Giving a five star review for an abandoned building seems out of place, but my visit today has been…read moredecades in the making and is an afternoon that i can't wait to tell friends about and share photos. Built in 1897 as Kansas City's workhouse jail and later served as a storage facility, marine training center and an animal euthanasia center until being abandoned in 1972. With it's dark history, graffiti, collapsed roofs, dark stairwells, debris, and remnants of homelessness everywhere, my solo visit was slightly macabre and a bit scary not knowing if I was alone when turning each corner. I did run into two other explorers and one homeless person in my self guided tour of the darkside. There was talk about a decade ago of renovating the property into a venue for weddings and concerts but that failed to materialize. My advise to you is put on your big-boy pants (or girl) grab a friend and go explore an iconic architectural piece of history before it's too late.

Really neat place to wander around BUT there are a lot of dangers here and you shouldn't bring your…read morekids. You need to wear closed, thick shoes, too. There's a lot of needles and broken bottles, etc. because the property is actively used. Graffiti is outstanding.

As I was walking through the jazz museum I got to take a walk through this gem…read more I did not attend a show but if I am ever blessed to visit Kansas City again I will definitely make it a point to come here. There is lots of seating available, a nice stage area and it is well decorated along with a little bar area Parking is free Show times are limited, go to the website and check out the times

I spent an evening at the Blue Room last Saturday attending a Glamour Profession concert- an 11…read morepiece jazz band that covers Steely Dan. We bought tickets online in advance and showed up at 7:15pm for an 8pm showtime to ensure table seating. The place was empty and we sat at a booth just a few feet from the stage. By showtime the seats were filled and before the intermission, the space was full. The Blue Room is attached to the Jazz Museum and is one of only a handful of clubs in KC that continue to book jazz artists exclusively. The space is small intimate and designed and furnished well to harken back to KC's swing era. Our waitress Cassandra was the best and meeting travelers form Los Angeles and Manhattan made me proud to be a Kansas Citian with our jazz history. We can't wait to return.

The Jukehouse used to be enjoyable, but now it isn't. People are given alcohol even when they've…read morehad too much, no one likes to respect or follow rules, and someone is always fighting especially on Wednesdays when it's so packed you can't move. The food is delicious and the waitresses in the Jukehouse and sweethearts, but overall this is not a place I'd want to spend my time on the weekends.

Juke used to be a cool place to go but I think they've grown into a money hungry culture where they…read moreovercharge for food like a 5 piece of chicken wings and fries $25! And there's ALWAYS a $10+ cover no matter how small a crowd on any random day or their slowest times; Drinks are mediocre and the bartenders are typically not personable and usually have attitudes... Nothing special about juke just nostalgia from my younger years and it's only a popular spot because of the lack of entertainment in Kansas City

What a cool experience! I wish every city had this. If you are in Kansas City, this is a must! Go…read moreto dinner, and stay up late to witness these great musicians! So worth it!

Favorite when I'm in Kansas City! You will have a great time. Check it out!!! Always fun.read more

I'm a longtime baseball connoisseur, and love the game's history, so this is one of my favorite…read morespots in the world. They have done a great job celebrating the Negro Leagues' amazing history, documenting its path and displaying the special people who comprised its legendary status. Two or three wonderful videos aid the casual observer or the baseball novice, and they helped me reset my mind too. I visited as part of the MLK Weekend, and I am glad that I traveled to Kansas City again. There is so much here, and it is a fantastic visit, regardless of your baseball fandom. It is American history, celebrating our sport and its pioneers.

Loved it. There's so much local, American baseball history in KC that this museum was quite…read moreinteresting, even though I am in no way (ever) a baseball fan. Two video screenings and tons of baseball exhibits, NLBM is most definitely worth the visit. Golden gloves, signed baseballs, supporters/friends, the opposition/foes, greats of the ladies' league, uniforms and gear of the times, names I didn't know like Buck O'Neil to names I do like Satchel Paige-- it's all here! The history buff in me lived for this visit, and if you're a baseball fan, you'll love it here. Nicely done and cheers!

So glad we came here!! What a great learning experience…read more Staff is super sweet and helpful. Museum is small but has tons of exhibits and it is well organized and decorated with a lot of interactive displays. Getting a glimpse of Ella Fitzgerald dress was one of many highlights for me. I had no idea how influential and historical Kansas City was to jazz music. I got to see the famous BLUE ROOM, we did not get a chance to have dinner or hear live music but you can if you schedule yourself accordingly. Parking is easy and free tickets are super cheap and they honor military discounts

I was expecting more from this museum…read more The museum is really small, and the few rooms are pretty sparse. There aren't many artifacts to look at. One pro is that the museum is very interactive. There's a lot of spots where you can play different jazz pieces and read about them. There's an interesting section that teaches you about rhythm, harmony, and mixing. Otherwise, the museum just has some basic facts about a handful of popular jazz musicians like Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald. Not much interesting to read or look at. There is a nice introductory video with a little history of jazz, but I left feeling like I still know nothing about the local jazz history of Kansas City! Admission is only $10 for adults. You can buy tickets online or at the gift shop. At least the museum isn't expensive! If you're already going to the baseball museum, you might consider checking out the jazz museum as well. You can still access the museum entrance even with the current construction/closure on 18th street (Aug 2025). There's also an entrance in the back that connects to the parking lot. There's a parking map on the baseball museum website that is super helpful. Both museums are in the same building but require different admission tickets.

I really enjoy this venue. Recently I went to listed to filmmaker Kevin Willmont which was truly…read moreinspiring. What a gift to KC.

Our 1st time to this venue. It is very modern and updated! There are NO bad seats truly! Fabulous…read moreacoustics ensuring an intimate feel. We were there for an event combined with the Jazz Museum.