Exhibits reflect the culture of this ever-changing river town, from the Mississippian Indian period through the great earthquakes of 1811-1812; from New Madrid's role in the Civil War through the early 20th century. Displays cover pre-historic Indians; French explorers; riverboat traders; earthquakes; and Civil War battles. Located in the 1886 Kendal Saloon building. Adnission: $2.50; ages 6-12, $1.

Educational facility has exhibits on the Lewis and Clark Expedition and the Missouri River ecosystem. Something for all ages. Full-size replicas of the keelboat and pirogues used by Lewis and Clark. There is a bookstore and gift shop. School field trips and bus tours are welcome. Admission: $4; ages 3-16, $2.

Explore the life and times of one of the greatest statesmen of the 20th century: Sir Winston Churchill. Experience the sights and sounds of life in a trench on the Western Front during WWI; see and hear the effects of a London air raid at the height of The Blitz; in the stirring film Churchill's Finest Hour, narrated by Walter Cronkite, watch Churchill lead Britain through WWII; touch Churchill artifacts and facsimiles of his personal correspondence; become a spy, deciphering WWII secret codes or finding clues from the secrets locked in a briefcase; sit in an overstuffed chair surrounded by the ambiance of an English Gentleman's Club and laugh while listening to Churchill's wit and wisdom.

The Memorial, located on the campus of Westminster Collage, site of Churchill's famous Iron Curtain speech, is housed within the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Aldermanbury, a 12th century church relocated from London to Fulton. The undercroft of the church is a museum filled with a priceless treasury of artifacts and information relating to the life and times of Sir Winston Churchill. Sections of the actual Berlin Wall are adjacent. Closed Thanksgiving, December 25 and January 1. Admission: $6; age 62+, $5; ages 12-18, $4; college students, $4; ages 6-11, $3.

Hailed by the Dallas Morning News as America’s best presidential museum, the Truman Library offers theaters, a museum store and dozens of interactive and hands-on exhibits designed to engage all ages. Step into a replica of President Truman’s Oval Office; test your presidential courage in Decision Theaters; and experience some of the most dramatic moments in American history. Truman's grave is on-site. See our Website for schedules of special exhibits and activities. Admission: $8; age 65+, $7; ages 6-15, $3.

Birthplace of Jesse James. One of the largest collections of James family artifacts; Jesse’s original gravesite; the family home; and a slave cabin. Tour includes: an interpretive video about the life of Jesse and Frank James; galleries of artifacts and memorabilia; a guided tour of the James Family homestead. Books, gifts and Civil War souvenirs sold at the museum store.

The museum has two galleries on the main floor of the Capitol. The displays cover Missouri’s history, natural resources, veterans, and the Civil War in Missouri. The public is free to roam the museum at their own pace. Free, guided tours of the Capitol are available.

The Kemp Auto Museum is the only Mercedes Museum in the United States and the largest private collection of Mercedes automobiles in one location. We offer more than thirty historically-significant automobiles, in addition to a variety of visiting collections and special exhibitions throughout the year. Our 23,000 square foot gallery allows guests to get up-close and personal with each of our automobiles.

The Museum is located at the Chesterfield Commons retail and commerce complex, off of I-64.

A leading institution for contemporary art exhibitions in an innovative environment with community partnerships, education and outreach programs. Free admission for students and members. Free to the general public on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Please check our website for schedules of times when the museum is closed for holidays or installation of new exhibits.

While at the Contemporary, enjoy lunch at the Tempt Cafe.

Two buildings display historic artifacts and memorabilia: the museum and genealogy library occupy a circa 1898 building, originally constructed as railroad division headquarters; the depot building contains railroad items and a Conestoga wagon body used by pioneers. Open May thru October; closed holidays.

This is the only American museum dedicated solely to preserving the objects, history and personal experiences of a war whose impact still echoes today: World War I. Housing more than 55,000 objects, the museum uses interactive technology, along with its world-class collection, to tell the story of the war through the eyes of those who lived it. The museum, built under the iconic Liberty Memorial Tower, was designed by Ralph Appelbaum, whose credits include the Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C. The Museum is located at the corner of W. Pershing Road and Main Street.

Built in 1812, this was the home of Daniel Bissell, military commander of the Upper Louisiana Territory. It now displays family artifacts, art and furnishing from the 1800s. Meeting space is available, indoors and outdoors, for 80 people.

Tours by appointment only.

In September, 1856, the steamboat Arabia sank near Kansas City with 200 tons of cargo bound for towns in the west. In 1988 the Arabia excavation began, resultting in the astonishing discovery of pre-Civil War artifacts which are now on display. This unique museum has been featured in national television programs and magazines, and in numerous newspapers.

Closed: 1 January; Easter; Thanksgiving; 24 and 25 December.

The St. Louis Mercantile Library has been preserving the art, history and culture of St. Louis and the state of Missouri for more than 160 years. Our archive, rare book, manuscript and fine art collections encompass all aspects of Midwestern living from the city's founding to the present day. These collections are complimented by two specialty libraries: the Herman T. Pott National Inland Waterways Library documents the vital role of our nation's rivers as both natural resources and a driving force in America's economic development; the John W. Barriger III National Railroad Library documents the development of the railroads throughout American history through archives, business records, art and artifacts. The Mercantile Library features frequent special exhibitions, lectures and artist events that are open to the public, including our annual Fine Print, Rare Book and Paper Arts Fair. Located at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Closed Dec. 25-Jan. 1.

