About American Jazz Museum
- Other
The American Jazz Museum in Kansas City's historic 18th and Vine District stands as a premier institution dedicated to celebrating American jazz. Through performance, exhibition, education, and research, the museum brings the sights and sounds of this uniquely American art form to life. Interactive exhibits, visual arts galleries, and film presentations explore jazz's profound impact on American culture and Kansas City's pivotal role in its evolution.
The Blue Room, an intimate working jazz club within the museum, continues the legacy of Kansas City's legendary jazz venues with live performances throughout the week. The museum's collections feature memorabilia and artifacts from jazz icons including Charlie Parker, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, and Louis Armstrong. Visitors can explore Studio 18th and Vine, where they experiment with harmony, melody, and rhythm, or discover special exhibitions highlighting the city's unique contributions to jazz history. The museum also offers youth education programs, nurturing the next generation of jazz musicians.
Reviews
Honest, checked, no fake stars.
No reviews yet. Have you been? Tell others what it was like.
Hotels near American Jazz Museum
The star marks American Jazz Museum. Tap the map for prices and availability.
Opening Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday · today
- Closed
Wrong hours? Edit Entry
From the magazine
Queer Football Fans: Fan Clubs, Networks and How to Find Your Way In
Queer fans have organised into fan clubs and networks across Germany and Europe. Who belongs, how it began and how to get started.
Syphilis: Symptoms, Testing and Treatment for Gay and Bi Men
Syphilis is easy to treat but often goes unnoticed. This overview explains the stages, testing, treatment and when to tell partners, based on the Robert Koch Institute guidance.
The Sub in Munich: What a Queer Community Centre Can Do
Munich's Schwul-Queeres Zentrum, the Sub, turns 40 in 2026. Its history, services and funding show how to recognise a good community centre, in your own city too.