The American Jazz Museum is a museum in Kansas City, Missouri, devoted to the history and influence of jazz. It sits in the historic 18th & Vine Jazz District, a neighborhood long tied to the music, so a visit here connects the exhibits to the streets around them.
What you will find
The museum combines artifacts with interactive exhibits, giving visitors a hands-on way to understand how jazz developed and how far it has reached. It also hosts live performances, which bring the music out of the display cases and into the room.
Why visit
- A focused look at jazz as a subject, from its history to its wider impact
- Interactive displays that suit both music enthusiasts and first-time visitors
- Live performances that add a sense of the music as it is played today
- Its setting in the 18th & Vine district, a historic part of Kansas City
Because the museum is in the 18th & Vine district, a visit can easily be paired with a walk through the neighborhood. It makes a fitting choice for anyone travelling to Kansas City with an interest in music or American cultural history.
