National Blues Museum facts for kids
National Blues Museum
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| Established | 2016 |
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| Location | St. Louis, Missouri, United States |
| Public transit access |  MetroBus Red Blue At Convention Center |
The National Blues Museum in St. Louis, Missouri, is a special place. It's a museum all about the amazing history of blues music. You can learn how blues music started and how it changed the world. It's a fun and educational spot for everyone!
The museum has different exhibits that change often. You can also watch live music shows there. It's a great spot to explore the impact of blues music.
When Did the Museum Open?
The National Blues Museum first opened its doors on April 8, 2016. It was a big day for blues music fans! Surly King, who is the daughter of the famous musician B.B. King, even spoke at the opening.
The museum was built in an old building in downtown St. Louis. It cost about $14 million to create this wonderful place.
Cool Partnerships
The museum also works with other groups. For example, during the 2023–24 NHL season, the St. Louis Blues hockey team teamed up with the museum. They had live music before hockey games. The museum also helped with special science and math programs for the community.
See also
- List of music museums
- Delta Blues Museum
