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Cole County Historical Society
Jefferson City, Missouri

Historical Society, Library

Our mission is to collect, preserve and share the history of Cole County and its people. Our museum is located in two of three row houses that actually predate the Governor's Mansion which is across the street. We have exhibits on 4 floors, accessible by elevator, docents accompany tours to explain our displays and answer questions. Our courtyard patio, presently under construction between the main building and the Upschulte House, will enable us to accommodate groups for special events.

Missouri State Archives/Local RCDS
Jefferson City, Missouri

MO State Hiway Patrol Educ Ctr
Jefferson City, Missouri

History

Osage Village State Hist Site
Jefferson City, Missouri

History

Missouri Mansion Preservation
Jefferson City, Missouri

Missouri State Museum
Jefferson City, Missouri

General, History

The Missouri State Museum houses an impressive collection of exhibits that portray Missouri's cultural and natural history in its two main exhibit halls - the History Hall and the Resources Hall. There are also exhibits with changing artifacts in the Missouri Veterans Gallery and the Foundations Gallery (state government and the State Capitol). A series of traveling exhibits can be used as educational tools by schools, civic and other groups. Interpretive staff offers various educational programs on aspects of Missouri's natural and cultural history.

Museum of Missouri Military History
Jefferson City, Missouri

History, Military

Exhibits date from the founding of the Missouri Militia in 1808, to today's modern Guard. Items cover the Missouri National Guard its involvement in the Civil War, World Wars I and II, and other conflicts; plus humanitarian relief efforts.

MUSEUM CONFERENCES

Oregon Museum Association 2024 Conference

September 8, 2024 - September 10, 2025

North Bend, Oregon

2025 California Association of Museums Conference

February 18 - 22, 2025

San Fransico, California

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