American Jazz Museum, Kansas City

#120 among attractions in Kansas City

Museum, Specialty museum, Historical place

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Facts and practical information

Kansas City jazz is a style of jazz that developed in Kansas City, Missouri during the 1920s and 1930s, which marked the transition from the structured big band style to the much more improvisational style of bebop. The hard-swinging, bluesy transition style is bracketed by Count Basie, who in 1929 signed with the Bennie Moten's Kansas City Orchestra, and Kansas City native Charlie Parker, who ushered in the bebop style in America. It has been said that while New Orleans was the birthplace of jazz, "America's music" grew up in Kansas City. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 39°5'29"N, 94°33'46"W

Address

1616 E 18 StDowntown Kansas City (Wendell Phillips)Kansas City 64108-1610 United States

Contact

+1 816-474-8463

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Day trips

American Jazz Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: T-Mobile Center, Mutual Musicians Foundation, Kansas City City Hall, Midland Theatre.

1 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
T-Mobile Center, Kansas City
26 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kansas City, Missouri, the T-Mobile Center stands as a modern beacon of entertainment, drawing visitors from near and far to its state-of-the-art facility. This arena, with its striking architecture and cutting-edge amenities, has quickly become...
~500 ftSE
Dancing, Nightlife
Mutual Musicians Foundation, Kansas City
3 min walk • The Mutual Musicians' Foundation Building is a historic building at 1823 Highland Avenue in Kansas City, Missouri. It is also known as the Mutual Musicians Association Building or the Musician's Union Local or the Local No. 627 of the American Federation of Musicians.
1 miNW
City hall, Architecture
Kansas City City Hall, Kansas City
27 min walk • Kansas City City Hall is the official seat of government for the city of Kansas City, Missouri. Located in downtown, it is a 29-story skyscraper with an observation deck. Completed in 1937, the building has a Beaux-Arts and Art-Deco style with numerous architectural features and ornamentation throughout.
1.2 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
Midland Theatre, Kansas City
32 min walk • The Midland Theatre, known officially for sponsorship purposes as Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland, is a 3,200-seat theater located in the Power & Light District of Kansas City, Missouri, United States.
~110 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Kansas City
1 min walk • The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum is a privately funded museum dedicated to preserving the history of Negro league baseball in America.
1.1 miNW
Museum
National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame, Kansas City
27 min walk • The National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame, located in Kansas City, Missouri, is a hall of fame and museum dedicated to men's college basketball. The museum is an integral portion of the College Basketball Experience created by the National Association of Basketball Coaches, located at the T-Mobile Center.
1.2 miSW
Theme park, Amusement park, Entertainment
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Kansas City, Kansas City
31 min walk • Legoland Discovery Center Kansas City is an indoor family entertainment center located in the Crown Center in Kansas City, Missouri. The attraction includes Lego rides, a soft play area, a 4D cinema and a gift shop. LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Kansas City is owned and operated by the British leisure group Merlin Entertainments.
1 miSW
Bridge
Hyatt Regency walkway collapse, Kansas City
26 min walk • On July 17, 1981, the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Kansas City, Missouri, suffered the structural collapse of two overhead walkways. Loaded with partygoers, the concrete and glass platforms cascaded down, crashing onto a tea dance in the lobby, killing 114 and injuring 216.
1.2 miW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Cinema
Mainstreet Theater, Kansas City
31 min walk • The Mainstreet Theater, also commonly referred to as The Empire Theater, is a historic theater in downtown Kansas City, Missouri in the Power & Light District.
1.1 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum
The College Basketball Experience, Kansas City
28 min walk • The College Basketball Experience is a 41,500-square-foot fan-interactive facility located downtown in Kansas City, Missouri, which includes the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame. It cost $24 million to build, was opened in October 2007, and is owned and operated by the National Association of Basketball Coaches Foundation.
1.1 miNW
Neighbourhood
Kansas City Power & Light District, Kansas City
28 min walk • The Kansas City Power & Light District, or simply the Power & Light District, KCP&L or the P&L, is a dining, shopping, office and entertainment district in Downtown Kansas City, Missouri, United States, developed by The Cordish Companies of Baltimore, Maryland, and designed by Beyer Blinder Belle and 360 Architecture.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is American Jazz Museum open?

American Jazz Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 6 pm
Thursday 9 am - 6 pm
Friday 9 am - 6 pm
Saturday 9 am - 6 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to American Jazz Museum?

Nearby attractions include 18th and Vine-Downtown East, Kansas City (1 min walk), Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Kansas City (1 min walk), City workhouse castle, Kansas City (7 min walk).

How to get to American Jazz Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to American Jazz Museum:

Bus

Woodland at 18th • Lines: 10 (3 min walk)
Truman at The Paseo • Lines: 15 (7 min walk)

Tram

Crossroads • Lines: 601 (29 min walk)
Kauffman Center • Lines: 601 (29 min walk)