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“showcases the sights and sounds of jazz through interactive exhibits and films”
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 has hosted thousands of students, scholars, musicians fans for over 200 performances, education programs, special exhibitions, community events and more each year, providing an opportunity to learn about the legends, honor their legacy, or simply enjoy the sounds of Kansas City jazz. Our mission is to celebrate and exhibit the experience of jazz as an original American art form through research, exhibition, education and performance at one of the country's greatest jazz crossroads - 18th & Vine.
Now this is a museum that probably isn't for everyone. Some people hate jazz, but for those that don't, there is the American Jazz Museum off 18th and Vine. Admittedly, the museum doesn't offer a... Read more
Exceptional service! The gentleman greeting guests went above and beyond providing key details about the exhibit and the surrounding community. If you plan on visiting you cant miss him, he will... Read more
Okay so this is a tough one for me. First of all, I want to make it clear that I am so grateful that this museum exists and I think their mission and the story they are telling is paramount to... Read more
American Jazz Museum
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- Sun: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Mon: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Tue - Sat: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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