The world’s first museum dedicated to barbeque has opened to the public in Kansas City, Mo.

The Museum of BBQ , located in the shops at Crown Center, was recently named one of Time Out’s best things to do in the world, as the immersive experience walks guests through the elements of barbecue highlighting the top U.S. barbeque regions.

“The Museum of BBQ is a feast for your senses,” said founder Jonathan Bender. “Get ready to immerse yourself in the smoke and sizzle of the world of barbecue.”

• Identify butcher cuts by putting together the pig puzzle in the Meat Room, pose with a butcher’s apron and (plushy) meat, or get tips and tricks at a listening station.

• A sensory experience with a spice guessing game in the Rub room before checking out different types of smokers and wood in the Wood & Fire room.

• Play the smoke ring toss in the Smoke room before getting “Lost in the Sauce.”

Five final installations (Carolinas, Memphis, Bean Pit, Texas and Kansas City) invite visitors to travel across America to experience the world of barbecue variations. Each regional room offers information about the history, culture and barbecue style that define a given destination.

The Museum of BBQ takes its place in the Kansas City metro alongside more than 100 local barbecue restaurants and countless competitions, including the world’s biggest barbecue contest — the American Royal World Series of Barbecue — attracting thousands of attendees and more than 500 barbecue teams from around the world.

“Kansas City has such a rich history of barbecue,” Bender said. “This is the perfect place to bring the world’s first barbecue museum to life.”

Tickets are priced at $10 (plus taxes and fees), with 30-minute availability times. Museum hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Sponsors and partners include Bush’s Beans, Prairie Fresh, Southern Pride, Visit KC and the National Barbecue & Grilling Association.