4.5Titanic Museum(7.296 reviews)from $39.46 - Great experience! Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Educational sites • History Museums
Everyone knows the name Titanic! Everyone knows Titanic struck an iceberg! And everyone knows Titanic was lost! She sat at the bottom of the ocean for 75 years before they found her in 1985. A second expedition to the wreck site went out in 1986 and that expedition was co-led by the owner of this museum. The artifacts you see throughout the ship are REAL and valued at over $4 million dollars. You'll be able to touch a growing iceberg, experience the 28 degree water, try and steer the ship and pay tribute to the 2,208 passengers and crew that were on the Titanic. You will enter as a guest and leave as a Titanic Passenger!See more..
4.5City Museum(6.638 reviews) - City Museum Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums
Don't take the name so literally. We're about fun. Not your white walls, walk around, and be quiet museum. If you want to climb around, get active with your kids or are a big kid at heart, we're the place. If you get freaked out easily, you might not want to come. We're four floors filled with miles of tunnels, a full cave system, over 30 slides, a circus, an arts area, a large outdoor climbing space, Architectural Museum, a Cabin that serves adult beverages, a Museum of Mayhem, Mirth and Mystery, and a ton more. Also, there's the roof with a Ferris Wheel and a bus hanging off its edge.See more..
4.5Arabia Steamboat Museum(2.213 reviews) - An amazing collection and seldom heard part of the Western expansion story. Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums
The Arabia Steamboat Museum is a favorite Kansas City attraction, a history museum housing 200 tons of cargo from life on the American frontier in 1856. Our tour is now self-guided to assist with social distancing and face masks are required by order of the health department. You'll want to plan about 90 minutes for a visit.See more..
5.0Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum(1.472 reviews) - A wonderful facility, honoring a great Missourian! Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums • Libraries
The Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum is reopened, following a $29 million world-class transformation. Visitors can expect a cinematic experience of some of the most dramatic chapters of world history, from the Great War to WWII to the Red Scare and the Korean War, plus, the creation of the State of Israel, Civil Rights advancements, the extreme makeover of The White House and, of course, Truman's Whistle Stop campaign and 1948 victory. Hailed as "the new standard for presidential libraries" the new museum is a must-see experience for all ages! The Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum is one of 15 presidential libraries operated by the National Archives and Records Administration. Winter Museum Hours (through March 31): Mon-Sat 9 am - 5 pm (through March 31) Regular Museum Hours: Mon-Sat 9 am - 5 pm, Sun 12-5 pmSee more..
4.5Negro Leagues Baseball Museum(1.085 reviews) - Packed with history Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums
Opened in 1991, this museum is a tribute to some of baseball's best unknown players.See more..
4.5World's Largest Toy Museum(891 reviews)from $22.62 - A lot to see! Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
Over a million toys dating as far back as the colonial days. You'll see toys you had, toys you wished you'd had, toys you wish you had back and toys you forgot all about having had. A wonderful trip down memory lane.See more..
4.5Veterans Memorial Museum(697 reviews)from $22.50 - We value our Veterans Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums
A national tribute to the brave men and women who defended our liberties during the 20th Century. The museum hosts 18,000 sq. ft. with 10 halls of history including WWII, Korea, Vietnam & Persian Gulf, You will find a list of the men and women who lost their lives in these wars and you will be fascinated and humbled by this moving memorial to our veterans.See more..
4.5Patee House Museum(495 reviews) - Great Museum Like No Other Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
The mission of the Pony Express Historical Association is to interpret the early history and development of St. Joseph, from the days of the Pony Express and Jesse James to the 1920s, using authentic artifacts in the buildings where these events actually occurred.See more..
4.5Ralph Foster Museum(495 reviews) - Worth the money! Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums
The Ralph Foster Museum contains a vast collection of artifacts with special emphasis on the history and culture of the Ozark Mountain Region. Originally housed in Abernathy Hall, a boy's dorm on the campus of College of the Ozarks, the building has been transformed into three floors of exhibits where visitors will find many items of interest, such as antiques, dolls, clocks, music items, a large firearms collection, natural history, and textiles, in addition to the Beverly Hillbillies truck that was used in the television series.See more..
