Jefferson City
Missouri
Missouri State Museum
The Missouri State Museum is where visitors go to immerse themselves in the history of the Show-Me State. The museum houses an impressive collection of exhibits portraying the state's natural and cultural history. Museum staff provide tours of the Capitol and also manage Jefferson Landing State Historic Site, including the Elizabeth Rozier Gallery.
The Missouri State Museum is located on the first floor of the Missouri State Capitol Building and is managed by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. The museum continues to showcase Missouri's diverse history and resources. The museum houses both temporary and long-term exhibits, such as exhibits for the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. One of the highlights of the museum's collections is a significant and rare group of over 125 Civil War battle flags. Many of the flags belonged to, or were captured by, Missouri units on both sides of the war. At least one flag is on display at all times in the museum. Missouri was one of the most divided states during the Civil War and the Missouri State Museum exhibits tell this story. The museum is open seven days a week, from 8 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday and 9 am - 4 pm Saturday and Sunday. Free admission. Closed New Years Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
Recent News
Join Photo Contest Winners for a Reception at Missouri State Museum
Jefferson City, MO – Winners of the 2022 Missouri Department of Natural Resources Photo Contest will be showcased at a reception and exhibit viewing at the Missouri State Museum. The winning photographs in three categories are currently on…
Read More »Landing After Hours: Art of the Missouri Senate Program at Missouri State Museum on March 1, 2023
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Ever wonder about the art in the Senate chamber and lounge at the Missouri Capitol? Now’s your chance to learn more. Join local historian Henry Gensky at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1, 2023,as he discusses the artwork…
Read More »Landing After Hours Program Features 'A Party Man: Walthall Moore and the Fall of Black Republicans in Missouri'
The Missouri State Museum's "Landing After Hours" program, is held the first Wednesday of each month at the Jefferson Landing State Historic Site. This program will be presented in person and available via Facebook Live. Did you know? You don't…
Read More »Landing After Hours: History and Art: George Caleb Bingham and Order No. 11 Scheduled at Jefferson Landing State Historic Site
Jefferson City, MO – Join team members from Missouri State Museum for a Landing after Hours program on Jan. 4, 2023. History and Art: George Caleb Bingham and Order No. 11 will analyze Bingham’s 1868 controversial painting, Order No. 11.…
Read More »Landing After Hours: Granny Women, Yarb Doctors and Other Missouri Folk Healers Scheduled at Missouri State Museum
Jefferson City, MO – Have you ever met a Missourian who claimed to “buy” people’s warts? What about someone who carries a buckeye in their pocket for luck? Maybe you know someone who has used an herb poultice on a cut. As the…
Read More »Trouble and Triumph Exhibit Showcased at Missouri State Museum
Jefferson City, MO -- In the fall 2021 semester, the Missouri State Museum and students from Lincoln University embarked on a radical and innovative new venture: the special topics course in museum studies. Led by Christine Boston, associate…
Read More »Landing After Hours: The Exorcism of Roland Doe Program at Missouri State Museum on November 2, 2022
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Join Missouri State Museum Educator Lucas Schwartze, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, as he explores what is known about one of the most famous instances of exorcism in America. The 1971 book “The Exorcist” by…
Read More »Teaching American History Seminars Offered at Missouri State Museum
First seminar: “African American Literature - In Their Own Words” Jefferson City, MO – Three “Teaching American History” seminars will be held at the Missouri State Museum in 2022 and early 2023. These free daylong…
Read More »Lee Mace’s Famous Bass Fiddle Now Resides at Missouri State Museum
Jefferson City, MO – For a little more than 50 years, Lee Mace was almost a household name in the Ozarks. Mace and his wife, Joyce, were the founders of Lee Mace’s Ozark Opry, the sign of which still stands along Highway 54 in Osage…
Read More »Landing After Hours: The Capitol Lunettes, Oscar E. Berninghaus and the Taos Society of Artists will be Held at Missouri State Museum on October 5, 2022
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Join Dr. Sarah Jones, art historian for the Missouri State Museum, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, as she explores the history of the Taos Society of Artists and its contribution to the art of the Missouri Capitol. The…
Read More »Landing After Hours: Tri-State Mining District Held at Missouri State Museum
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The lead and zinc mines in the southwestern Missouri’s Jasper, Newton and Lawrence counties played a significant role in our nation’s industrial development. Join Brad Belk, director emeritus of the Joplin…
Read More »Free Teaching American History Seminar Held at Missouri State Museum
JEFFERSON CITY, MO -- The Missouri State Museum is hosting a Teaching American History seminar 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5. Registration for this free daylong seminar is required. Participants will receive a letter of continuing…
Read More »Backyard Concerts Return for 2022 at Jefferson Landing State Historic Site
JEFFERSON CITY, MO -- Backyard concerts are back for 2022! Team members at Jefferson Landing State Historic Site are excited to invite you to another season of live music on the Lohman Lawn. This year, two new-to-Lohman artists will be…
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