The NLBM is a self-guided tour experience. Length of tour varies but we recommend a minimum of an hour to fully enjoy the exhibit gallery.
All Groups of 25 people or more should schedule a reservation time to visit the museum. With a reservation, your group is eligible for a discounted rate. All groups should designate an individual to handle admission fees and schedules. Please call the museum for details. Please note that your reservation is not finalized until you receive a confirmation notice from the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.
To qualify for group rates, advanced reservations must be made at least five business days before your visit. After your exhibit experience, please enjoy time inside the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum’s Extra Innings Gift Shop.
Please call the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum to book your self-guided group tour.
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Due to new 18th Street Pedestrian Mall Construction outside of the main entrance to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, please be advised vehicles may park at the Soutwest corner of 18th & Paseo Parking Lot. Also, additional free parking can be located in the behind the museum. All museum visitors can walk south on Vine from 17th Terrace; and enter either through the rear entrance or the front entrance of the Museums on 18th Street. Thank you for your patience and understanding at this time.
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All Groups of 25 people or more should schedule a reservation time to visit the museum. With a reservation, your group is eligible for a discounted rate. All groups should designate an individual to handle admission fees and schedules.
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The NLBM is a self-guided tour experience for all groups and individuals. The exhibition features text panels, hundreds of photographs, artifacts and several film exhibits.
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A Digital Exhibition Highlighting Baseball’s Rich Cultural Connection. Negro Leagues Béisbol is a digital companion to permanent and traveling exhibitions at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. This digital educational resource is bilingual.
Guests using mobility assistance are responsible for any damages caused by the operation of the vehicles.
The Museum at 18th & Vine also has a wheelchair for use as needed that can be checked out at the Security Desk upon entry.
Parking lots and free on-street parking within the 18th & Vine Jazz District.
Please note the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum may be impacted temporarily by street closings for events that also are arranged within the 18th & Vine Jazz District. Please note that security staff from the museums are on-site at all times.
Can I take pictures or record videos?
Photography and video recording is allowed in the NLBM with no camera flash.
Guests are encouraged to share your visit by tagging @nlbmuseumkc on Twitter and Instagram so we can see and share.
Remember, any commercial reproduction of displays and artifacts are strictly prohibited without consent from the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.
Guests are allowed to take photos inside the exhibition gallery with no camera flash.
Am I allowed to bring food or drinks in?
Food, drink, and chewing gum are not allowed inside the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum gallery.
Where can I park?
On-street parking is available near the museum. Visitors can park on either side of 18th Street, on the south side of “Buck” O’Neil Way (17th Street Terrace) or in public parking lots near the Gregg Community Center (just north of the museums) at 18th and Woodland (one block east) or 18th & Vine (one half block west). All Large buses and for group tours should park and have passengers enter through the north entrance on “Buck” O’Neil Way or in the Parking lots between the NLBM and the KC Urban Youth Academy.
Is the museum accessible?
Wheelchairs are available free of charge. Strollers are permitted in the museum.
Closed captioning for the hearing impaired is available on the main Negro Leagues Baseball Museum exhibit film.
Are service animals welcome at the NLBM?
The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum welcomes service dogs in their roles as service animals. All other animals and pets are prohibited from being inside the City of Kansas City, Missouri facilities. Please contact the Museum to allow us the opportunity to prepare and make arrangements for your service pet prior to your visit.
How long does it take to see the entire NLBM?
Length of tour varies at your discretion but we recommend a minimum of an hour to fully enjoy the exhibit.
Can I purchase tickets online or in person for the NLBM?
Individuals can purchase tickets online or in person inside the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum’s Extra Innings Gift Shop. Admission tickets are valid for up to 30 days from the time of purchase.
If I’m traveling, can I bring my luggage with me to the NLBM before heading to the airport?
Please check in your luggage at the main security desk upon entry, and you can arrange to temporarily leave your luggage inside the coat closet.
Can I use my ticket from the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum to visit the American Jazz Museum?
Admission Tickets purchased for the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum Tour only does not include admission to the American Jazz Museum which is housed in the same building.
Do I need to buy a ticket to visit the Extra Innings Gift Shop?
Admission is not required to shop at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum Extra Innings Gift Shop Store. Operational hours can be found on our Contact page.
Does the Museum offer Wi-Fi service?
Yes, the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum provides complimentary Guest Wi-Fi service.
Is there an ATM at the NLBM?
Yes, there is an ATM located outside the main entrance to the NLBM’s Extra Innings Gift Shop. We accept cash, MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Discover.
Construction Disclaimer
Due to new 18th Street Pedestrian Mall Construction outside of the main entrance to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, please be advised vehicles may park at the Southwest corner of 18th & Paseo Parking Lot. Also, additional free parking can be located in the behind the museum. All museum visitors can walk south on Vine from 17th Terrace; and enter either through the rear entrance or the front entrance of the Museums on 18th Street. Thank you for your patience and understanding at this time.