Visit the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City’s Money Museum; a billion dollar experience! Free and open to the public, the Money Museum offers guests the opportunity to watch millions of dollars in currency be processed, lift a gold bar worth nearly $400,000 and enjoy fun, interactive exhibits while learning about the economy. Visitors can enjoy a 450-piece collection of coins minted throughout history, on loan from the Harry S. Truman Library. All guests will receive one free souvenir bag of shredded U.S. currency. Adjacent to the Liberty Memorial, the Money Museum is located at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City headquarters building at 1 Memorial Drive. Advance tickets are required. but can be obtained for free from our website. Parking is also free at our visitor lot off of Wyandotte. Upon arrival, all guests over the age of 2 will be required to wear a mask, undergo a temperature check and airport-style security screening. Those over 18 are required to show a valid ID.See more..
4.5Pony Express Museum(437 reviews) - Great and Informative Visit for All Ages Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums
Went to St. Joseph after spending time in Kansas City and thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the Pony Express Museum. It's a smaller, local museum celebrating the famed Pony Express. Carolyn, a volunteer at the museum was super helpful. The museum has lots of hands-on activities for kids but doesn't sacrifice information for teens & adults. Highly recommend making the 30 minute drive north of the airport to visit to visit and support this museum.See more..
4.0American Jazz Museum(361 reviews) - Great Museum Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
Note: To see the operating hours during holiday seasons, go to americanjazzmuseum.org/plan-your-visit. Located in the Historic 18th & Vine Jazz District in Kansas City, MO, the American Jazz Museum showcases the sights and sounds of jazz through interactive exhibits and films, the Changing Gallery exhibit space, Horace M. Peterson III Visitors Center, The Blue Room jazz club, and Gem Theater. Since its inception in 1997, the Museum hosts thousands of students, scholars, musicians and fans of the arts for over 200 performances, education programs, special exhibitions, community events and more each year, providing an opportunity to learn about the legends, honor their legacy, or simply enjoy the sounds of modern day jazz.See more..
4.5The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures(344 reviews) - Fabulous miniature museum and very nice toy museum Thursday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures features the world's largest collection of fine-scale miniatures and one of the nation's largest collection of historic toys on public display.See more..
Housed in the medical, surgical, and admitting unit of the former St. Joseph State Hospital, the museum is one of only a few of its kind. The original displays created in 1968 by the museum’s namesake, George Glore, are still a part of the collection. These exhibits give visitors a life-size visual of what mental health treatment devices looked like in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. Exhibits also share the history of what was once known as “State Lunatic Asylum No. 2” when it opened in 1874. The exhibits include surgical tools, treatment equipment, and doctor’s personal notes. Patient artwork, such as pottery, paintings and needlework, is also on display to give visitors an idea of how patients faced their daily challenges and expressed themselves through their art. Exhibits include the contents removed from a patient’s stomach (such as nails, thimbles, and eating utensils) as well as a television set packed full of handwritten notes written by another patient.See more..
Few franchises have the acclaim and heritage of the St. Louis Cardinals, and that history lives here, in the Cardinals Museum. Featuring stadiums, players and championship moments, the Cardinals Museum boasts one of the largest team-specific collections of artifacts and memorabilia in the world. The Museum's seven galleries take you on a chronological journey through the rich history of the Cardinals, allowing you to learn about the birth of the franchise, relive special memories and interact with great exhibits.See more..
4.5Walt Disney Hometown Museum(190 reviews) - Wonderfully Done Thursday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
Walt first came to Marceline by train when he was five years old. The Santa Fe train arrived at the depot that preceded the present-day one, which was rebuilt in 1913. When Walt returned to Marceline for the first time in 1946, the depot evoked his first memories of pulling into Marceline. So it is fitting that the museum dedicated to one of the most influential persons of the last century is housed in this restored Santa Fe Depot.See more..
A museum dedicated to the journey of explorers Lewis & Clark.See more..
5.0Campbell House Museum(173 reviews) - Meticulous1885 Restoration Thursday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Historic Sites • History Museums
Since opening on February 6, 1943, the Campbell House Museum has served the greater St. Louis area as one of America's premier historic property museums. The Museum not only preserves the Campbell's house, but also their collection of original furniture, fixtures, paintings, objects and thousands of pages of family documents. Included in these documents is a unique album of 60 photographs of the interior of the house taken in about 1885. In 2005 the Museum completed a meticulous five-year restoration that returned the building to its opulent 1880s appearance, when the house was one of the centers of St. Louis society.See more..
First of all, the original bass pro shop is something to see in and of itself. So much to see for free, including the nra firearms museum. I would put this museum up with the Springfield National Armory in MA, the history is that good here. See firearms from literally every era, going all the way back to the 1500s. They have the fire arms of hero’s and notorious names. They have rifles and handguns that make you drool (if you like fire arms). The whole collection is very impressive and is laid out to help you understand the progression of firearms use and technology. I highly recommend this museum and the first Bass Pro Shop as a whole.See more..
