Through the inspiration of Horace M. Peterson III (1945-1992), founder of the Black Archives of Mid-America, a group of local historians, business leaders, and former baseball players came together to create the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in the early 1990s...
1616 E 18th St Kansas City , MO 64108 United States
i've been to this museum at least 11 times...it's a jewel of the city , rich with local sports and social history . if you come for the All Star game in July, you MUST make a visit. highly recommended!
A must-visit museum for any baseball enthusiasts. Doubles as a sports museum and a social history museum . You can visit the jazz museum at the same time.
Tells the complete story of Negro Leagues Baseball , from the average players to the superstars! See more great accomplishments by African Americans over the years: http://bet.us/BHM
If you're in Kansas City you MUST make time to visit this museum . There's so much history and everything is so well done.
We snuck in to a private tour with the president of the museum and we were so glad we did, such a great museum and tour !
Extremely well done. Great history of the negro league journey and its importance to baseball overall. A don't miss in KC.
A must see if you are in KC. Takes about 2 hours to go through. Even non-baseball fans will enjoy!
Please visit to learn a bit more about not only the League, but American history. The All Star game is in KC in 2012. Check out how the League will play a part.
Really cool place, make sure you check it out when you are in town .
Leave time to see everything including the movies - James Earl Jones narrates a great history of the league
Come and come often. So much to learn. KC is so lucky to have this place.
The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum opened its’ permanent 10,000 square foot facility in 1997 sharing the new facility with the American Jazz Museum .
A must stop in KC.
It has so much history about the first negro baseball league that started in KC.
A national treasure. If you love baseball or America, it's a just see.
Various celebrities and dignitaries sign baseballs when they stop by the Museum . Can you spot Bill Clinton's signature?
Great Museum , Baseball and a History Lesson
Really enjoyed the exhibits . Thought the museum was really well done.
$15 for tickets to the Jazz Museum and Baseball Museum
See if you can arrange a personal tour . Eye opening! Go Monarchs!! #TerriInKC
Important history
Bring $10 cash for admission to Negro Leagues + Jazz museums . It speeds the process.
"Don't ever look back. Something might be gainin'." - Satchel Paige
take a tour
Take your time, listen to the exhibits, and mix your own too - Ian MacLeod
Best museum I've been to in a long time. Leave plenty of time to go through everything - it had been 4 hours before I knew it! Extremely well done and informative. - Devin Duhon
Awesome staff are knowledgeable and energetic. Really enjoyed our tour! - Lee Berhorst
This is a great place! Lots of interesting exhibits and interactive activities for the kids! - Diane Cejka
Sliced pork & beef sandwich. Cover it with Sweet Heat and Rich & Spicy sauces. - Ed Dodd
Beautiful stadium. Funnel Fries and Nachos Are a must. - Courtney Johnson
The MIA mac & cheese and cornbread is made up for with fries done well and a hot bbq sauce with the perfect amount of spice - Terrence