The Blues Museum traces the history of blues from its roots in Afro-American culture through its spread by entertainers out of the South and later its influence on rock and roll. The St. Louis museum explores this history through traditional museum exhibits as well as performances and hands-on experiences.
April 29, 2024
Clarksdale, Mississippi
Pay your respects at this juke joint founded by a blues legend of the Mississippi Delta.
Kansas City, Missouri
Soak in the soul of Kansas City at the oldest continually-operating jazz club in the country.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Once a safe haven for Black patrons and performers—including Billie Holiday and Duke Ellington—during the Jim Crow era, portions of this nightclub and motel have been restored to welcome a new kind of visitor.
Lettsworth, Louisiana
The childhood home of the legendary blues guitarist and singer.
Portland, Oregon
A mile-long audio-guided walking tour preserves an iconic era of Portland soul music.
Mandeville, Louisiana
This 19th-century benevolent society and jazz hall was rescued from abandonment to again host live music.
Washington, D.C.
Through the decades, Black music stars have performed at this historic hub for music and the arts.
Buffalo, New York
This landmark jazz venue is the oldest continuously running African-American club in the United States.