5.0Jefferson Barracks Telephone Museum(136 reviews) - Dial T for Terrific! Thursday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Points of Interest & Landmarks • History Museums
The Jefferson Barracks Telephone Museum is housed in a beautifully restored 1896 building that is on the National Register of Historic Places. It is located in the 426-acre historic Jefferson Barracks Park which is a 15-minute drive south of downtown Saint Louis. The self-guided, accessible museum has many hands-on, how-things-work displays. In addition to the extensive collection of telephones manufactured from the 1800s through 2000s, the museum also contains: • A working Central Office Step Switch. • Operator switchboards. • Military telephones from WWI through the Gulf War. • Hundreds of pieces of telephone-related equipment and tools. • Hundreds of pieces of telephone-related memorabilia from the 1880s through the 2000s. • A large variety of novelty telephones. Admission: $5 Adults, $4 Seniors; $3 Children ages 5 to 12; Free Children ages 4 and under. Free parking is available directly behind the museum.See more..
4.5TWA Museum(129 reviews) - Great hidden gem! Thursday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Speciality Museums
What a great museum! We visited mid week and the museum was not very busy, everyone from our guide, the other volunteers in the museum to the people running concession were friendly, knowledgeable and so helpful! The displays are fascinating and beautifully displayed. Their are several interactive displays which are a lot of fun. I highly recommend!See more..
4.5Remington Nature Center(120 reviews) - Nice Nature Center Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Bodies of Water • Nature & Wildlife Areas
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 website for a complete listing of activities, sights and adventures. Please also visit our Facebook page.See more..
4.5Fast Lane Classic Cars(112 reviews) - Great attraction! Thursday: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
Founded in 1994, we are a family-owned classic and collector car dealership located in St. Charles, Missouri. Come visit us! Our campus is always open to tour for FREE! It features three huge showrooms filled with over 180 high quality cars, trucks, and motorcycles. We also have a state-of-the-art service facility, a restoration shop, and an auto detail facility. Our buildings feature automobile art, memorabilia, and antiques curated from around the world; and our gift shop has something for every auto enthusiast. There is something for everyone at Fast Lane Classic Cars!See more..
Jail built in 1859, and operated as a county jail until 1933. The infamous Frank James was incarcerated here. Learn about the evolution of justice on the Missouri frontier.See more..
A worthy car museum. Like a Tardis: it is bigger on the inside! Even if you are not a car aficionado, this place is worth the visit. You will spend at least 30 minutes inside. The admissions was $20. I am not sure why people wrote that it is "off the beaten path" since the museum is close to major freeways and RT66. It is popular so, you don't really have to look for this gem under a rock.See more..
4.0Rt. 66 Museum(84 reviews) - Must see if you never been here! Speciality Museums
This nice museum is located at the library. Once you enter the building there is a lobby with signage directing you to either the library, the museum or a great gift shop filled with neat items. This attraction is not a quick stop. Plan on being here at least a couple of hours and enjoy all there is too see. The museum is filled with lots of Route 66 history and the gift shop is not your trinkity-type touristy stuff. They have nice quality back-to.nature souvenirs and the owner is incredibly hospitable. Can’t wait to come back to Missouri and visit here again. Highly recommend...and, there is no Admission fee to enter the Museum. There is a donation box, if you feel moved to help the local community. See more..
4.5Big River Train Town(84 reviews) - An unexpected surprise Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums
We popped into this shop to kill some time before taking a tour through the Haunted House on Hill Street next door. We hadn't anticipated going through the train town but when the owner saw us looking through the store she offered our family free admission! We were blown away at the magic when we stepped through the curtain. My kids loved it and so did my husband and I! It's very interactive with many different buttons that cause different reactions in the "town". The best part was watching the owner with my kids. She seemed to get so much joy out of watching the kids' excitement and enthusiasm. She offered them whistles and spent time playing and talking with the kids. It was obvious to us that she was a person that not only loves coming to work every day but also loves her customers (Even the non-paying ones!). We will definitely be back the next time we're in Hannibal!See more..
History from all branches of the service and many other items can be viewed. We are all volunteers and will help young people learn and get hands on with some of the equipment. Come and see what we have, it will surprise you.See more..
4.5Auto World Car Museum(62 reviews) - Take a weekend break from I-70 Thursday: Speciality Museums
Car museum that displays an 1895 Haynes, one of two in existence.See more..
