The Benton County Museum is located in Warsaw, Mo. at 1660 Hilltop Drive. From Route 65 take the Route 7 and Commercial Street exit. Turn north on Commercial and follow the museum signs. O’Reilly Auto Parts and Farmers Bank are close landmarks.
The Benton County Missouri Museum and Historical Society opened its brand new 2,100-square-foot expansion for the 2026 season. Located at 1660 Hilltop Drive in Warsaw, MO, this addition physically connects to the south side of the existing building to host expanded exhibits, a larger gift shop, new workrooms, and dedicated collection storage.
- 250th US Anniversary: The featured special exhibit for 2026 highlighting local military history and contributions from Benton Countians.
- Historical Timeline: Comprehensive displays mapping out 150 years of regional history, specifically from 1835 to 1985.
- Historic Churches Wall: A dedicated photo archive showcasing local churches, including those safely relocated during the construction of the Truman Dam.
- Steve Hanson Artifacts: A newly integrated collection displaying historic Native American arrowheads.
Open April through October,
- Hours: Friday & Saturday (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM); Sunday (1:00 PM – 4:00 PM).
- Admission: $5 for Adults, $3 for Seniors (65+) and Children (5-12). Free for Members.
Visit their website at https://www.bencomo.org/
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