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Step 1
Buy a combination ticket that gives you admission to both the American Jazz Museum and the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. The combination ticket costs just several dollars more than a single tickets. The close proximity of the museums along with their world-class status makes both a must-see.
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Step 2
See exhibits containing rare photos, personal items and other memorabilia from jazz legends like Charlie Parker, Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald. For example, you can see Charlie Parker's saxophone. You'll gain an insight into jazz during the 1920s, '30s and '40s in Kansas City and around the country.
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Step 3
Listen to classic jazz recordings. The museum has over 100 of the most famous jazz recordings ever made and you can listen to some or all of them. Check out old favorites or discover some new ones.
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Step 4
Hear live jazz music in the Blue Room, a working jazz club. You can find a schedule of events on the official museum website. Generally, the jazz club has live music multiple nights a week, although you'll need to purchase a separate admission ticket.
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Step 5
Watch films highlighting the history of jazz and famous performers. Contact the museum for times and topics for the films. This can be a great way to learn and experience more about jazz.
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Step 6
See the artistic exhibits in the Changing Gallery. The exhibit changes four times a year and features topics like jazz, baseball and other aspects of African American life in Kansas City and the United States.