4.5Chicago & Alton Railroad Depot(61 reviews) - This train would have run through my hometown. Thursday: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM Speciality Museums
My favorite part of this museum was listening to the chimes for the dinner call used on the train. I was allowed to play this unique xylophone-like chime and hear what it was like. This train would have run through my hometown. Guide had a photo of the local stop in my hometown.See more..
Our kids loved the tractors and equipment! Everything was impressively restored. The museum is so clean and nice. Perfect for a family of boys! Free.See more..
4.5Creation Experience Museum(52 reviews) - Free Activity for the whole family Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Natural History Museums • Science Museums • Children's Museums • History Museums
Experience the Bible like you never have before at the world's only creation museum offering free guided tours and free admission to all visitors. Take a free guided tour from Creation to Christ with Artifacts, Displays, Multi-media presentations, and more!See more..
5.0Golden Pioneer Museum(48 reviews) - Incredible/Hours of Fun for a donation! Speciality Museums
Something for Everyone! It is a unique collection that will amaze you! Open April 1st through October 31st Tuesday through Saturday, 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Admission is free. Bus tours are welcome. The Ozark region is rich with history and has long been the subject of study to historians, geologists, anthropologists, and archeologists. Before the French fur trappers explored the area and European descendants began settling here, the people of the Osage tribe populated much of the land now known as Southern Missouri and Northern Arkansas. Other tribes, traveling through the region, traded with the Osage and left behind clues of their passage. Arrowheads were abundant in the area, and a large collection of over 10,000 hunting implements and artifacts were collected by the Arlis Cogar family who established the Trail of Tears Museum in Huntsville, AR. In 1993, the Prier family of Golden, MO, took over the Trail of Tears Museum Collection and combined it with their collection of Carnival Glass and American pioneer artifacts to create the Golden Missouri Pioneer Museum. The Prier family continues to expand the collection with unique and interesting collections. The Golden Pioneer Museum gives the visitor a unique look into the lives of early Americans, both Native and the settlers who came in the 1800s. The Early American Pattern Glass collection is abundant with rare examples of some of the finest American made pieces from the late 1800s and early 1900s including: * One of the largest collections of Carnival Glass in the Midwest * Stunning examples of Vaseline glassware, Black Amethyst glassware, Custard glass, Flo Blue, rare pieces of Klondike glass (including two Snyder vases), a large collection of toothpick holders, and numerous other types of rare glass * There are many other collections in the museum that include pocket watches, baseball cards, watches, guns, lunch boxes, rose bowls, as well as Civil War battlefield items. In addition to the man-made treasures, ...See more..
The former mining site of the St. Joseph Lead Company has been developed into a museum about Missouri's mining history.See more..
4.5Andrew County Museum and Historical Society(45 reviews) - Great county museum focused on rural Missouri history Thursday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
A private, not-for-profit organization, the Andrew County Museum is housed in a modern 14,000 sq. Ft. Facility donated by Harry F. Duncan. The Museum is dedicated to collecting, preserving and interpreting the county's rich history. The award winning exhibit "A Rural Way of Life", compares and contrasts life in town with life on the farm from 1841 into the 21st century. -Learn how families pulled together to make their farms a success. -View how kitchens in farmhouses and town changed over time. -Take home recipes for fried chicken from 1900 and Swiss steak from 1950. -Enjoy a segment of a silent movie, projected on the side of a brick building just as it was in the early 1900s. -Visit a general store. -Learn about the cycle of life in rural areas, from childhood to family life to death. -Hear old-time radio programs from the 1930s. See temporary exhibits in the Duncan Gallery and find items in the Gift Shop.See more..
4.5Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art(45 reviews) - Glore museum Thursday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums • Art Museums
A work of art itself, the Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art houses one of the finest collections of American Art from the Colonial period to the present. The former William Albrecht home provides the perfect backdrop for works by artist including Mary Cassatt, Thomas Hart Benton, Gilbert Stuart, and Albert Bierstadt. A wide variety of special programs complement the museum's collection including temporary exhibitions, a cafe, art classes, gallery talks, and special events.See more..
Come tour the Historic Truman Courthouse, which was originally built in 1838. See where Harry S Truman began his political career! Tours given Tuesday-Friday at 11AM and 2PM. Groups larger than 10 should reserve a tour in advance.See more..
4.0J. C. Penney Museum(44 reviews) - Excellent free museum dedicated to J.C. Penny Speciality Museums
This small but comprehensive free musesm chronicals the life and career of J.C. Penny. Lots of old photographs and memorabilia dedicated to Mr. Penny. You could easily spend a couple of hours here. If you are a history buff I highly recommend itSee more..
