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 ___________________________, 2026 by the Jackson County Legislature. The votes thereon were as follows:
Yeas _________________ Nays ____________
Abstaining ___________ Absent ____________
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Date Mary Jo Spino, Clerk of Legislature