The museums focus on the history of Joplin, the heritage of southwest Missouri and the story of lead and zinc mining in the region. See Victorian rooms, textiles, minerals, models and other subjects. Admission: $2, family pass, $5; free admission on Tuesdays.

Housed in an 1846 Cumberland Presbyterian Church, the museum features exhibits on the Osage Indians, Pony Express, steamboats, Civil War, coal mining, and Wentworth Military Academy. There is a memorial to the victims, mostly Mormons, of the Saluda steamboat disaster. Open May-October. Admission: $2; ages 6-18, $1.

Museum spotlights early settlement of the area. Many artifacts are on display.

The museum houses artifacts from 1821 to 1960, tracing the history of the area. Eight themed rooms show you how people lived and worked: American Indian artifacts; Harmony Mission; Civil War; coal mining; pioneer memorabilia and other items. The Time Line Room is devoted to the sequence of historical events from 1821 forward. The Nyhart one-room school is on the grounds. Open May-October. Closed holidays.

This 1800s Regional History Museum displays rare toys; American Indian artifacts; primitive hardware and tools; a recreated 1929 White Eagle gas station; and Victorian items. There is an ice cream shop and restaurant. Open every day.

Novinger was a coal-mining town for several generations. It retains some of its Croation and Italian history. The coal mining museum holds many artifacts.

The museum offers exhibitions and interactive galleries plus lectures, theater, special programs and concerts. From Lewis and Clark to Lindbergh, Scott Joplin to Miles Davis, breweries to baseball, the Civil War to the World's Fair, the museum invites you to participate in the past, present and future. Restaurant and museum shop. Located in Forest Park.

Laura Ingalls Wilder wrote her beloved Little House books while living at Rocky Ridge Farm, near Mansfield. There are two homes to tour: the farmhouse, which Laura and Almanzo built upon moving to Missouri in 1894; and the Rock House, which their daughter Rose had built for them in 1928. The museum contains artifacts including Pa's fiddle, handwritten manuscripts of some Little House books, keepsakes of the Ingalls and Wilder families, and many other items familiar to readers. Open March 1-Nov. 15. 

This 1903 courthouse features historical exhibits: Civil War history; war room; local history; medical equipment displays; domestic displays; farm equipment; and the original courtroom. A piece of the World Trade Center is on-site. Museum tours are offered April through September. Group tours year-round, by appointment.

More than 100 years of automobile history. Display includes Studebakers; a Ford Quadracycle; a 1903 English Hummerette; solar-powered car developed at the University of Missouri and many other automobiles. Gift shop. AAA discount. Open April-December. (January-March by appointment only.

Admission: $8; age 60+, $7; younger than 13, $5.

The Daum collects, preserves, interprets, and exhibits modern and contemporary works of art. It houses nine exhibition galleries on three levels, with a combined area of 9,300 square feet. The Daum sheds light on the stimulating complexity of contemporary art. The museum offers a temporary-exhibition series that changes three times a year. Exhibitions range from monographic surveys of nationally recognized artists, to group shows that explore a shared theme, to regional artists who merit wider appreciation. The museum’s permanent collection includes diverse paintings, drawings, prints, works in clay, and sculpture created since the mid-20th century. It features works by Andy Warhol, Dale Chihuly, Helen Frankenthaler, Robert Motherwell, Peter Voulkos, Louise Bourgeois, and Betty Woodman. Located on the campus of State Fair Community College.

At Patee House Museum, you can climb aboard an 1860 train, ride a vintage carousel and stroll along the streets of 1860s St. Joseph. This building was built in 1858 as a luxury hotel. It has been a hotel three times; a girls college twice; the Union Army Provost Marshal's office during the Civil War; the headquarters for the Pony Express; and a shirt factory. Admission: $5; age 60+, $4; age 6-17, $3.

The Bushwhacker Museum and Jail is a regional history study center that serves as a repository of more than 150 years of Vernon County History. Visitors experience for themselves the cell room of medieval malevolence in the circa 1860 stone jail and the restored sheriff's home. The Bushwhacker Museum, housed in a renovatd 1920s garage and Ford agency, offers exhibits on the history and heritage of our region. Learn why the first inhabitants welcomed the first white settlers and eventually left the region. Discover why Nevada was called The Bushwhacker Capital by Federal troops during the Civil War and how the community survived and eventually thrived. Find out what life was like for the POWs at Camp Clark during WWII. Open May through October; Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission: $5; age 12-17, $2; younger than 12, $1

The museum offers historical artifacts; museum displays; quilting and weaving; historical programs for schools and civic organizations; tours of the museum and surrounding sites; and casual browsing. Gallery 105 displays the works of local artists. Assistance is available for research on the community and genealogy. Admission is free; donations accepted.

The museum features permanent and rotating exhibits of  dolls, furniture and accessories...all in miniature. Also doll houses, vignettes and room boxes depicting all eras. There is a gift shop and a library devoted to miniatures. Admission: $5; age 62+, $4; ages 13-18, $2; ages 2-12, $2.

A collection of outstanding photographs by Missouri's top photojournalists. Exhibits recognize visual reporting pioneers and current photojournalists.

A three-story Victorian residence, built in 1885, renovated in 1994 to showcase practical demonstrations of energy efficient systems, recycled products and waste reduction practices. Visitors experience hands-on applications of sustainable lifestyle choices. Most features of the center are available for use in general construction and renovation. Group tours available by appointment. Not wheelchair accessible. See Web site for details. EarthWays Center is a division of the Missouri Botanical Garden. Open the third Saturday and Sunday monthly.

