How popular were the Kansas City Monarchs? So popular that Black Churches would move their Sunday service time back an hour so that fans could attend the game. Fans left church, “Dressed to the Nines,” headed straight to the ballpark to see their beloved Monarchs play. In 2013, the NLBM teamed with a group of local Kansas City Royals baseball fans to recreate that spirit by putting on their “Sunday Best” to watch a Royals game. A new tradition, “Dressed to the Nines,” was born. The stylish event is now paired with the Royals annual “Salute to the Negro Leagues,” and has easily become the most fashionable day in baseball.
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Exhibit Gallery & Shop Hours
- Monday | CLOSED
- Tuesday-Saturday | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Sunday | 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Administrative Office Hours
- Monday - Friday | 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Museum Holidays
New Year’s Day
Martin Luther King Birthday
President’s Day
Easter Sunday
Memorial Day
July 4th Gallery & Gift Shop open 10AM – 2PM
Labor Day – Closed
Veterans Day: 10:00AM – 5:00PM
Thanksgiving Day – Closed
Christmas Day – Closed
Early Closings for Administrative Offices & Exhibit/Store
Thanksgiving Eve – Close at 3PM
Christmas Eve -Close at 2PM
New Year’s Eve – Close at 3PM
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