A new National Blues Museum is being proposed for St. Louis, Missouri, US, as part of plans to reinvigorate the city's riverfront area.

To be located on Washington Avenue in downtown St. Louis, the museum is set to feature interactive exhibits, 25,000sq ft of special programming space and a 100-seat theatre.

The museum's central hub will be The Blues Lab, housing a number of interactive stations, including ones which will allow visitors to try out and record their 'jamming' skills.

The Icons/Legends and Timeline exhibits will chart the history of blues music by presenting imagery, artefacts and interactive tables.

The National Blues Museum will also offer a variety of public programmes and members-only activities designed to encourage repeat visits to the facility both during and after museum hours.

The museum is set to be one of the centrepieces of the US$500m (€377m, £315m) Gateway Arch park rehabilitation programme, aimed at attracting more people to downtown St. Louis.

Details: www.nationalbluesmuseum.org