18th & Vine, you'll understand much of what defined the heyday of Kansas City Jazz in a culture formed when Blacks were not allowed to eat or use restrooms downtown. Someone should report the number of interactive stations that are not working to their Board of Directors, but I found the exhibits hip and engaging. Make sure you see the... More

With this museum, jazz will have a hold on Kansas City, and vice versa, for years to come. It's located right where it should be at 18th and Vine and the Gem Theater is directly across the street with a few more venues in good shape and hopefully opening soon. Ramsey Lewis is playing at the Gem in May, and... More

For all jazz and music lovers -- are those who would like to learn more -- this is a terrific museum with a lot of interactive things to do -- and lots of music to listen to. Our only complaint -- on the day we visited about half the interactive stuff wasn't working and sometimes only one headphone was available.... More

Somewhat small but accessable to any interested in the history of how jazz developed into a world-wide obsession. "Play" along with the kansas city greats of jazz with interactive musical displays. Of special interest is the Blue Room, a live music venue where families are welcome. More

The Jazz and Baseball museum are next to each other. If you make the trip, buy the deal to visit both. The jazz museum had interesting information, but some of the exhibits were down. The layout was a bit hard to follow. The videos and recording were neat. More

Small but unique museum that captures the essence of Jazz. The Blue Room is classy little Jazz Club, well designed with excellent sound and access to the musicians. More

If you love Jazz, this is the place. Great interactive displays. More

I'm not a jazz fan but I am music and history fan. Found this museum quite good. The interactive displays are top notch and fun even for an adult. Lots of listening stations. And unlike alot of other museums they all worked! More

Being a big fan of jazz, I visited the American Jazz Museum in Kansas City expecting to find a good presentation of the jazz scene in the region. The museum itself is co-located with the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in the 18th and Vine area of Kansas City. The area itself has several jazz clubs and performing centers adjacent to... More