Admission: $3; younger than 13, free.

The Safety Education Center opened in April 1982. Nowhere else in Missouri is there such a comprehensive display of information concerning traffic safety, law enforcement, drug abuse and items relating to the history of the Missouri State Highway Patrol. There are exhibits focusing on the services and responsibilities of the Highway Patrol both on and off the highways. Call the center to schedule a tour. To schedule the 1959 Dodge Patrol Car for exhibit or a parade, please contact your nearest Missouri State Highway Patrol troop headquarters.

The German School, built in 1871, was used as the elementary school until 1955. Today, the entire building is a museum. The clock tower has been the recognizable symbol of Hermann since the school was built. This German built clock has been running continuously since 1890. The Kinder (children's) Room houses antique toys, books, old school desks, German writings, blackboards, slates, and doll houses. The River Room holds a replica of an early pilot house, models of riverboats, river photos, instruments, and data about river boats. Open April thru October; also Wurstfest weekend in March and both Kristkindl weekends in December.

The Ralph Foster Museum collects, preserves, interprets and exhibits items relating to the Ozarks region. One of the more famous exhibits is the original vehicle used in the television series "The Beverly Hillbillies." In addition, visitors find antiques, weapons, dolls, natural history and other items from around the world. The museum is located on the campus of College of the Ozarks; two miles south of Branson. Open February-Dec. 15. Admission: $6, age 65+, $5; younger than 19, free.

Our museum, in a restored depot, tells the history of the railroad and the area surrounding Higginsville. We have genealogical items including plat books and school histories. We have items made by Orphan Train Children who grew up here. Open to the public May-September.

A 3,000 sq. ft. permanent exhibit, titled A Rural Way of Life, interprets the county’s history from 1841-2001. Exhibits focus on lifestyles, agriculture, business, entertainment and industry. The role technology played is highlighted. Exhibits feature local people from various eras, telling their stories. The Genealogy Department is the depository for vital records in Andrew County. The Genealogy Department includes: county records, probates, birth and death records, wills, and obituaries from 1841 to present.

The museum houses The Duncan Gallery. Mr. Duncan’s personal collection includes family photographs and memorabilia from Savannah, Little Tavern Restaurants, business history, a collection of Navajo rugs, carvings, bronze statuary and memorabilia documenting his civic and philanthropic interests.

Stars and Stripes, the newspaper for men and women in the U.S. military, started here in 1861. Museum exhibits focus on the people who have produced this legendary publication over the years. The Stars and Stripes Museum/Library, with climate-controlled storage, handicapped accessibility, display and meeting rooms, is invaluable for research. The facility serves historians, students, writers, and the general public.

The Greek revival style house, constructed by Martin F. Hanley in 1855, is the oldest surviving structure in the City of Clayton; it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This style of house was common on southern farmsteads in the early 19th century. The house is a window into the past, holding many of the Hanley family’s original furniture and artifacts. The museum tells a story depicting the reality of rural life in St. Louis County during the antebellum and post-Civil War years. Admission: $3; younger than 13, free.

Huge private collection of railroad memorabilia, mostly of the Santa Fe line, on display inside Santa Fe Caboose #999456 and Jersey Central Passenger Car #1053. Visit our Web site for a sneak peek at some of the items on display here.

Collections of genealogical material and historic manuscripts, including journals, diaries and photographs, as well as referance and newspaper libraries. Thomas Hart Benton and George Caleb Bingham paintings on permanent display.

The museum holds 3,000 artifacts from the Disney family. Pre-visit activity packets are available for school groups. Located in the Santa Fe Depot. Admission: $5; ages 6-10, $2.50; younger than 6, free.

The Griot (pronounced "Gree-oh")uses life-size wax figures, art, artifacts and memorabilia to interpret the stories of African Americans with a regional connection who have contributed to our country's development. The Griot features an authentic slave cabin. Visitors can solve puzzles, view documentary videos, and board a scale model section of a ship used to transport Africans to America during the slave trade. The museum’s gift shop offers clothing, jewelry, figurines, sculptures, books, videos and greeting cards. The Griot operates a youth training program that focuses on heritage preservation, museum management and career preparation. Admission: $5; age 65+, $3.50; ages 13-17, $4; younger than 13, $2.50.

The Toy and Miniature Museum is a 38 room house that boasts one of the largest collections of nostalgic toys, fine-scale miniatures, and marbles in the Midwest. Located on the University of Missouri-Kansas City campus. Visitors will be dazzled by the intricate craftsmanship showcased the collection of fine-scale miniatures. Admission: $7; ages 65+ and 13-18, $6; ages 5-12, $5.

The library exhibits county artifacts. There is a research facility for local history, genealogy, and local records archives. The grounds include: a restored one-room school; the original 1838 Johnson County courthouse; and a collection of agricultural implements and locally manufactured lawn mowers. One of the few historical societies in Missouri to have pre-Civil War records; be sure to ask about how the records were stolen to keep them safe.

The McClure Archives houses documents concerning the history of the University of Central Missouri; information about alumni; and a broad collection of ethnographic, historical, and biological materials. Located on the first floor of the James C. Kirkpatrick Library.

The Heritage Museum has items that relect the history and people of the City of Dexter.

Tour this 1879 Victorian Gothic sandstone mansion which illustrates the cultural and economic history of 19th century St. Joseph. Interior features include oil-on-canvas ceilings and walnut woodwork. Exhibits include natural history and personal belongings of Jesse James. Admission: $3; ages 7-18, $1.50.

