American Jazz Museum

The American Jazz Museum is only four miles from the Kansas City InterContinental Hotel.  The sights and sounds of a uniquely American art form come alive at the American Jazz Museum. The American Jazz Museum includes interactive exhibits and educational programs as well as the Blue Room, a working jazz club, and the Gem Theater, a modern 500-seat performing arts center.

Located in the Historic 18th and Vine District in Kansas City, MO., the American Jazz museum is the place where jazz masters such as Charlie Parker, Count Basie, Big Joe Turner, and hundreds of others defined the jazz sounds of the 1920s, 30s, and 40s.  In Kansas City you can combine the nostalgia of the Jazz with comfort and convenience at the Kansas City InterContinental Hotel.

When you are in Kansas City for fun or work, the American Jazz Museum is a must see, after your day at the museum consider a dip in the Kansas City InterContinental Hotel’s indoor or outdoor pool or a quick workout in the exercise room before dinner.  Whether you just want a cool drink and a snack or a great meal, the Oak Bar or Restaurant can deliver.

If you are not a jazz fan, you will be after a visit the American Jazz Museum.  Today, scholars, students, musicians, and fans are drawn here to learn about the legends, honor their legacy, or simply enjoy the best music America has to offer.   At the Kansas City InterContinental Hotel we want you to feel that we are your home away from home.  Our professional staff will bring you all the comforts of home and we can assist you in getting the most out of your trip to Kansas City MO.