The Peace Pavilion
607 W Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64050
Museums in Missouri
Missouri hosts 90 museums suitable for corporate events of all sizes. Browse by city, or request a quote and we'll connect you with up to 3 matching venues in your area.
Missouri State Museum
201 W Capitol Ave, Jefferson City, MO 65101
History museum in the state capitol showing Missouri's natural & cultural development.
Joplin History & Mineral Museum
504 S Schifferdecker Ave, Joplin, MO 64801
Two mining industry-centric museums with historical exhibits on town life & mineral collections.
Heroes Museum
20505 Old 66 Blvd, Joplin, MO 64801
Route 66 Mural Park
629-621 S Main St, Joplin, MO 64801
Joplin Union Depot
205 Becton Ave, Joplin, MO 64801
Once-bustling downtown railroad station built in 1911 & out of service since 1969.
Joplin History & Mineral Museum
7th & Schifferdecker Ave, Joplin, MO 64801
Kids City Museum
1701 S Main St, Joplin, MO 64804
Zelleken Event Center
506 S Main St, Joplin, MO 64801
Joplin Historical Neighborhoods Museum
422 S Sergeant Ave, Joplin, MO 64801
The State Historical Society of Missouri Rolla Research Center
400 W 14th St, Rolla, MO 65409
Phelps County Historical Society
305 W 3rd St, Rolla, MO 65401
Kaleidoscope Discovery Center
609 N Rolla St, Rolla, MO 65401
Gale Bullman Multi-Purpose Building
705 W 10th St, Rolla, MO 65401
Mineral Museum
125 Mc Nutt Hall, Rolla, MO 65401
Museum of Vacuums
410 S Bishop Ave, Rolla, MO 65401
Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center
2400 S Scenic Ave, Springfield, MO 65807
This 114-acre site with several gardens & a butterfly house offers plant demonstrations & education.
Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden
2400 S Scenic Ave, Springfield, MO 65807
Serene, 7-acre garden featuring typical Japanese landscaping, a charming koi lake & a teahouse.
Missouri Institute of Natural Science
2327 W Farm Rd 190, Springfield, MO 65810
Historic Fox Theatre
157 Park Central Square, Springfield, MO 65806
Route 66 Car Museum
1634 W College St, Springfield, MO 65806
Over 60 classic & sports cars from America & Europe in a garage-style space with a gift shop
NRA National Sporting Arms Museum
1935 S Campbell Ave, Springfield, MO 65807
National sporting arms museum at Bass Pro Shops housing historically significant guns & related art.
Birthplace Of Route 66 Festival
100 Park Central Square, Springfield, MO 65806
History Museum on the Square
154 Park Central Square, Springfield, MO 65806
Local museum exploring the area's history with a range of permanent & temporary exhibitions.
Calaboose Museum
409 W McDaniel St, Springfield, MO 65806
Museum of Illusions - St. Louis
3730 Foundry Way Suite 168, St. Louis, MO 63110
Missouri History Museum
5700 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63112
Free historical museum with a focus on the state along with general American & Western themes.
National Museum of Transportation
2933 Barrett Station Rd, St. Louis, MO 63122
Indoor/outdoor museum exhibiting historic vehicles, including cars, planes & over 70 locomotives.
Moto Museum by Culinary Canvas
3408 Locust St, St. Louis, MO 63103
Displaying a collection of rare & vintage European motorcycles, with paid guided tours available.
Neon Museum of Saint Louis
3537 Chouteau Ave, St. Louis, MO 63103
Saint Louis Science Center
5050 Oakland Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110
Planetarium at the St. Louis Science Center since 1963, with live star shows & interactive exhibits.
Mary Miller Smiser Heritage Library
302 N Main St, Warrensburg, MO 64093
The Space Museum and Grissom Center
118 E School St, Bonne Terre, MO 63628
Retrograde Charitable Toy And Videogame Museum
112 E Market St, Warrensburg, MO 64093
Daum Museum of Contemporary Art
Charles E. Yeater Learning Center, 3201 W 16th St, Sedalia, MO 65301
Center Stage Academy of the Performing Arts
349 SE State Hwy Dd, Warrensburg, MO 64093
B&B Theatres Warrensburg 10
386 Hawthorne Blvd, Warrensburg, MO 64093
Relaxed, contemporary multiscreen theater featuring showings of mainstream films.
Johnson County's Old Courthouse
N Main St, Warrensburg, MO 64093
Arcade Toy Museum
110 E Market St, Warrensburg, MO 64093
The Connection
632 Chesterfield Center, Chesterfield, MO 63017
Myseum
283 Lamp and Lantern Village, Town and Country, MO 63017
Interactive science activities such as archaeological digging & making music from random objects.
Kemp Auto Museum
16955 Chesterfield Airport Rd, Chesterfield, MO 63005
Children's Illustrated Art Museum
Chesterfield, MO 63017
Breakout Games - St Louis
14523 Manchester Rd, Manchester, MO 63011
St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum
36 Millstone Campus Dr, St. Louis, MO 63146
Museum dedicated to the Holocaust & local survivors, also offering lectures, monthly films & more.
