Kansas City Royals, JE Dunn team up to support the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Every run scored this baseball season will have more of an impact than just on the scoreboard thanks to some teamwork between the Royals and JE Dunn Construction. Every run scored during the 2024 season means a $100 donation to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM). Founded in 1924, JE Dunn has grown to be the eighth-largest domestic general contractor in the United States with offices in 26 locations. To celebrate this year’s 100th anniversary, the company decided to focus on a Kansas City landmark. “In cele ..read more

  A special collaborative collection of whiskeys bringing together Kansas City’s J. Rieger & Co. and the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum just launched, and are available now for pre-sale purchase on J. Rieger & Co.’s website.  J. Rieger & Co. is proud to partner with the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum to present the Fielder’s Choice Collection. This limited-edition collection of spirits celebrates two of our country’s favorite pastimes: sipping fine spirits and enjoying the great American game of baseball. Each bottle features a retro label inspired by a beloved and iconic ..read more

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Kansas City Royals Foundation, formerly Royals Charities, and the Kansas City Royals are happy to announce that for the third year in a row, they will cover the cost of entrance for everyone visiting the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM) during February.  “We are excited to help Kansas Citians learn about the incredible story of the Negro Leagues,” said Luis Maes, Royals Vice President of Community Impact. “It’s a story about baseball as well as American history and our struggles and progress in civil rights. The NLBM is the only museum in the world dedicate ..read more

Join us to remember the life works of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and explore the fascinating connection between “Baseball and Civil Rights” in a special MLK Day edition of Coffee with Champions. The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum will be open to the public from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM on Monday, January 15th. RSVP HERE —> 2024 MLK Day Coffee With Champions   Learn more about the panel participants below. Mayor Pro Tem Ryana Parks-Shaw Pastor Ronald Lindsay (Moderator) NLBM President Bob Kendrick Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II ..read more

  This one is filled with holiday cheer! The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM) is thrilled to team with internationally acclaimed Smooth Jazz Bassist, Producer and Songwriter, Julian Vaughn to share “The Gift of Christmas!” Don’t miss this spirited and soulful holiday concert featuring performances by Vaughn and special guest, chart-topping Smooth Jazz Guitarist, Adam Hawley. A portion of all ticket sales benefit the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM). Tickets purchased the day of event at the door (if available) costs: $40 – Gem Theater Doors Open at 6:00 PM – Show S ..read more

NLBM Celebrated Buck O’Neil’s life and legacy! The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum hosted the “Heart and Soul of Baseball” to celebrate the life and times of Buck O’Neil in honor the baseball legend’s 112th birthday KANSAS CITY, MO. (November 21, 2023) – No one loved a good party like the late, great Buck O’Neil and the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM) threw a big bash in his honor on Saturday, Nov. 11 when the museum played host to the “Heart & Soul of Baseball,” presented by the State of Missouri and Hy-Vee in recognition of his 112th birthday. O’Neil, who was inducted into the Nationa ..read more

Join the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM) as we celebrate the life and times of Buck O’Neil in honor of his 112th Birthday! The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM) invites you to join us as we remember the Soul of Baseball, the legendary Buck O’Neil, in recognition of his 112th Birthday. No one loved a great party more than Buck and we’ve got a bash planned that speaks to the HEART and SOUL of baseball’s greatest ambassador. Don’t miss an amazing and soul stirring evening that features concert performances by the incredible Howard Hewitt with special guest, Smooth Jazz saxophonist, Paul ..read more

The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum invites you in celebration of Salute to the Negro Leagues Night at the K on Saturday, September 16th presented by U.S. Bank. All game-used jerseys, hats, batting helmets, and more will be auctioned off. All auction proceeds will directly benefit the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Each ticket purchase using the link below only will include a donation back to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. All tickets start at $17 each. First 10,000 fans receive a Monarchs Jersey at the gates. To learn more about the 2023 Salute to the Negro Leagues game please visit t ..read more

Pitching greats Vida Blue, Al Downing, Dwight Gooden, Mike Norris and Dontrelle Willis to be inducted into the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum’s Hall of Game; ceremonies planned for September 9 in Kansas City, MO.    KANSAS CITY, Mo. (August 16, 2023) – In its seventh induction class, the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM) has selected five pitchers from the iconic group known as the “Black Aces” to be inducted into its “Hall of Game.” The announcement was made during a press conference held at the NLBM today.  The Black Aces, a term coined by the late, great Jim “Mudcat” Grant ..read more

We’re GRILLIN’ & GROOVIN’ again at the 2023 Heart of America Hot Dog Festival, presented by Hy-Vee, 3 pm-11 pm, Saturday, August 5th in the Historic 18th and Vine Jazz District. The event features live entertainment, food and more. See the performance schedule listed below. Additional live updates regarding the festival as of now can be found here.  Created by the NLBM in 2013, the Hot Dog Festival celebrates the historical connection between our national pastime and baseball fan’s favorite ballpark food; the hotdog. Proceeds benefit the NLBM. Don’t miss a stellar concert lineup feat ..read more