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About Scottish Rite - Kansas City
Welcome to Scottish Rite - Kansas City, a historic Freemason temple turned versatile event venue located at 1330 E Linwood Blvd in Kansas City, MO. With a storied past including 1929 cornerstone laying and 1950s engagements with the Kansas City Philharmonic, this landmark continues to host a wide range of events—from conferences and galas to performances and private gatherings. Renovated in 2019, the space now serves as a rental venue with a main auditorium and additional rooms, offering flexible layouts for different event needs. We’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit access, and nearby lodging and dining options to make planning easy.
Whether you’re coordinating a corporate gala, wedding reception, or community event, Scottish Rite - Kansas City provides a distinctive setting with historic charm and modern accessibility. For reservations, we’ll help you secure the right space and confirm parking and transit arrangements. Reach out to our trusted affiliates for nearby hotel stays and dining experiences to complete your event plan.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 1330 E Linwood Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64109.
- Venue type: Kansas City Scottish Rite Temple, a historic Freemason temple that functions as an event venue and the home of the Valley of Kansas City Scottish Rite.
- Capacity: Original auditorium capacity listed as 1,400 seats; post-renovation seating commonly cited as about 400 in the main auditorium.
- Seating chart: No public, official seating chart published; current public-facing details indicate a 400-seat auditorium after renovation, with other rooms (e.g., dining room seats 600) described in historical materials.
- Parking: Parking options exist in nearby surface lots; parking information publicly cited includes multiple lots (e.g., Lots A, B, F, G, H & I) and a 183A entrance; verify details with the rental manager.
- Transit: The Linwood/Paseo area is served by KC transit options, including proximity to KC Streetcar and local bus routes; the area is considered transit-friendly.
- Nearby hotels: Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center (2345 McGee St, KC 64108) and Embassy Suites by Hilton Kansas City Plaza (220 West 43rd Street, KC 64111) are commonly listed as nearby options.
- Notable events hosted: The temple hosted the 1929 cornerstone laying and the 1930 dedication; it was later used by the Kansas City Philharmonic in the 1950s; renovations in 2019 re-opened it as a rental venue for myriad events.