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National Blues Museum
Development is currently underway to bring The National Blues Museum, a non-profit 501(c) (3) Missouri corporation, to Downtown St. Louis. The National Blues Museum will explore the Blues and celebrate the genre as the foundation of all modern American music. The facility will educate guests in an entertaining environment that includes high impact technology driven experiences, a 100-seat theater, artifact-driven exhibits and robust public programming.

Location
The NBM will be located at the corner of Sixth Street and Washington Avenue, the new Mercantile Exchange (MX) District. This area is in the heart of the city’s downtown tourism region, next to the convention center, within walking distance of the Gateway Arch and the St. Louis Cardinals, St. Louis Rams and St. Louis Blues sports stadiums.

Mission
The National Blues Museum will explore and preserve the historic significance of the Blues as the foundation of American Music, celebrate the genre’s various styles, and recognize the musician’s who created, sustain and advance the art form. The NBM will offer dynamic educational programs, explore the history and sociology in the 20th century through the prism of the Blues, address race, diversity and culture and highlight worldwide artistic contributions made by African-Americans.

Supporters
Legendary Blues icon Buddy Guy Grammy Award Winner Robert Cray, renowned film and TV star John Goodman and the everyday man are contributing to make this museum a reality.