Located in Kansas City, the world’s first barbecue museum is preparing to open its doors in Spring 2025. The Museum of BBQ promises to be “a feast of the senses,” featuring historical storytelling elements and exhibits. The museum will also have a BBQ beans ball pit and a gift shop filled with culinary delights, merchandise, and apparel. At the Sauce Bar, foodies will get to taste-test different BBQ flavor profiles .
The 4,223 square-foot Kansas City space will be on the second floor of the Crown Center Shops. Museum co-founder Jonathan Bender detailed why Kansas City – a barbecue capital – is a premiere destination for the world’s first museum dedicated to the early cooking method. He is reportedly opening the new local landmark with chef and restaurateur Alex Pope.
Notably, Kansas City has its own unique BBQ sauce style and over 100 barbecue restaurants. It’s also home to the largest barbecue competition in the world, the American Royal World Series of Barbecue…