Museum of BBQ

My son and I while on our trip to KC stopped by the museum as part of a bbq food tasting tour. The museum is very well laid out and takes you through the whole history of the various bbq styles including KC’s. It provides just the right amount of info without being overwhelming and taking too long to pass through. The displays are easy to follow and some are interactive. There is even a display to test your sense of smell. The owner was very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. He even helped pick out a few bbq seasonings from his well stocked store to take home with us. The museum appeals to adults, teens and children with activities for all age groups. We would definitely recommend you make this museum a part of any trip to Kansas City !

Went here on a Sunday it was awesome! Had a blast i highly recommend checking it out. We bought a mystery bag it was awesome what was inside. Worth it! If your thinking about it just do it! It doesn't cost much for admission everyone was awesome we dealt with. It's fun for all ages. Very educational, lots of information but learning in a fun way. They have a bean pit!

The museum was really cool and everyone in my family of 5 (age range 8, 13, 14, 38, & 40) enjoyed visiting. There was a lot of interesting history and information about different bbq styles around the United States. The kids really enjoyed the ball pit and the tokens to get bonus stuff. I purchased tickets online in advance cause I didn’t know if it was going to be crazy busy, but we were the only ones in the museum at the time we went (2:30pm).

I like barbecue and thought the museum would be a great place to learn about one of my favorite dishes. Yes, I flew from Chicago to visit the Museum of BBQ. I spent an hour reading, playing games, and taking pictures. As I walked around the museum, I realized I had not tried barbecue from Kansas City or Texas. I dined at Rendezvous in Memphis and Rodney Scott’s in South Carolina. I was hungry by the end of the self-guided tour. Visit the gift shop. I purchased Rendezvous Famous Seasoning Rub. Are you looking for a unique souvenir? Ask about the scratch-n-stiff sticker.

What a fun, informative place to visit! There are so many ways to interact with the exhibits, while learning along the way. My husband KNOWS barbecue and I’m a novice and we both enjoyed ourselves immensely. I’m not going to lie, I’m 66 years old and my favorite part was getting to try out the “baked beans” ball pit. The Museum of Barbecue was a real treat.

Totally worth it and great price! Lots of photo shot opportunities, and very interactive, educational, and fun. And there's a ball pit! Great for both kids and adults. We loved it as adults and highly recommend it for any tourist in the area!

Very cute. For $10, you can spend an hour reading everything. They give you two tokens, for a paper takeaway and a treat. The ball pit and felt meats are two spots that can actually keep kids happy for quite a bit. The colors and designs are all incredible, it all very much feels like a celebration of KC makers in addition to BBQ.

We bought tickets in advance, VERY easy, but we could have bought them right at the counter with no wait. SO fun! Such a great experience. We are Texans who love our BBQ and were so excited to see this just opened in April. I tend to have a short attention span but all the interactive activities for my 40yr old self kept me interested and entertained the whole time. It was the perfect length, not too short or too long. Loved the Smell Test station, and the lava tiles! Everything was so creative and thoughtfully designed, visually esthetic. Fun for ALL ages! (Sister featured in photos)