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…
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