More than 2,000 exhibits honor those who served in all branches of the U.S. military. Sculptures, murals, historic artifacts, art and 1000s of memorabilia covering WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm and other 20th Century conflicts. The walls of the museum are lined with more than 500,000 names of those killed in action. The museum hosts one of the the world's largest war memorial bronze sculptures: 50 life-size soldiers storming a beach; each statue modeled after an actual combat soldier from each of the 50 states.

Admission: $14; ages 13-17, $10; ages 6-12, $5; family, $37.

The museum holds exhibits on local history and local people. We are your information desk for all things in Doniphan. We provide maps, brochures and information about local events. Closed holidays.

An unusual complex of military museums: A World War II camp replica with barracks, chapel and mess hall; Army Engineer Museum with maps and tools dating to the Revolutionary War; exhibits at the Military Police Museum cover the times from U.S. frontier army-post life to the Iraq wars; the Chemical Corps Museum documents the effects of chemical warfare covering the last nine centuries. Photo ID, vehicle registration and proof of insurance required to enter the post. Closed major holidays.

The museum describes the hardships of the overland migrations of the 1800s. It focuses on the common, everyday people and the diverse cultures which shaped the American West. Located beneath the Gateway Arch.

The Money Museum, at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, is a unique experience offering a free, up-close look of the nation's financial system in action. Learn about the Fed through interactive exhibits that explore banking, how people pay for things and how monetary policy decisions impact your family's bottom line. Peek into one of the region's largest cash vaults; give the nation's currency your own redesign; view the famous Truman Coin Collection, including coins from each U.S. presidential administration.

The Money Museum is located next to the National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial. Walk-ins welcome; however, reservations suggested for guided tours, groups, workshop or special presentation. Free parking. A photo ID is required for visitors age 18 and older. Closed holidays.

Exhibits dating from 1808 cover the Missouri National Guard and Missouri's involvement in the Civil War, the World War I and II, and other conflicts. Closed major holidays.

Four giant badminton shuttlecocks on the lawn welcome travelers to The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, considered one of the top art museums in the United States. The Nelson-Atkins features one of America’s finest collections of Asian art, as well as extensive collections of American, American Indian, Egyptian, and European art. The Steven Holl-designed Bloch Building contains galleries of contemporary and African are, photography, and special exhibits. Enjoy art outdoors at the Kansas City Sculpture Park, a collection of sculptures by many of the 20th century’s finest artists.

One of the nation’s leading comprehensive art museums, containing more than 30,000 works of art. Areas of notable depth include Oceanic art, pre-Columbian art, ancient Chinese bronzes, and European and American art of the late 19th and 20th centuries, with particular strength in 20th century German painting. The Museum offers a full range of featured exhibitions, a research library, four conservation labs, a varied annual schedule of special events, and community and school programs. The Museum is the only permanent building remaining from the 1904 World’s Fair. Located in Forest Park. Closed Thanksgiving and 25 December.

Exhibits include agricultural, toys, textiles, medical, war and music. Search genealogical records, family histories, photographs and historical records. Open March-December.

Circa 1800s village with a pioneer post office, hardware store, general store, dry goods store. The toy museum includes more than 20,000 toys. Also on site is a recreated 1950s car repair show with car tools and memorabilia, plus 20 antique cars from the 1950s. There is a fully operational, old fashioned country school from the early 1900s with a current enrollment of 10 children; an authentic old fashioned malt shop from the 1950s with jukebox and an old fashioned pop machine. Admission: $5.; group rates available.

Towering 100 feet above street-level, this ship-shaped family adventure holds more than 400 priceless artifacts and historic treasures. It allows each visitor to encounter the personal, heroic and tragic stories of Titanic’s passengers. Walk the Grand Staircase to experience the beauty of the Edwardian era; see a first class stateroom; touch an iceberg; and view history through the Father Browne photographic collection. Discounted tickets available on our Web site. Closed 25 December.

The museum occupies a Federal Empire Victorian brick mini-mansion. Every piece of furnishing in the home, dating from 1840 to 1900, has a Platte County history. The first level includes: a parlor; sitting room with bronze marble fireplace; dining room with large double sliding wood-on-wood German hand-grained doors; the kitchen with a German tongue and grove wood ceiling; and latticed back porches. A beautiful curved staircase made of walnut and mahogany leads you to the second floor where there are four bedrooms. Another staircase connects the second floor and the kitchen. The basement, which once contained a cooking area, dining area, wine cellar, cistern room, wash area, and workroom, houses the Platte County Historical Society's genealogical library, archives and display rooms. The museum has a rare Civil War collection of Col. Charles E. Sinnet, a Union soldier. Open April through October. Admission: $3; younger than 12, free.

Home of the life sized Missouri dinosaur. See dinosaur artifacts from the local dinosaur dig; American Indian artifacts; Will Mayfield College artifacts; and alternating regional exhibits of historical significance. Admission: $2; younger than 19, $1.

Robidoux Row Museum is made up of several living units which were rented by early settlers as they passed through St. Joseph. Built in the 1840s by Joseph Robidoux, the city's founder, the units met the needs for temporary housing during the pioneer era of the Westward Expansion. The St. Joseph Historical Society restored the building. Robidoux Row includes exhibits featurning the Robidoux family history, early St. Joseph history, as well as several rooms restored to illustrate their original purpose. Many rooms are furnished with Robidoux family possesions. Admission: $2.50;  ages 62+, $2; ages 6-18, $1.

