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312 N. Davis St.
Hamilton 64644
The J.C. Penney Museum presents the life and career of the great entrepreneur. Museum tour includes a 20-minute video. Penney's home is restored to its late 19th century appearance.
100 Swallow Hall
Columbia 65211
The permanent exhibition gallery focuses on American Indian cultures from across North America, and on Missouri history from 9,200 B.C. to the present.
1250 W. 76 Country Blvd.
Branson 65616
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.
5235 Oak St.
Kansas City 64112
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.
1163 S. Business Route 5
Camdenton 65020
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.
400 Grand Blvd.
Kansas City 64106
September, 1856, the steamboat Arabia sank near Kansas City with 200 tons of cargo bound for towns to the west. In 1988 the Arabia excavation began and resulted 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.
1001 W. Walnut St.
Independence 64050
This is a unique, interactive children's museum focusing on teaching the essential elements of peace. The Pavilion (which means shelter) offers children and families the opportunity to explore, experiment with, and learn about the concept of peacemaking in a fun, safe, hands-on environment. The museum houses more than 25 exhibits that teach life skills such as self-appreciation, self-confidence, emotional literacy, communication, cooperation, conflict resolution, diversity and environmental stewardship.
3326 W. Route 76
Branson 65616
Unusual exhibits about unusual people. The museum building itself is an optical illusion containing more than 400 fascinating and entertaining displays.
22516 Bo's Hollow Lane
Salem 65560
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.
212 W. Walnut St.
Nevada 64772
A two-building complex of Missouri-Kansas Border War and Civil War history. The Hornback House includes a circa 1908-1934 medical office. Gain a better understanding of the importance of this part of Missouri and Kansas before, during and after the Civil War. (The Old Jail is at 231 N. Main.)
303 Moran St.
Poplar Bluff 63901
Located in the 1928 Frisco depot. Filled with Frisco, Missouri Pacific, Union Pacific, Cotton Belt and Butler County Railroad exhibits. Large model train layout. Closed holidays.
1600 W. Route 76
Branson 65616
A huge collection of 1957 automobiles and memorabilia. Cars are displayed in an authentically recreated Home Town America, complete with a Drive-In Movie, Gas Station, Barbershop, Cadillac Dealership, and a 1957-style furnished bungalow. Combo tickets available. At Dick Clark's American Bandstand.
109 Madison St.
Jefferson City 65101
Historical artifacts and documents of Cole County housed in an 1871 Federal style, four-floor row house. First section portrays a typical upper-class Victorian home resplendent with artifacts from Jefferson City and Cole County mansions. Second section includes many gowns and other clothing worn by first ladies of Missouri, governors, their children and leading citizens of Jefferson City and Cole County. There is a Civil War room, displaying artifacts from both the Northern and the Southern sides. The top floor is full of dolls, toys and such. All floors and rooms are handicapped accessible.
2020 W. 76 Country Blvd.
Branson 65616
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.
15189 Olive Street Road
Chesterfield 63017
Fully restored, hand carved 1920s Dentzel carousel with 67 animals and two chariots. Museum includes Carousel Gift Shop and a gallery for private events.
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