Free Admission to NLBM in February

Related Organization: Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

For the fourth consecutive year, the Kansas City Royals and The Kansas City Royals Foundation are proud to sponsor free admission to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM) throughout February in honor of Black History Month.

“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,” said Luis Maes, Royals Vice President of Community Impact. “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.”

In 2024, the museum welcomed more than 16,000 visitors during February, which led to the Royals Foundation contributing over $135,000 to support the museum.

“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,” said Bob Kendrick, NLBM President. “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.”

The museum will operate on an extended schedule during February, including being open on Mondays (10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.), except Presidents’ Day, February 17, when the museum will be closed. In addition, the museum will open at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesdays throughout the month. 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.

Groups of 50 or more may arrange self-guided tours by contacting the NLBM at 816-221-1920 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. No reservations are required for smaller groups.

Visitors are encouraged to share their experiences on social media using the hashtag #FreeFebruary, tagging @kcroyalsfoundation and @nlbmuseumkc on Instagram.

ABOUT NEGRO LEAGUES BASEBALL MUSEUM
The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM) is the world’s only museum dedicated to preserving and celebrating the rich history of African American baseball and its impact on the social advancement of America. The privately funded, 501 c3, not-for-profit organization was established in 1990 and is in the heart of Kansas City, Missouri’s Historic 18th & Vine Jazz District. The NLBM operates two blocks from the Paseo YMCA where Andrew “Rube” Foster established the Negro National League in 1920. To learn more about the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, please visit nlbm.com.

ABOUT THE KANSAS CITY ROYALS FOUNDATION
The Kansas City Royals Foundation (formerly Royals Charities) uses the power of sport to improve the lives of Kansas Citians by supporting education and literacy efforts, promoting healthy and active communities, uplifting our military and veterans, and more. Since its inception in 2001, The Royals Foundation has donated more than $25 million in grants to hundreds of local nonprofits, including nearly $3 million in 2023.