Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center and State Museum

Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center and State Museum Center hours:Open Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Closed Sunday and Monday Admission is free The Center is named in honor of Bruce R.

Watkins, a political and social activist. Watkins was fueled by the need to recognize and preserve the varied contributions African-Americans made to the development of Kansas City. The center opened in December 1989 as the outgrowth of Watkins’ efforts. Construction of the Center was made possible through the work and contributions of the Bruce R. Watkins Fountain Inc., the Kansas City, Mo., Parks and Recreation Department, and the State of Missouri.

BRW Film Series
09/04/2026

BRW Film Series

BRW Fil Series
08/29/2026

BRW Fil Series

BRW Spoken Word Poetry Live!! Featuring Phoenix Da P.O.E.T. Histed by Glenn North
08/27/2026

BRW Spoken Word Poetry Live!! Featuring Phoenix Da P.O.E.T.
Histed by Glenn North

BRW Spoken Word Poetry Live!Featuring Phoenix Da P.O.E.THosted by Glenn North
08/20/2026

BRW Spoken Word Poetry Live!
Featuring Phoenix Da P.O.E.T
Hosted by Glenn North

BRW STEM Program Cool Kids Lab
08/18/2026

BRW STEM Program
Cool Kids Lab

BRW Live Music Fridays Featuring B-Side KC Band
08/18/2026

BRW Live Music Fridays
Featuring B-Side KC Band

BRW Live Music Fridays Featuring Robert Tribitt III & Friends
08/13/2026

BRW Live Music Fridays
Featuring Robert Tribitt III & Friends

Kim Alexis Newton "Sacred Seams" Featured in KC Studio Magazine On Display at the Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Cen...
08/05/2026

Kim Alexis Newton "Sacred Seams"
Featured in KC Studio Magazine

On Display at the Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center

“Sacred Seams,” the first solo exhibition by nationally known quilt artist Kim Alexis Newton, truly lives up to its title.

BRW Spoken Word Poetry Live! Featuring Anastacia-Renee'. Hosted by Glenn North
07/23/2026

BRW Spoken Word Poetry Live! Featuring Anastacia-Renee'. Hosted by Glenn North

BRW Book Series Author, Educator, & SpeakerN.M. Shabazz, Ed. D.August 15th1PM-3PM
07/15/2026

BRW Book Series
Author, Educator, & Speaker
N.M. Shabazz, Ed. D.
August 15th
1PM-3PM

Address

3700 Blue Pkwy
Kansas City, MO
64130

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm

Telephone

(816) 513-0700

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