The Museum of Kansas City

05/22/2026

Bring the Museum home with you, shop unique items inspired by the Museum!

Museum T-shirt
Locally sourced from Oddities Prints and made from 100% cotton
these t-shirts are a must have to show our local pride
$28.00 each

Lion Pin
Inspired by the lion heads on The Ann & Gary Dickinson Family Charitable Foundation Dining Room mantel and printed by
Milbank Manufacturing
$15.00 each

Marv Graff Jewelry
These pieces are inspired from the opulence of the mansion and Cordon d’Or by Marv Graff
Earrings $79.00 / Bracelet $110.00 / Crystal hair comb $59.00

05/14/2026

The Museum of Kansas City
Position Title: Barista / Culinary Associate – Elixir, Soda Fountain

Position Description
The Museum of Kansas City is seeking Baristas/Culinary Associates for Elixir, the Museum’s soda fountain. Elixir is a 690-square-foot space seating 18–20 guests and is located on the lower level of Corinthian Hall, adjacent to a prep kitchen and near the Billiard Room, restrooms, and a catering kitchen.

Click here to learn more and apply:
https://museumofkansascity.org/employment/

05/13/2026

A Landmark Reimagined

Experience the beautifully restored Corinthian Hall, where historic architecture and modern storytelling come together in inspiring ways.

We hope to welcome you soon!

05/08/2026

Bring the Museum home with you—
shop unique items inspired by the Museum!

Museum Tote
Designed and printed by Oddities Prints
$22.00 each

Helm Brewery poster
Coin tray, keychain, and small box filled with mints inspired from the Museum collection poster of the Helm Brewery, one of Kansas City’s early breweries
$7.50 – $9.50 each

Wisteria Candle
Inspired by the Wisteria that grows on the estate, the Corner Candle Shop created this wonderful 8oz scented candle in a beautiful travel tin
$20.00 each

05/07/2026

Thank you In Kansas City Magazine & EVAN PAGANO for the highlight!

Read more here:

Corinthian Hall is the serious-looking mansion at the center of The Museum of Kansas City. Its stone architecture, similar to the Nelson-Atkins and Union Station, looks like it could survive the apocalypse. So it’s either funny or fitting that, once a month, people go “soft clubbing” in its ba...

05/02/2026

We were thrilled to celebrate International Jazz Day on April 30th with Count Basie Orchestra & Creative City KC – Kansas City’s UNESCO City of Music!

Did you know?

In November 2017, the City of Kansas City, Missouri, became a member of the Creative Cities.

Network (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) and was designated the first and only Creative City of Music in the U.S. On November 6, 2017, Ms. Irina Bokova, the Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), informed the City of Kansas City, Missouri that the City’s application to be recognized as a UNESCO Creative City of Music was accepted.

Creative City KC is a nonprofit organization created to support and sustain the UNESCO Creative City of Music membership for Kansas City, Missouri.

The Museum of Kansas City has been a key program partner to Creative City KC since 2017. Music plays a prominent role in Kansas City’s history and cultural heritage, and the Museum has been designed to offer performances and concerts featuring Kansas City-based musicians and performing artists.

Over the past several years, Museum staff have participated in conversations and initiatives in collaboration with Creative City KC and UNESCO Creative Cities internationally. Programs, meetings, and recordings have taken place at the Museum to advance and promote Kansas City as a City of Music.

The Museum Sessions is a digital series of music that explores the sounds and stories of Kansas City one song at a time. All recordings take place at the Museum.

04/28/2026

Imagination Project Pop-Up
Free Drop-in Workshop with Educator Linda White
Saturday, May 2 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 3 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 9 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

All Ages, All Abilities – Connect, Explore & Create Together

1. You may pop-in at any point during the workshop timeframe
2. Check-in at the Museum’s admissions desk and go to Café at 3218 on the first floor of Corinthian Hall
3. Children 12 and under must be supervised by an adult
4. No registration
5. After the workshop, enjoy a free House Soda in Elixir, located downstairs.

All ages and abilities are invited to participate in creative, sensory exploration of conventional and unconventional open-ended materials as well as natural objects to create a work to take home or leave at the Museum. These workshops will include materials such as beads, bells, yarn, feathers, and fabric. This is an opportunity for youth, adults, and families to engage, explore, and create together.

About Linda White & The Imagination Play Project
Linda White is from Kansas City, Missouri and is based in New York City. She does pop-up projects around the country in a variety of learning spaces including museums, schools, and community centers. She is the founder and creator of Imagination Play Project. As a play curator, her focus began with young children and has grown to working with people of all ages and abilities. Drawing inspiration from the schools in Reggio Emilia, Italy, and the rich aesthetic landscape of cities, she creates experiences using a variety of objects that encourage exploration, engage the senses, and inspire creativity.

To learn more about Linda, visit: https://www.imaginationplayproject.com/

04/27/2026

04/22/2026

Back by popular demand – the Count Basie Orchestra swings into Kansas City’s Music Hall on April 30, 2026 –for International Day of Jazz.

Basie Swings the Blues – Kansas City style!
With Lonnie McFadden, Deborah Brown, and special guest Charlton “CJ” Johnson.

Celebrate in style with Creative City KC – Kansas City’s UNESCO City of Music: https://basieorchestra.com/

Ticket here:
https://www.ticketmaster.com/international-day-of-jazz-count-basie-kansas-city-missouri-04-30-2026/event/0600644B9A637E81

Did you know?

In November 2017, the City of Kansas City, Missouri, became a member of the UNESCO Creative Cities

Network (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) and was designated the first and only Creative City of Music in the U.S. On November 6, 2017, Ms. Irina Bokova, the Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), informed the City of Kansas City, Missouri that the City’s application to be recognized as a UNESCO Creative City of Music was accepted.

Creative City KC is a nonprofit organization created to support and sustain the UNESCO Creative City of Music membership for Kansas City, Missouri.

The Museum of Kansas City has been a key program partner to Creative City KC since 2017. Music plays a prominent role in Kansas City’s history and cultural heritage, and the Museum has been designed to offer performances and concerts featuring Kansas City-based musicians and performing artists.

Over the past several years, Museum staff have participated in conversations and initiatives in collaboration with Creative City KC and UNESCO Creative Cities internationally. Programs, meetings, and recordings have taken place at the Museum to advance and promote Kansas City as a City of Music. The Museum Sessions is a digital series of music that explores the sounds and stories of Kansas City one song at a time. All recordings take place at the Museum.

04/20/2026

Congratulations to the Boone Theater!

The Vine Street Collaborative team—a local partnership of Shomari Benton, Tim Duggan, and Jason Parson—is jazzed to officially announce the Grand Opening of the historic Boone Theater! After years of being dormant, this cultural cornerstone is ready for its unveiling. More than just a renovation, this project is a reimagined landmark in the historic 18th and Vine Jazz District and a renewed commitment to community investment and development.

Event Schedule
When: Friday, May 1, 2026
Where: Boone Theater, 1701 E 18th Street, Kansas City, MO 64108

2:00 p.m. | Program and Ribbon Cutting: Join us inside the theater for a formal program followed by the ceremonial ribbon cutting out front. (Open to the public!)

3:00 to 5:00 p.m. | Community Open House: Explore the history of Boone Theater and its namesake, John W. “Blind” Boone. View student artwork from Lincoln College Preparatory Academy and learn about the theater's future tenants.

We hope to see you there!