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American Passenger Rail Heritage Foundation
LaPlata, Missouri

Art, Culture, General, History, Library

The Silver Rails Gallery and Memorial Library is dedicated entirely to railroad art and literature. We explore all types of mediums in our exhibit room including watercolor, wood carving, colored pencil, photography and oils. That is only the beginning. This is a living museum so that when you come to visit it for a second time there will be something new for you too see. The library is stocked full of railroad books and magazines for your reference ands study. The Curator of the Silver Rails Gallery is Bob Cox and the gallery is funded by donations and sales of prints and gifts from our gift shop and online store.

Camden County Museum
Linn Creek, Missouri

Archaeology, Cemetery, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library, Military

We preserve & make available the history of Camden County for the Benefit, Education, & Enjoyment of our present citizens & future generations. The museum is housed in a large 1930 Schoolhouse. Exhibits include: early family life, tools, general store,early business vignettes, bank room,Native American stones, early photographs, historical & geneology archives.

Concordia Area Heritage Society
Concordia, Missouri

Cemetery, Church, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library, Military

In the 1800's the Concordia area was settled by German immigrants to better their lives.  We hope to preserve this knowledge by providing educational opprotunties that enhance the area's understanding and appreciation of its roots and background.

Geo Sommerville Hist Library
Chillicothe, Missouri

Library

Henry County Museum and Historical Society
Clinton, Missouri

Children's, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library

When you visit the Henry County Museum and Cultural Arts Complex, you take a step back in time. The rich heritage of Henry County is alive in every room of this unique museum and cultural arts complex. Located at 203 West Franklin, just off the Historic Square District in Clinton, Missouri, this museum complex is composed of four buildings which reflect the diverse architecture of Henry County.

Inside the Economy Museum
St. Louis, Missouri

Culture, History, Library, Specialized

The economy. We hear about it every day, but how much do we actually know about it? The Inside the Economy™ Museum inside the historic Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis will immerse you in a one-of-a-kind experience that explains the economy, and your role in it, in a fun and interactive way.

Linda Hall Library of Science
Kansas City, Missouri

Library

Lutheran Heritage Center and Museum
Altenburg, Missouri

Art, Church, Culture, History, Historical Society, Library, Park

The Lutheran Heritage Center and Museum complex was constructed in 2005. A state-of-the-art exhibit hall, reception area, and gift shop was integrated into the 1845 church building, commonly known as the "Old School", which served as the original museum. The Museum interprets the 1838-39 Saxon Lutheran immigration and the history of the seven original colonies in East Perry County, Missouri, the origins of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, and the regional German-American culture.
The Perry County Lutheran Historical Society serves as the administrative body of the Lutheran Heritage Center and Museum.
The Museum offers guided and self-guided tours of the main gallery and original church.

Museum of Osteopathic Medicine and International Center for Osteopathic History.
Kirksville, Missouri

Art, Botanical Garden, General, History, Historic House, Library, Science, Specialized, University

In addition, ATSU facilitates a strong research environment through the A.T. Still Research Institute, which features a premier team of specialists and researchers. The University also is the parent institution for the Museum of Osteopathic Medicine and International Center for Osteopathic History.

Pleasant Hill Historical Society
Pleasant Hill, Missouri

History, Historical Society, Library

We have a research library with books, pictures, and family newspaper clippings, etc. A large area is devoted to displays pertaining to Pleasant Hill's most interesting history.

Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center and State Museum
Kansas City, Missouri

Culture, General, History, Library, Park

The Center is named in honor of Bruce R. Watkins, a political and social activist. Watkins was fueled by the need to recognize and preserve the varied contributions African-Americans made to the development of Kansas City. The center opened in December 1989 as the outgrowth of Watkins’ efforts. Construction of the Center was made possible through the work and contributions of the Bruce R. Watkins Fountain Inc., the Kansas City, Mo., Parks and Recreation Department, and the State of Missouri.

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.

Douglas County Museum
Ava, Missouri

General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library

Located in the former Henry Wilson Family Home, one block east of Ava Square. Twelve rooms of exhibits plus a research library.

Harry S Truman Library
Independence, Missouri

Library

History Museum on the Square, Inc.
Springfield, Missouri

Culture, History, Historic House, Library

History Museum on the Square is a private, not-for-profit organization that began in 1975 as a Bicentennial project. The space for the History Museum office was in historic Old City Hall and was provided by the City of Springfield, but we have now moved our offices in July 2013, near our new museum space on Springfield?s historic Park Central Square. Our new business office is located in the beautiful Holland Building in Suite 404 ( 4th floor.)

Lexington Library & Historical Assoc
Lexington, Missouri

Library

Lindenwood College Library
Bridgeton, Missouri

Library

Museum of Anthropology
Columbia, Missouri

Anthropology, Culture, Library, Science, University

The Museum of Anthropology is the only anthropology museum in the state of Missouri and one of a few in the Midwest. The Museum's archaeological collection, the largest holding of prehistoric Missouri artifacts in the world, includes millions of items dating from 9,000 B.C. to modern times.

National Churchill Museum
Fulton, Missouri

Culture, History, Library, Specialized

Welcome to The National Churchill Museum. The Museum is located on the Westminster College campus in Fulton, Missouri, the site of Churchill's famous "Iron Curtain" speech. The Museum was founded in 1969 to honor the life and legacy of one of the greatest leaders of the twentieth century. It is housed within the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Aldermanbury, a 12th century church from the middle of London, redesigned by Sir Christopher Wren in 1677, that was relocated to Fulton. The undercroft of this beautiful and historic Wren church is a museum filled with a priceless treasury of artifacts and information relating to the life and times of Sir Winston Churchill. Churchill himself was intrigued by the imaginative idea of a restored Wren church in America's heartland.

Powers Museum
Carthage, Missouri

General, History, Library

Local history museum for Carthage, MO area featuring rotating exhibits on local annual themes and traveling exhibits on Missouri history. On and off site programming devoted to local history, musical performance, oral history projects, reference library and archives.

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February 18 - 22, 2025

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