American Jazz Museum

1616 E 18th St Kansas CityMO64108
Closed
Sunday
0:00am-6:00pm
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
9:00am-6:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am-6:00pm
Thursday
9:00am-6:00pm
Friday
9:00am-6:00pm
Saturday
9:00am-6:00pm
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AMERICAN JAZZ MUSEUM - "WHERE IT LIVES" HISTORY: Located in the Historic 18th & Vine Jazz District in Kansas City, MO, the American Jazz Museum showcases the sights and sounds of jazz through interactive exhibits and films, the Changing Gallery exhibit space, Horace M. Peterson III Visitors Center, Blue Room jazz club and Gem Theater. Since its inception in 1997, the Museum hosts thousands of...
by cylexusa on October 09, 2015 from cylexusa

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Eight dollars for adults and $4 for children under 12 purchases admission to this plus the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in the same building.
by Citysearch on October 09, 2015 from Citysearch
Just next door is the Blue Room, a smoke-free club where veteran scenesters and upstart talents keep the torch afire four nights a week.
by Citysearch on October 09, 2015 from Citysearch

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These two unique museums, housed under one roof, are in the historic 18th and Vine Jazz District. The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum tells the compelling story of segregated baseball, from the founding of the Negro National League just a few blocks away in 1920, until Jackie Robinson, who played for the Kansas City Monarchs, signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. The Jazz Museum pays tribute...
by frommers on October 12, 2011 from frommers
The sound that put Kansas City on the map is honored in a museum as alive as the music itself.:
The Scene Beginning with the film "Jazz Is," longtime followers of Kansas City's scene nod in appreciation of remembrances by key players like Max Roach and Jay McShann. In the studio, attendees play with rhythms, melody styles,…
by Contributor on August 14, 2003 from Citysearch

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Located in the Historic 18th & Vine Jazz District in Kansas City, MO, the American Jazz Museum showcases the sights and sounds of jazz through interactive exhibits and films, the Changing Gallery exhibit space, Horace M. Peterson III Visitors Center, Blue Room jazz club and Gem Theater. Since its inception in 1997, the Museum hosts thousands of students, scholars, musicians and fans of the arts...
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