The National Silk Art Museum is located inside the Saint George Hotel. On exhibit on a rotating basis are more than 200 masterworks of French silk tapestry based upon artworks by major artists, primarily of the 19th and 20th century. This is one of the most important and extensive exhibitions of woven silk tapestry in the world.

No smoking is allowed. Small changes in temperature and humidity in a room can cause the tapestries to shrink or expand from hour to hour, from minute to minute. It is as if the tapestries appear to breathe, expanding, contracting and shifting. The threads twist and rotate restlessly. When the warp threads relax, the loops move and change. There is a luminosity and depth of field on them.

Explore the world's only Precious Moment's Chapel. The Chapel contains paintings of brilliant color and stained glass windows by artist Sam Butcher, depicting stories from the Bible. Visit the world's largest Precious Moments gift shop and year round Christmas Shop. Enjoy the collections in the Samuel J. Butcher Museum and experience the beauty of the gardens.

The 28-room Martin Hotel and Stage Shop Museum is operated by the Morgan County Historical Society. The hotel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The hotel was opened in 1853 in a log cabin. Notable hotel guests included Jesse and Frank James, P.T. Barnum, Grover Cleveland, and Harry and Bess Truman. The hotel served soldiers from both sides during the Civil War.

Open April through the first Saturday in October; closed Memorial Day, 4 July, and Labor Day. Admission: $3; younger than 18, $1.

One of the best preserved 19th century townhouses in America. Home of renowned fur trader Robert Campbell and his family from 1854 until 1938. Restored to its 1880s Victorian opulence. The museum features original family furnishings.

This museum is constructed from reclaimed and recycled materials. Expect the unexpected. An eclectic mixture of children’s playground, funhouse, surrealistic pavilion and architectural marvel made using unique and found objects. Housed in the 600,000 square-foot former International Shoe Company. City Museum offers the World Aquarium; the above-ground MonstroCity; the ten and five-story spiral slides of the shoe shafts; enchanted caves; the everyday circus; and Cabin Inn the City, where friends gather on the brick patio.

The Heritage Depot was built in 1933. It houses a Welcome Center and Museum.

Exhibits depict life in Platte County from prehistoric days through World War II. Founded in 1960. Closed mid-December through mid-March

Tour a historic farmstead which includes two century-old barns, a carriage shop, a blacksmith's shop, antique farm mahinery, wagons, carriages, tools and other primitives. Open April throught October.

Site of a daring daylight bank robbery, allegedly committed by the notorious Jesse James gang. Original vault, period furnishings, photos and a museum store. Guide tours Monday-Saturday.

Overlooking the Missouri River, this Center caters to history and nature buffs alike. Peer into a 7,000 gallon freshwater aquarium; explore the history of the St. Joseph area; stand trunk to nose with a woolly mammoth replica. See our Web site for a complete listing of activities, sights and adventures.

Built on the banks of the Mississippi River in 1867; purchased in 1916 by the Anheuser family, founders of what became the Anheuser-Busch Co. The museum is steeped in St Louis history and brewery artifacts. Original furnishings, clothing and collections are on display. Admission: $5

Unusual exhibits about unusual people. The museum building itself is an optical illusion containing more than 400 fascinating and entertaining displays.

Enjoy a free, self-guided tour of an extensive collection of memorabilia related to Amtrak and the history of passenger railroading. Housed in an old boxcar, the exhibition contains a variety of posters, artifacts, and souvenirs. In a sister boxcar next door, you will see a custom-crafted Lionel model railroad layout depicting Amtrak trains at work; grab the throttle and make the trains come to life. The museum is located next to the Depot Inn Hotel. Tell the hotel staff you wish to tour the Exhibition of Amtrak History; they will be happy to open the museum for your convenience.

The Exhibition of Amtrak History is not affiliated with Amtrak or the National Railroad Passenger Corporation.

Headquarters, archive and library of the American Truck Historical Society, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the collection and preservation of the history of trucks and the trucking industry. The archives, housed in the Zoe James Library, include more than 100,000 photographs, 30,000 pieces of sales literature, operator and repair manuals and a large display of die cast, tin, and wooden truck models.

The museum collects, preserves, interprets and exhibits items relating to the Ozarks; antiques, weapons, dolls, natural history and other items from around the world, including the original vehicle from the television series The Beverly Hillbillies. Admission: $6.

More than 100 vehicles including brass, pre and post war classics, celebrity, muscle, race and special interest. Memorabilia lines the walls. Most of the vehicles and memorabilia are for sale. The automotive gift shop features collectables, books, magazines, apparel, and die-cast cars. Olivia's Restaurant, with live music and first-class food, is on-site. Closed Christmas.

The museum contains displays, documents and artifacts significant to the history of East Prairie and Missouri. Open during community events and by appointment.

Living history village and museum with 25 original structures, circa 1820-1860. Interpreters in period clothing portray life as it was in western Missouri during the mid-1800s. Frequent special events. Located in Fleming Park. Admision: $5; age 62+ and ages 5-13, $3.

The oldest church in Morgan County, founded in 1868 by Irish immigrants, is on the National Register of Historic Places. The Museum houses historic documents and vestments.

