According to an announcement, the new venue will be the world’s first museum dedicated to barbecue. The museum is being co-founded by Jonathan Bender, a food writer and barbecue judge, and Alex Pope, a chef who owns a whole animal butcher shop.

Barbecue is synonymous with the city because of the rich traditions here and we’re proud to bring the world’s first museum dedicated to barbecue to KC.”

Burnt ends, whole hogs, smoked brisket or dry-rub ribs? The new Museum of BBQ opening next year in Kansas City, Missouri, will dig right in.

We want you to play and learn and come away with an appreciation for the joy and community that is part of barbecue culture.”