Admission is FREE!
The Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center & Museum is open to visitors of all ages. The first level includes the Bruce R. Watkins permanent exhibit space, The Wilhelmina L. Stewart Children’s Gallery, The Gertrude H. Keith Resource Library home of the Buffalo Soldiers Exhibit, auditorium, small gallery and glassed encased exhibit area for small pieces and artifacts. The second level consists of business offices, the main gallery and a temperature-controlled exhibit preparation area.
First Floor Gallery
Drawings, paintings and sculpture pieces by local African-American artists are showcased in the intimate 16’ x 12’ gallery, The Gertrude H. Keith Resource Library, and others!
Second Floor Gallery
Exhibits capturing African-American life as experienced throughout the history of America are displayed in this spacious gallery. Exhibits have included the Smithsonian’s “Field to Factory”, “Black Wings: Tuskegee Airman”, Josephine Baker”, and Kansas City’s own living legends.
This museum is self guided, so you can move at your own pace!
Get ready to explore! Take your time, follow your curiosity, and let every exhibit tell its story.
Call (816) 513-0700 for more information.
Take Your Event to the Next Level
We offer a variety of room rentals you can schedule for your next program. Auditorium, Atrium (Grand Hall), and Gallery Space. Please call for availability and cost.
(816) 513-0700