Walk through the Golden Age of Aviation. The collection of photographs, artifacts, printed materials and displays includes uniforms, galley items, instrumentation, logbooks, personal mementos other memorabilia. The timeline, beginning with the Wright's first flight through the propeller-driven era of general and commercial aviation, comes to life with special emphasis on TWA, Kansas City's home airline. In the hangar, our aircraft collection includes Star of America, a fully restored Lockheed L1049 Super G Constellation in TWA livery; a rare Martin 404; a rare 8/24 configuration Douglas DC-3 undergoing restoration; an American Eaglet; and the original Moonliner II, formerly on the TWA headquarters. The Airline History Museum is located at the Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport; north across the Broadway Bridge from downtown Kansas City. Closed major holidays.

Admission: $8; age 65+ and military, $7; ages 6-12, $4; younger than 6, free.

A 1930s village, including: Bo's Conoco, a fully functional service station; the feed and hardware store; Big Boy’s barbecue and jerky (have a hickory smoked sandwich); gift shop; post office; barber shop; hoosegow; outhouse; and the Lost Cause Mine. Walk through the village at your on pace. Ride in a Model A Ford; see a ram pump in action; pump water from the well; see a working windmill; shell and grind corn; feed the chickens. In the restoration barn, see the memorabilia room and watch a Model A being restored. Reservations needed for restoration barn. Big Boy will pack your lunch; Bones will put it in the back of the Model A and drive you to Ashley Creek to eat lunch; then he’ll pick you up and continue your ride. There is a fee for rides and restoration barn. Bo’s is two miles south of Montauk State Park on County Road 6630-6633.

Family homestead of Rose O'Neill, artist, writer and creator of the Kewpies. Tours of museum, gallery and reconstructed Victorian home are offered. Reduced rates for groups of 10 or more. Children are welcome. Gift shop and parking for 50+ vehicles at visitor center. Free admission every day for walking trails, picnic area, outdoor sculpture, and historic cemetery. From Branson, eight miles north on Route 65, turn right onto Rose O’Neill Road; from Springfield, 25 miles south on Route 65, turn left onto Rose O’Neill Road. On the National Register of Historic Places. Admission: $7; younger than 13, free.

Housed in the restored 1941 Ironton-Arcadia Depot. Extensive collection of Arcadia Valley and Iron County artifacts, genealogy records, and photographs. The collection includes a Union battle flag from the Civil War battle of Pilot Knob.

Located in a police/fire station dating to 1908. The museum is designed to show what life was like along the banks of the Mississippi River. Features rotating exhibits and educational programs. Open April-December. Admission, $2.

The Red House Interpretive Center commemorates the November, 1803, visit of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. Louis Lorimier, Cape Girardeau's founder, welcomed the expedition at his home: the Red House. The Interpretive Center houses an early 1800s exhibit that reflects the lives of the settlers Cape Girardeau. A rendering of the Louis Lorimier Trading Post displays authentic items that would have been sold during the early 1800s. The center is open May 19 through September 6. Admission: $3; younger than 12, $1.

Hands-on, interactive museum of agricultural history. The American Royal, is Kansas City's famed barbecue, rodeo, horse and livestock show venue. Open during most American Royal events and by appointment. Tours available.

St. Joseph history entwines with this 1859 building, now a museum. Steamboat captains, overland freighters, Pony Express riders, fur traders, gold miners, and Jesse James all conducted business here. Ornately carved oak woodwork, cast-iron pillars, stained glass, and a vault reinforced with railroad rails are a few of the features of the building. Guided tours on request. Admission, $1.

During American's expansion in the 1800s, three great routes led the pioneers west: the Santa Fe Trail; the California trail; and the Oregon Trial. Independence, also known as the Queen City of the Trails, was the jumping off point for these trails. At the National Frontier Trails Museum, relive one of the most captivating sagas in American history where traders made fortunes by daring to cross hostile plains, and families left loved ones and braved half a continent of wilderness to fulfill the American Dream. You can: enjoy an award winning orientation film; view original artifacts and covered wagons; let your children enjoy hands-on activities; and read and listen to the words of travelers who made the trek. Admission: $5; age 62+, $4.50; ages 6-17, $3.

This museum, in a former school, documents the history of Agency, from the 1836 Platte Purchase to the present.  After the Platte Purchase, Agency Ford was a thriving community, but, slowly, flooding caused the town to nearly vanish. Open by appointment.

DinoSpace Adventure offers interactive science and natural history exhibits, featruing a unique museum experience with indoor and outdoor hands-on science activities; space exhibits; the Clifford Wilson Biblical Archaeology Collection; the Science Lab fossil room; and the Bone Room, which features a life-size cast of the head of Stan the T-Rex. Join the dinosaurs in the DinoSpace Adventure Fun Park. See the Website for details. Group rates and off-hour reservations available.

The museum is housed in the first church Harold Bell Wright pastored in the 1890s. His books and memorabilia are featured, along with items of Pierce City history. The museum houses Harold Bell Wright memorabilia and items relating to local history, including notable ragtime composer Theron Bennett, and artist Grace Tinker.

Located in the historic 18th and Vine Jazz District, the American Jazz Museum showcases the sights and sounds of a uniquely American art form through interactive exhibits and films, the Changing Gallery, the Blue Room jazz club and the Gem Theater, a 500-seat performing arts center. We offer education and community-based programs, traveling exhibits, live musical performances and other special events. Admission: $8; younger than 12, $3.

This museum, dedicated to veterinary medicine, offers interesting and unusual artifacts. It includes a hands on learning center for kids.

History museum with changing exhibits and special programs from post-Civil War to late 20th century. A small reference library is available. Archives by appointment. Tourist info, gift shop and Missouri Route 66 maps are available. See Website for exhibit schedule. The traveling exhibit Lee and Grant will be here September through October, 2010. Open March through October.

