We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.

Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

1616 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108-1610
816-221-1920
Website
Update attraction details
Ranked #7 of 80 attractions in Kansas City
Type: Specialty Museums
Activities: Leisure education
Description: Opened in 1991, this museum is a tribute to some of baseball's best unknown players.
Write a Review

142 reviews from our community

Visitor rating
    95
    39
    7
    1
    0
Date Rating
Barrigada, Guam
Top Contributor
56 reviews 56 reviews
11 attraction reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

I call it better than Cooperstown because of the quality of the design, layout of the exhibits, and because they have put their heart into this place and you can feel it all the way through. The main display, which consists of bronze statues of famous ballplayers in their positions on the field made me feel almost as though I... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 3 more reviews by Micropete for Kansas City
plainfield nj
Reviewer
4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

I could have spent all day at the Negro Museum. The tour was slef guided and I wandered from exhibit to exhibit and was fascinated with what the museum had to offer. I would go back to Kansas just to take my family to the museum. I learned so much!

Was this review helpful? Yes
columbus ohio
Contributor
18 reviews 18 reviews
7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2013 via mobile

This is an excellent museum. The history is fascinating and pulls no punches about discrimination. The films are first rate. The background of the area of 18th and Vine film sets the stage not only for baseball but for the excellent jazz museum occupying adjacent space.

Was this review helpful? Yes
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Contributor
11 reviews 11 reviews
3 attraction reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

It was educational but a fun learning experience all at the same time. I purchased a commerative jacket and cap as a surprise for my husband and he loves it. The obnly downside is that no photographs are allowed. There are som many exhibits worthy of photographing.

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 10 more reviews by Roynita B for Kansas City
Daytona Beach, Florida
Reviewer
4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013

Next time you are in Kansas City, take some time and visit the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. I've been twice now and I will go back again. Great education and great history. I love learning more and more about Buck O'Neil.

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 2 more reviews by JP_Daytona for Kansas City
Salina
Senior Contributor
45 reviews 45 reviews
19 attraction reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2013

I'm not a baseball fan but I happened to watch Ken Burns' documentary called Baseball and I subsequently read a book written by Buck O'Neil. After that, a visit to this museum was a must. It was an emotional experience as you look back at our country and our sports in the age of blatant discrimination. As one reviewer stated,... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 5 more reviews by Seahawkfan12 for Kansas City
Wautoma
Senior Contributor
27 reviews 27 reviews
5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013

In April 2013 I took a road trip with my sister to KC for the BBQ & Jazz. A must see destination for us was the Jazz Museum but a bonus was the Negro Leagues baseball museum co-located with the Jazz Museum in the 18th & Vine area. We went there on a day that we had a Boulevard Brewery... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 10 more reviews by Maralyn T for Kansas City
Midwest
Top Contributor
52 reviews 52 reviews
11 attraction reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2013

We went here as part of an event where there was free admission to the museum. That being said, I would gladly pay to visit here and take visitors from out of town. Anyone who enjoys baseball would enjoy coming here and it has good information about the Negro Leagues. Having lived in Kansas City during the later years of... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 10 more reviews by Lovtorun for Kansas City
Boston, MA
Senior Contributor
26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2013

I knew very little about the Negro Leagues but I thought I would give it a try and bought the combo ticket (with the Jazz Museum). I was amazed (and a bit overwhelmed) by the amount of information there was in this small museum. I felt like there was a lot of reading to do throughout the exhibit, which might... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 2 more reviews by MountainSky for Kansas City
Des Moines, Iowa
Top Contributor
53 reviews 53 reviews
20 attraction reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2013

We were in the Kansas City area and visited the famous, and improved, 18th and Vine Streets area. The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum shares its museum space with the American Jazz Museum = both are excellent. What you learn from the Baseball Museum is the history [good and bad] of this country. My husband and I really enjoyed and learned... More

Was this review helpful? Yes 1
See 2 more reviews by vlherring for Kansas City

Travelers who viewed Negro Leagues Baseball Museum also viewed

 

Been to Negro Leagues Baseball Museum? Share your experiences!

Write a Review Add Photos Add Videos

Owners: What's your side of the story?

If you own or manage Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.

Manage your listing