The museum is now open to the public on on Fridays from 10-3 or for private tours call: 913-205-8520.

Current Exhibit: Holiday collection of fancy dresses, suits and coats are on display at the Historic Garment District Museum from November 15th through February 15th. A few photos from the collection.

The Historic Garment District museum is located at 801 Broadway in the heart of the old garment district between 6th and 11th streets and Washington and Wyandotte streets.  Many of these buildings date back to the 1870’s and are on the National Register of Historic Places. (Bronze plaques are located near the entrances of these buildings).

The manufacturing of coats, suits, dresses, hats, and children’s wear started on the upper floors of the wholesale dry goods buildings in the early 1920’s.

After World War I and through the 1940’s the area employed over 4,000 persons and boasted that 1 out of every 7 women in the U.S. purchased a KC made garment.  Manufacturing of garments was the second largest employer of any industry in KC.

A lovely park was dedicated in 1990 by the KC Parks and Recreation Department.  The Park has a fountain and a 22 foot “Needle” sculpture as a tribute to the Garment District.

Ann Brownfield will walk you through the buildings and the museum at 8th and Broadway which tells the story of the beginning of the garment district.  She will also explain the designing and manufacturing of clothing.

The museum is now open to the public on on Fridays from 10-3.

Hours:  Fridays 10am-3pm, other tours by appointment only
Cost:  Small donations are accepted for tours (up to 20 people)

Holiday Collection of Fancy Dresses, Suits and Coats

On display November 15th – February 15th.

For Reservations:  913.205.8520

or email: using our Contact Us form