This 1916 depot houses historical exhibits of southeast Missouri and national significance. Site of monthly art and cultural events. On the National Register of Historic Places. Admission is free.

This museum includes a remodeled school house, a log cabin, a 1950s fire engine,  and a bookstore offering local authors and artists. Fields' Photo Archives offers thousands of negatives for sale.

County museum in a restored circa 1910 railroad hotel. Each room in the museum features a different facet of Gasconade County History: military, business, religion, medical, and et cetera. Special annual and seasonal exhibits are offered.

More than 50 life-size dinosaurs are displayed, from the very smallest creature (a one-foot micro-raptor) to a towering 42-foot Tyrannosaurus rex. The models were created by paleo-artists who copied from actual dinosaur skeletons. There is a learning center with video, a fossil exhibit, birthday party area, and a gift shop.

Admission: $10; ages 4-12, $8.

Concordia was settled by German immigrants in the 1800s. The museum preserves those roots and encourages the creation, collection, preservation and promotion of the area's heritage.

Hands-on environment for all ages. On display are a Cobra helicopter, a T-33 jet aircraft, army Jeeps, trucks and other restored military equipment. Take a simulated flight in a real Cobra helicopter. Type a message on a teletype machine. Have a personalized dog tag made. We host birthday parties. Admission: $5; ages 6-11, $3; younger than 6, free.

The Albrecht-Kemper houses one of the Midwest's finest collections of 18th-, 19th- and 20th-century art. It includes more than 3,000 pieces. Art classes are offered. Cafe lunch is available Wed.-Thu., 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Meeting and dining facilities available.

Admission: $5; age 60+, $2; younger than 19, $1

This museum serves as a tribute to all branches of the armed forces along with those serving the homefront and their contributions to our country. Exhibits include military vehicles, uniforms, gear, tools and equipment. The 1890 brick building, designed by architect Harvey Ellis, was St. Joseph's first police station. Admission: $2; younger than 18, 50 cents.

This 1870s cabin contains photographs, relics, memorabilia, rustic furniture, plus items from the old Wabash Railroad depot. Open May through September.

The St. Joseph Fire Museum contains a collection of historical firefighting equipment that has been used to protect the residents in St. Joseph for over 140 years. Much of the collection is restored to original condition, including fire trucks.

This museum preserves the history of St. Joseph from prehistoric times to today; it is most noted for its extensive collection of American Indian artifacts. Other exhibits include Lewis and Clark in Missouri, and rotating exhibits of famous former residents of St. Joseph. Admission: $5; age 62+, $4; ages 7-18, $2.

Exhibits within this museum cover the underground railroad, desegregation, education and other aspects of African-American history in St. Joseph. The museum includes the area's African-American Hall of Fame. Admission: $5; age 62+, $4; ages 7-18, $2.

A museum of now houses Webb City history. Built in 1910 as the clubhouse for the employees of the Southwest Missouri Electric Railway Company.

The Saint Louis University Museum of Art features modern and contemporary art by Serge Poliakoff, Richard Serra, Ernest Trova and many others. The Collection of the Western Jesuit Missions showcases religious art and artifacts from the 13th to the 20th centuries. The John and Ann MacLennan Collection of Asian Decorative Art is one of the largest collections of its kind in the United States: Whimsical netsuke figures carved from jade, amber and rosewood, household shrines of ivory, Japanese woodcuts and Chinese porcelain. To learn about visiting exhibitions and more, visit the Web site.

A fine arts museum devoted to man's best friend; home to one of the largest collections of dog art in the country. Permanent exhibits include paintings, drawings and sculptures by well known 19th- and 20th-century artists. Gift shop; All-Star Dogs Hall of Fame; and Hope A. Levy Memorial Library. Special events are held throughout the year.

Collections span seven milennia, covering six continents. Galleries include ancient European, american and modern art with special exhibitions. Closed Christmas Day through New Years Day, and all University holidays. Located in Pickard Hall.

A restored railroad depot housing historical artifacts reflecting Cameron's history as a transportation hub. there are two cabooses on display. Open May through August.

Explore the region's history by viewing our exhibit galleries, attending programs, or researching your family history. This state-of-the-art facility houses more than 60 million pages of historical records dating to 1815. These records provide unique evidence of the impact of Federal policies and programs in the Midwestern states. Come see what we've been saving for you. Our changing exhibit galleries are free. Closed on federal holidays.

Within the walls of this museum, the history of Missouri unfolds. The building holds treasures of historical significance dating from the era of the Louisiana Territory. Spacious rooms are appointed with antique chandeliers, rosewood and mahogany chests and settees, French mirrors and fine paintings.

The permanent exhibits focus on American Indian cultures from across North America, and on Missouri history from 9,200 B.C. to the present. On the campus of the University of Missouri. Free admission.

The old historic A.L. Webb School has been transformed into a museum housing artifacts, pictures, art collection, military and school memorabilia. The museum is not wheelchair accessible. In front of the museum stands the Veteran's Memorial, honoring all military men and women. The memorial is wheelchair accessible.

Museum showcases a collection of telephone memorabilia, including pieces dating to the days before direct-dial systems. Open April-Thanksgiving and by appointment.

A Victorian home built in 1899. Displays include Civil War memorabilia, a collection of period dresses and many original furnishings. Tours by appointment and during the annual Dogwood-Azalea Festival.

