers

  • Uncover the mystery behind the story

Performance on stage inside the Jazz Club at Atlas9 in Kansas City with dancers in gold costumes and feathered fans, a singer with elaborate hair and makeup, and a musician with a violin, all framed by red curtains and colorful lighting.

Built for the Imagination

Atlas9 is a place where imagination comes alive. We celebrate art, movies, and creativity through experiences that invite you to explore, wonder, and connect.

  • Inspire creativity

  • Celebrate art and movies

  • Explore, wonder, and connect

food
& beverage

SPLICE BROS PIZZA

Interior of a pizza place with neon sign called Splice Bros. Pizza inside Atlas9 in Kansas City. Four circular images include a pizza with various toppings, a beer with the 'Spice' logo, a table of pizza with dip, and a bowl with dipping sauce.

A nostalgic pizza joint from a different era. Pizzas, appetizers, salads, desserts! Loaded with a full bar, pool table, tv, tabletop video games… No Tickets Required to Enjoy!

cinematic concessions

Typical movie theater snacks from inside Atlas9 in Kansas City, including popcorn in a large bucket, a hot dog in a bun, a cup of nacho chips with cheese, and bagged chips with salsa and dipping sauces.

Atlas9 has all the classics: Popcorn, Candy, Nachos, Slushies, Hot Dogs, Cocktails, Beer, etc.

the speakereasy

A plastic cup with a creamy beverage and ice cubes, labeled 'The SpeakerEasy', sits on a wooden table inside the secret speakesy in Atlas9 in Kansas City, with a warm-colored table lamp in the background.

A hidden cocktail lounge tucked inside Atlas9. Enjoy craft cocktails, cold drinks, and a relaxed atmosphere before or after your adventure.

Black and white pixel art of a robot named Starbot, the main character with a pointed nose and wings, hovering above a small gray block. Starbot exists inside of Atlas9 in Kansas City.