National Blues Museum

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The National Blues Museum explores the Blues and celebrates the genre as the foundation of all modern American music. The facility educates guests in an entertaining environment that includes high impact technology driven experiences, a state-of-the-art theater, artifact-driven exhibits and robust public programming. Membership available.

615 Washington Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63101

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321 Reviews | Write a Review
Liked it, but…..
Reviewed By klschaller November 2025

Maybe it’s not fair of me to review this “hall of fame” since I just went to the “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame” in Cleveland recently….. All the displays were informative, but not many artifacts here...

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Better blues museums elsewhere
Reviewed By Sue L November 2025

We are blues fanatics, so we’re excited to see this museum open. The grave-rubbing exhibit is a great start for a more engaging story of the blues. Otherwise, the museum was disappointing and...

Full Review
Very good experience
Reviewed By SidSidow October 2025

Always having been a rock & roller, I'm continuing to learn how the music has evolved. After listening to more blues, I was compelled to visit the museum. As always, one would complain "The don't...

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Hours

Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon & Sun., 12 p.m.-5 p.m.

Handicap AccessibleDowntownDowntown

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TripAdvisor Rating:

321 Reviews | Write a Review
Liked it, but…..
Reviewed By klschaller November 2025

Maybe it’s not fair of me to review this “hall of fame” since I just went to the “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame” in Cleveland recently….. All the displays were informative, but not many artifacts here...

Full Review
Better blues museums elsewhere
Reviewed By Sue L November 2025

We are blues fanatics, so we’re excited to see this museum open. The grave-rubbing exhibit is a great start for a more engaging story of the blues. Otherwise, the museum was disappointing and...

Full Review
Very good experience
Reviewed By SidSidow October 2025

Always having been a rock & roller, I'm continuing to learn how the music has evolved. After listening to more blues, I was compelled to visit the museum. As always, one would complain "The don't...

Full Review