Black History in Kansas City
Celebrate Black History in Kansas City at one of these sites:
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
4525 Oak St., Kansas City, MO 64111
816.751.1ART (816.751.1278)
African Art Collection: The African collection comprises approximately 300 objects that are diverse in form and in media.
American Jazz Museum
1616 E. 18th St., Kansas City, MO 64108
816.474.8463
Exhibits include the history of the African-American experience on 18th & Vine and its contributions to the cultural, social and economic development of Kansas City.
Black Archives of Mid-America
2033 Vine, Kansas City, MO 64108
816.483.1300
Collections featuring paintings, sculptures and writings by black artists. Archive of information on local writers, musicians and leaders in Kansas City.
Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center
3700 Blue Pkwy., Kansas City, MO 64130
816.513.0700
www.KCMO.org/Parks.nsf/web/Watkins
This museum is a tribute to the legacy of Kansas City’s early African-American pioneers, portraying the artistic, cultural and social history of the African-American experience.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
1616 E. 18th St., Kansas City, MO 64108
816.221.1920
Museum dedicated to the history of Negro Leagues Baseball, with interactive exhibits for all ages.