Mid America Veterans Museum
410 E Elm St, O'Fallon, MO 63366
1860 Schulhaus Venue
4612 State Hwy Z, Wentzville, MO 63385
Civic Park Bandstand
403 Civic Park Dr, O'Fallon, MO 63366
Enchanted Playroom
1155 Bryan Rd, O'Fallon, MO 63366
Civic Park Log Cabin Museum
O'Fallon, MO 63366
Armacost Car Museum
4100 E 135th St, Grandview, MO 64030
Memorial Park
998 Commercial St, Belton, MO 64012
Park featuring a pool, an inclusive playground, picnic shelters, baseball, basketball & trails.
Belton Missouri Historical Railroad
502 E Walnut St, Belton, MO 64012
Exhibit Hall
2 Memorial Dr, Kansas City, MO 64108
National WWI Museum and Memorial
2 Memorial Dr, Kansas City, MO 64108
The nation's only public museum dedicated to WWI, with a large collection of photos, weapons & more.
Science City at Union Station
30 W Pershing Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108
Family-friendly museum with interactive science displays, including a test kitchen & planetarium.
Museum of BBQ
2450 Grand Blvd Suite 231, Kansas City, MO 64108
American Jazz Museum
1616 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108
Museum devoted to jazz music with live performances, educational programs & interactive exhibits.
The Museum of Kansas City
3218 Gladstone Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64123
70-room beaux arts mansion & outbuildings housing exhibits detailing local & regional history.
Shoal Creek Living History Museum
7000 NE Barry Rd, Kansas City, MO 64156
An 80-acre park with authentic buildings documenting Missouri history, plus reenactments & trails.
Bruce R Watkins Cultural Center
3700 Blue Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64130
Rumely Historic Event Space
1222 W 12th St Ste B, Kansas City, MO 64101
Oak Street Mansion
4343 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 64111
Individually themed rooms in a Georgian Revival-style mansion with a private art gallery.
Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art
4420 Warwick Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64111
Modest museum housing a permanent collection & special exhibitions of challenging contemporary art.
Museum of Illusions
30 W Pershing Rd #620, Kansas City, MO 64108
Chicago & Alton Hotel
1506 W Main St, Blue Springs, MO 64015
Burr Oak Woods Conservation Area
Blue Springs, MO 64015
Natural preserve of forest, native grass, prairie & ponds, attracting birders, hikers & hunters.
Henry County Museum Welcome Center
211 W Franklin St, Clinton, MO 64735
Jackson County Parks + Rec
22807 SW Woods Chapel Rd, Blue Springs, MO 64015
Fishing & boating on 2 lakes, campgrounds, native animal enclosure, soccer & model airplane fields.
Kemper Outdoor Education Center
8201 S Jasper Bell Rd, Blue Springs, MO 64015
Blue Springs Park
2204 SW S Ave, Blue Springs, MO 64015
Accessible 14-acre park with lit softball, tennis & basketball courts, a playground & 2 shelters.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
320 NW Hwy 7, Blue Springs, MO 64014
Lee's Summit History Museum
220 SW Main St, Lee's Summit, MO 64063
Missouri Town Living History Museum
8010 E Park Rd, Lee's Summit, MO 64064
This living history museum depicts19th-century farm life with original structures, exhibits & tours.
Heritage Hall
102 Main St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Cape Girardeau Heritage Museum
538 Independence St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
Museum in an old building with local history exhibits from artifacts to ship models, plus speakers.
Cultural Arts Center
518 S Fountain St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
James Reynolds House
623 Main St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Enns Entomology Museum
Agriculture Bldg, 2-64 Agriculture Bldg Columbia, Columbia, MO 65201
Museum of Anthropology
1020 Lowry St, Columbia, MO 65201
This museum offers Native American artifacts, pioneer history exhibits & a giant archery collection.
David R. Francis Quadrangle Historic District
410 S 6th St, Columbia, MO 65211
The Quad, the University of Missouri's 33-acre historic center, includes 6 iconic columns & gardens.
Museum of Art and Archaeology
1020 Lowry St, Columbia, MO 65201
Modern structure housing exhibits of regional artistic & cultural importance, with free admission.
Old St. Ferdinand Shrine
1 Rue St. Francois St, Florissant, MO 63031
1111 Event Space
1111 W 29th St, Kansas City, MO 64108
MADE for Kids, created by The Magic House
5127 Delmar Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108
MUSEUMS BY ICON
Hazelwood, MO 63042
Museum at the Gateway Arch
St. Louis, MO 63113
Historic Aircraft Restoration Museum
14301 Creve Coeur Airport Rd, St. Louis, MO 63146
Liberty Jail
216 N Main St, Liberty, MO 64068
Former jail where the Mormon Prophet, Joseph Smith, was imprisoned for 5 months.
Clay County Museum and Historical Society
14 N Main St, Liberty, MO 64068
Frequently asked questions
Where are Missouri's museums?
Most Missouri museums are concentrated in St. Louis, Kansas City, Springfield, with additional options across 26 cities total.
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