Permanent displays cover 400 years of psychiatric history. Exhibits include: the Bath of Surprise; O'Halloran's Swing; the Tranquilizer Chair; and the Hollow Wheel. Some exhibits display memorabilia from the hospital's history, including hospital furnishings, farming equipment (the psychiatric hospital use to have a working farm), surgical equipment, treatment equipment, an interesting collection of patient art, and information on some unusual phobias. Admission: $5; age 62+, $4; ages 7-18, $2.

Built in 1906, this renovated and remodeled Missouri-Pacific Depot is now owned by the Aurora Chamber of Commerce. It houses the Aurora Historical Society Museum, filled with memories of yesteryear of Aurora and surrounding communities.

This interfaith museum of contemporary art seeks to be a forum for ongoing dialogue between contemporary artists and various religious traditions, as well as a place for greater understanding among the world's religions. The museum is housed in a spacious former chapel on the campus of Saint Louis University.

Doll house museum and store located in rural Millersburg, west of Fulton. I-70, exit 137; south on J.

Built in 1852, the Old Stagecoach Stop is a ten room museum. Each room has been restored to a different use or era in the building's history. The facility has been a stage stop and tavern on the Wire Road between St. Louis and Springfield; a hospital during the Civil War; a hotel; a dentist’s office; and a boarding house for workers building Fort Leonard Wood in 1941. Tour guides reveal the history of the building, which tells much of the story of the growth and development of Pulaski County. Open April through September.

Butler is the birthplace of science fiction writer Robert Heinlein. The library addition houses memorabilia and original books, including Starship Troopers and Puppet Master. Heinlein is most famous for Stranger In a Strange Land.

A 3,500 square foot museum featuring recreations of a 1950s gas station; a classic diner; rotating display of antique cars; a collection of Route 66 books, magazines and videos. Inside the Lebanon-Laclede Co. library.

The Saint Louis Science Center is one of the top five science centers in the United States. The complex includes a four-story OmniMax Theater, the air-supported Exploradome, and the James S. McDonnell Planetarium. Our mission is to ignite and sustain lifelong science and technology learning.

The museum, including two circa 1800 log cabins, holds more than 6,000 pieces of antique farm equipment, and a 5,000-square-foot antique store. Admission: $6.

The Katy Depot houses the Railroad Heritage Museum. Exhibits bring Sedalia's rich railroad history to life. Guided tours, visitor information and a gift shop are available. The Katy Trail State Park, Missouri's 225-mile hiking and biking trail, passes beside the depot.

The Museum interprets the 1838-39 Saxon Lutheran immigration and the history of the seven original colonies in East Perry County, the origins of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, and the regional German-American culture. Historic structures include the 1845 1st Church Building, and the 1839 Log College Seminary. Guided and self-guided tours of the main gallery and original church are offered. The complex includes a state-of-the-art exhibit hall, reception area, and gift shop. Bus tours welcome.

The Pleasant Hill Museum has a collection of artifacts, photographs, historical and genealogical information. We have more than 8,000 indexed photographs dating from the late 1800s and a collection of family history files dating from the 1930s. There is a collection of African artifacts from James Allen, a missionary in the 1930s and 1940s. We have railroad memorabilia from the time Pleasant Hill was a busy railroad town. The front of the museum, two windows and the door were built from the stones that were used in the construction of the 1866 Gamble Mansion; Hamilton R. Gamble was Missouri’s pro-Union Civil War governor.

On April 3, 1860, a lone Pony Express rider, the first of his kind, left Pikes Peak Stables in St. Joseph. Brave riders, carrying saddlebags filled with our nation's hopes and dreams, traveled more than 2,000 miles west to California. Today the stables are a modern, interactive and educational tribute to the history and legend of the Pony Express. A 60-foot diorama depicts the diverse terrain of the route.

Admission: $5; age 60+, $4; ages 7-18, $3.

Built in 1808, this is one of the the oldest brick homes in St. Louis County. It contains early 19th century American furnishings, a library of Americana, a gift shop and a restaurant. The grounds are a perfect setting for a wedding or special events. Admission $3; younger than 16, $1.

Museum featuring the Battle of Carthage and the Civil War in Missouri.

The museum depicts the church body's history, beginning with its roots in the Lutheran Reformation of the 16th century. The 3,500-square-foot museum highlights the origins of the synod in 19th-century immigration movements, the founding of the church body, its worldwide mission activities and its growth and development through the 20th century. Located within the International Center headquarters of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.

One-of-a-kind museum that pays tribute to the Victorian-era art of hair jewelry and hair wreaths. The museum has more than 300 framed hair wreaths and 2,000 pieces of jewelry made of hair. Admission: $5; age 65+ and younger than 12, $2.50

A three-story, circa 1895 Victorian home containing original light fixtures and wall treatments, beautiful woodwork and 10 fireplaces. The Phelps House is available for events. Tours are offered on Wednesdays.

Springfield Art Museum, founded in 1928, is one of Springfield's oldest cultural institutions. It houses twelve galleries of fine art exhibits.

The Museum is the permanent home for more than 10,000 art objects, representing thousands of years of culture. Special collections include 19th, 20th, and 21st century American paintings; watercolors; sculptures and prints. There is a 392-seat auditorium.

See Web site for schedules.

Exhibits include: 200 sketches and paintings by L.L. Broadfoot; memorabilia of Jan Howard, Porter Wagoner and Preacher Roe; American Indian artifacts dating to 5,000 B.C.; antique farm implements; an Ozark still; World War I and World War II military items; and vintage clothing.