IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
Title
A RESOLUTION honoring the opening of the Media Tech Museum.
Intro
RESOLUTION NO. 22302, June 8, 2026
INTRODUCED BY Manuel Abarca IV, County Legislator
Body
WHEREAS, Media Tech Museum is a specialized institution that explores and showcases the history, development, design, and impact of various media technologies; and,
WHEREAS, their focus on the intersection of art, technology, and culture features exhibits, multimedia installations, and collections of artifacts related to different media formats; and,
WHEREAS, Media Tech Museum serves as an educational resource, cultural center, and space for experimentation and innovation; and,
WHEREAS, the Museum plays a vital role in fostering a deeper understanding of the advancement of technology and its influence on art, culture, and society; and,
WHEREAS, located in the Crossroads Arts District in downtown Kansas City, Missouri, Media Tech Museum is a space for exploring innovation, preserving history, and engaging audiences with the dynamic world of media and technology - both in personal and professional lives; and,
WHEREAS, in 2024 the concept for Media Tech Museum was conceived in Kansas City - a dedicated space to preserve and celebrate the devices that shaped media history; and,
WHEREAS, in 2025 the museum announced its home at 1600 Baltimore Ave in the Crossroads Arts District - Kansas City's thriving hub of art, culture, and creativity; and,
WHEREAS, in 2025 curation of communication devices began, spanning telegraphs, telephones, radios, phonographs, cameras, and multimedia installations; and,
WHEREAS, in 2026 Media Tech Museum is open and welcoming Kansas City - and visitors from around the world - to explore the dynamic history of media technology; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Jackson County Legislature celebrates the opening of the Media Tech Museum and its future success.
Enacted and Approved
Effective Date: This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its passage by a majority of the Legislature.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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County Counselor
Certificate of Passage
I hereby certify that the attached resolution, Resolution No. 22302 of June 8, 2026, was duly passed on June 8, 2026 by the Jackson County Legislature. The votes thereon were as follows:
Yeas ______7___________ Nays _____0_______
Abstaining _____0______ Absent _____1_______
Excused ______1_______
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Date Mary Jo Spino, Clerk of Legislature