Royals sponsoring free admission for the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum for Black History Month
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals and the Royals Foundation are sponsoring free admission to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in honor of Black History Month.
This is the fourth consecutive year the Royals and their foundation have helped provide free entry to the museum.
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'We are ecstatic that the Kansas City Royals and The Royals Foundation are once again opening the doors of the museum free of charge for the entire month of February,' NLBM President Bob Kendrick said.
'The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum is a valuable educational resource. This impactful community outreach provides greater access to the museum that will allow students and others to learn about a once-forgotten chapter of baseball and American history and be inspired by the courageous athletes who overcame tremendous social adversity to 'play ball.'
In 2024, the museum had more than 16,000 visitors during February, which led to the Royals Foundation contributing over $135,000 to support the museum.
'Over the past three years, we've had the privilege of providing all residents in and around Kansas City a chance to experience the powerful story of the Negro Leagues without cost,' Luis Maes, Royals Vice President of Community Impact, said. 'In 2025, we hope even more people will seize this opportunity to learn about the courage and talent of these players, who refused to let the color of their skin silence them.'
The museum will extend hours during February, including being open on Mondays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., excluding President's Day on Feb. 17, when the musesum will be closed. The museum will also open at 9 a.m. on Wednesdays. . Regular hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5:00 p.m.
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Groups of 50 or more can arrange self-guided tours by contacting the NLBM at 816-221-1920 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., from Monday to Friday. No reservations are required for smaller groups.
You can purchase tickets, here.
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