National Blues Museum
National Blues Museum
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Established2016 (2016)
LocationSt. Louis, Missouri, United States
Coordinates38°37′50″N 90°11′23″W / 38.6305°N 90.1898°W / 38.6305; -90.1898
Public transit accessBus interchange MetroBus
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At Convention Center
Websitewww.nationalbluesmuseum.org

The National Blues Museum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit museum in St. Louis, Missouri, United States, dedicated to exploring the musical history and impact of the blues. It exists as an entertainment and educational resource focusing on blues music. The Museum offers a rotating collection of exhibits, live performances in the Lumiere Place Legends room, and is available for private events.

History

The museum opened in 2016.[1][2][3] Surly King, the daughter of B.B. King, spoke at the museum opening.[4] The museum cost $14 million to create in a renovated historic building in downtown St. Louis.[5] Original branding, graphic design and website were provided by the agency, Project 13.

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References

  1. ^ "A new museum sings the blues". CBS News. 10 July 2016. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
  2. ^ Jodice, Noah (30 June 2016). "National Blues Museum presents art you can put your hands on". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
  3. ^ Brown, Dion (14 April 2016). "St. Louis Opens A Museum Dedicated To History Of Blues". WBUR. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
  4. ^ Johnson, Kevin (21 June 2016). "B.B. King's daughter Shirley King to speak at National Blues Museum". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
  5. ^ Brown, Stephen Rex (9 May 2016). "St. Louis adds National Blues Museum to the list of things to see in the Gateway City". New York Daily News. Retrieved 12 July 2016.

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