Open Thursday, Friday & Sat. 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Memorial Day - Labor Day. Come and see the humble beginnings of the Unsinkable Molly Brown of Titanic fame - one of America's true rags-to-riches stories!See more..
5.0Leila's Hair Museum(37 reviews) - Must see in person Thursday: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
What's so unusual about this museum that displays antique jewelry and pictures? All items are made of human hair and are authentic antiques at least one hundred years old.See more..
5.0Iron Spike Model Train Museum(36 reviews) - Great! Thursday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Children's Museums • History Museums
Remember when you were a child and you put up a train at Christmas or saw a train display in a store window? It's like that every day here. The museum includes O-, HO-, N-, G- and TY-gauge layouts. Many of the layouts have been donated to the Museum for preservation and sharing with others. We use them, along with our original construction to tell the story of railroading in American history, especially the impact on westward expansion. The Children's Train Experience has been designed with the younger enthusiast in mind. In this room they can play with the wooden trains, watch train videos, read books about trains, draw on the chalkboard and color train pictures. We have a Railroad Research Center with a wide range of information on railroads, history and railroad modeling. Our Recycled Railroad allows us to sell donated model train materials at affordable prices to help support Museum programs.See more..
This is an excellent museum that tells the story of the Black American who inspired the escaped slave, Jim, from Mark Twain's classic Huckleberry Finn. You need to call ahead and set up a viewing, because the museum is run by a retired corporate executive. Faye provides fascinating history, which is part of her own personal history, as she is a descendant of some of the American captives who built Hannibal and many other places in America, including the White House. I am grateful to her for filling in the blanks in this much-needed history.See more..
My wife and I visited this museum. We highly recommend this place. Found the aviation interesting and the history of the start up of manufacturing plant for parts for other airplanes being built in other states. Also was amazed how quickly they started giving flight lessons .The community should be proud of their museum. See more..
Our visit to the Red House Interpretive Center was the highlight of our day in old Cape Girardeau. For $3 per adult, you can take a brief but very informative tour with the docent. It's a great value and really should be promoted more by the CG tourism folks.See more..
The Robidoux Row Museum shows the early history of the city of Saint Joseph, Missouri. Including Joseph Robidoux's Family and belongings.See more..
4.5Historic Phelps House(23 reviews) - Beautiful Home With Some Surprising Features Speciality Museums • Historic Sites
It is well worth booking an appointment to see this historical mansion. Interesting stories about the Phelps Family and we were surprised to see that this original house had indoor bathrooms with a full bathtub, had electric as well as gas lighting, and plenty of pictures and furnishings so that you can get a glimpse of what life must have been like living in this wonderful home. Free admission but it is definitely worth giving a nice contribution at the end of the tour to help with the upkeep of the house.See more..
I happen to be one of those interested in visiting Civil War Battlegrounds. While many sites have fancy interactive displays and such, Lone Jack has done well to preserve the grounds, cemetery, and museum. I understand the funds were cut off by the state a while ago and the furnishings put into storage and lost. The townspeople have revived this site and even have a knowledgeable on site docent to answer any questions. The history of the battle is succinctly described in a few panels on the walls. There are a few dioramas depicting the battle as well as that of Westport. My attention was drawn to Order #11 that banished all residents from 4 counties during this war. The website has links to great references to this battle. Read up on it either before or after visiting the Museum and Cemetery. They have a circular driveway to park a motorhome with towed vehicle.See more..
4.0Uranus Sideshow Museum(20 reviews) - Weird stuff in Uranus Thursday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums • History Museums
The Uranus Sideshow Museum features oddities and historical pieces from Sideshows and Circuses of the past. At the entrance, you're greeted by Sideshow staff who are performers themselves such as Kat, the sword swallower. The magic shop is inside the entrance and visitors can pay to enter the museum to view more than 100 exhibits. The Museum features oddities such as two-headed animals, including our live two-headed turtle, historical sideshow pieces like Fiji Mermaids, and artifacts from famous sideshow performers in days gone by. Where else can you see unicorn skulls, shrunken heads, and even a chupacabra? Only in Uranus! These freaks of nature will make your mind run wild with our strange, unusual sights. Check out our incredibly rare two-headed bull shark! Bring the family and explore our intriguing display.See more..
This place was closed last time we were in Hannibal, so it was one of the first places we hit when we were here again! All the wax figures were lumped together in one room, and the "haunted" part was just that: a small "haunted" area I think was a hallway with rooms partitioned off with displays. Yes, it was kind of small and cheesy, but we liked it! Shouldn't be too scary for little ones.See more..
