American Jazz Museum
The American Jazz Museum is located in the 18th and Vine historic district of Kansas City, Missouri. Further out, Arrowhead Stadium is 5.2 mi away. Expect 66–80°F afternoons in the mildest months, April, May, September and October.
A museum inside Kansas City
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 20°, with about 11" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Kansas City
American Jazz Museum is inside Kansas City, which has 186 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Sep and Oct
April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 66–80°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
The weather near American Jazz Museum shifts through the year, as below.
American Jazz Museum
The American Jazz Museum is located in the 18th and Vine historic district of Kansas City, Missouri. The museum preserves the history of American jazz music, especially Kansas City jazz music, with exhibits including Charlie Parker, Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Big Joe Turner, Thelonious Monk, and Etta James. The Blue Room is a jazz club which holds live performances multiple nights each week. The museum also runs youth cultural programs, including youth jazz ensembles, lessons, camps, and visual storytelling sessions.
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Where to base yourself for American Jazz Museum
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Kansas City (186) and Kansas City (38).
- 1Arrowhead Stadium
- 2Kauffman Stadium
- 3SubTropolis
- 4T-Mobile Center
- 5CPKC Stadium
- 6Worlds of Fun
- 7National World War I Memorial
- 8The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From American Jazz Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | in town | — | 186 156 hotels · 10 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 6 lodges & cabins · 2 hostels · 5 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 521,220 | $243K | D− |
| Kansas City | 10 mi west | 15 min | 38 25 hotels · 7 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 157,805 | $167K | D |
| Independence | 11 mi east | 15 min | 36 21 hotels · 4 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 121,675 | $173K | D |
| Overland Park | 16 mi southwest | 25 min | 55 51 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 203,677 | $414K | C+ |
| North Kansas City | 3 mi north | 5 min | 12 10 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins | 5,613 | $198K | D− |
| Liberty | 13 mi northeast | 20 min | 17 12 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 RV parks | 31,319 | $283K | C+ |
| Lee's Summit | 15 mi southeast | 25 min | 22 16 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds | 107,514 | $341K | C |
| Lenexa | 16 mi southwest | 25 min | 22 20 hotels · 2 motels | 60,506 | $395K | B− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Worth adding to a visit
The list nearby runs to 8 miles.
Big draw15 mi Stadium & arenaArrowhead Stadium
25 mi Stadium & arenaKauffman Stadium
37 mi Park & preserveSubTropolis
4in town Stadium & arenaT-Mobile Center
52 mi Stadium & arenaCPKC Stadium
67 mi Theme parkWorlds of Fun
7in town MuseumNational World War I Memorial
83 mi MuseumThe Nelson-Atkins Museum of ArtPhoto credits
Arrowhead Stadium: Ichabod, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Kauffman Stadium: Mysteryman28, Public domain · SubTropolis: ErgoSum88, Public domain · T-Mobile Center: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · CPKC Stadium: elisfkc2, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Worlds of Fun: Tkexb173 at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · National World War I Memorial: National WWI Museum, CC0 · The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art: User:Charvex, Public domain
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Visiting American Jazz Museum
Is American Jazz Museum in Kansas City?
Yes. It’s inside Kansas City, MO.
When is the best time to visit American Jazz Museum?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 66–80°.
What is the closest airport to American Jazz Museum?
Kansas City (MCI), about 17 miles away.
Where should I stay near American Jazz Museum?
Kansas City (in town, 186 places to stay), Kansas City (10 mi, 38 places to stay) and Independence (11 mi, 36 places to stay).
From people who live in Kansas City
People in Kansas City have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.