Reflections
Free exhibit featuring the works of Aaron "Skip" Smith."Skip Smith is an artist nationally known for his depictions of scenes of the Black Experience, the Civil Rights Movement, and the Disability rights Movement."
18th and Vine Neighborhood
After Hours Explorations: "Reflections"
The Black Archives will be open late to allow visitors extra time to enjoy "Reflections" by Aaron "Skip" Smith."Skip Smith is an artist nationally known for his depictions of scenes of the Black Experience, the Civil Rights Movement, and the Disability rights Movement."
Fading Paint, Lasting Power: BLM
Curated by UMKC students in the "History of Exhibitions and Curatorial Practice" Museums Studies class, this exhibition explores the intersection of art, activism, and social justice. Including photographs, protest signs, videos, and quilts. Fading Paint, Lasting Power: BLM in KC showcases the city's participation in the br...
Panel Discussion
Join us for a Panel Discussion of the short term exhibit Fading Paint, Lasting Power: BLM in KC.This exhibit, located in Heritage Hall of the Black Archives of Mid-America, was curated by UMKC students in the "History of Exhibitions and Curatorial Practice" Museum Studies class, this exhibition explores the intersection of ...
March of the Monarchs
4th Annual March of the MonarchsDon’t miss the NLBM‘s 4th Annual “March of the Monarchs celebrating the winning spirit of the great Kansas City Monarchs!
Black Archives of Mid-America, Inc.
The mission of the Black Archives of Mid-America in Kansas City, Inc. is to collect, preserve and make available to the public materials documenting the social, economic, political and cultural histories of persons of African American descent in the central United States, with particular emphasis in the Kansas City, Missouri region.
The Blue Room
A swinging jazz nightclub exhibiting authentic artifacts and featuring the finest in both Kansas City's live jazz entertainment and national artists on Mon. and Thu.-Sat. evenings.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Part of the Museums on 18th & Vine complex, the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM) recreates the look, sounds and feel of the game’s storied past. Video presentations and memorabilia in the 10,000 square-foot multimedia exhibit chronicle the history and heroes of the leagues from their origin after the Civil War to their ...
Horace M. Peterson III Visitors Center
Through the moving documentary film "A People’s Journey," visitors are introduced to the everyday heroes in Kansas City’s 18th & Vine neighborhood whose social, cultural and economic contributions profoundly impacted a city and a nation. Free admission.
Gem Theater
Originally named the Star Theater, the Gem was built in 1912 by the Shriner and Powellson Amusement Company as a silent movie palace serving Kansas City’s African American population. It was renamed the Gem in 1913, and by the time motion pictures could talk in 1929, it had become an established fixture on 18th Street. U...