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Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

1616 E 18th St, Kansas City, Missouri 64108 USA

168 Reviews
Free
Free to Visit
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Opens Thu 10a
  • Independent
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    Accepted
  • Wheelchair
    Accessible
  • Public
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  • No Wifi
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“founded in 1990”

The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum was founded in 1990 in Kansas City, Missouri. 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. It functioned out of a small, one room office in the Lincoln Building, which is located in the Historic 18th & Vine Jazz District of Kansas City, MO. It quickly incorporated, built a board of directors and staffing, and created a licensing program to support operations. In 1994, it expanded to a 2,000 square-foot space in the Lincoln Building, which include a number photographs and interactive displays. Designed by ESA Design of Abilene, KS, this exhibit became the flagship for redevelopment in the historic district. Several hundred visitors, including school groups and dignitaries, marveled at this once "untold American history."Highlights of our stay in the Lincoln Building included the 75th Anniversary Reunion of the Negro Leagues and a visit from Vice-President Al Gore.

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I was in awe. So much respect. As a St Louisan, I knew of James "Cool Papa" Bell, but to go to this museum and take in so much history put it all in perspective. Respect. If you are a baseball... Read more

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Shenise F.

The museum is located in Kansas City, Missouri on the historic 18th & Vine which was known as the Jazz District and the heartbeat of the Black community. The museum expands upon our common... Read more

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Anne N.

Touring this outstanding museum is an enlightening experience. Despite the injustices of the past, it is filled with warmth, love, and celebration. Within these walls is an almost overwhelming... Read more

Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

1616 E 18th St
Kansas City, Missouri
64108 USA
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  • Sun: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Tue - Sat: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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