American Jazz Museum

American Jazz Museum
1616 East 18th Street
Kansas City Missouri 64108

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lat: 39.0915663 long: -94.5627254

The American Jazz Museum is the only jazz museum in the country, perhaps even the world. It is dedicated solely to the preservation, exhibition, and advancement of jazz music. This is done through showcasing the sights and sounds of of jazz through interactive exhibits and films, all to honor the the legacy of jazz legends and simply enjoy the sounds of the genre.

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