What does it mean for a museum to support your well-being and not just your intellect? Join scholar and museum professional Carrie Rebora Barratt to consider the deep, often overlooked connections between art, the natural world, and human flourishing. Drawing on a broad history of museums and public life, Barratt explores how cultural institutions have long served as spaces of restoration and renewal — from readying the mind and body for experiencing artwork to today's growing movement to harness the power of art for mental and physical health benefits. As she puts it, “Culture hits the source of well-being.” Barratt will then bring that lens closer to home, reflecting on what the Nelson-Atkins is already doing and can do to strengthen its role in the wellness of the Kansas City community.