category : Genealogy
The Society actively collects materials related to Missouri history. The Society preserves paintings, political cartoons, fine art prints, photographs, newspapers, maps, and the written records of individuals, families, and organizations.

Society operations support six research centers across Missouri, in Cape Girardeau, Columbia, Kansas City, Rolla, Saint Louis, and Springfield. The regional centers allow patrons to view collections and conduct research locally.

Admission: Free
Hours: Year-round
Address: 605 Elm Street
Phone: 573-882-7083
Our Email: contact@shsmo.org
Our Website:shsmo.org

Come visit us in Columbia, Missouri

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Shelter Gardens

You'll want to plan time to stroll through this award-winning 5-acre garden with over 300 varieties of trees, shrubs, and over 15,000 annuals &

Columbia, MO Gardens

Finger Lakes State Park

Reclaimed strip-mine area is one of two state parks where off-road motorcycling is allowed. Seven strip pits for swimming, canoeing and fishing. Camping and picnicking facilities. RV and tent sites, electricity, trails, toilets, showers and ADA accessible.

Columbia, MO State Parks

MKT Nature Trail

8.2 mi. walking/biking trail. A spur of the Katy Trail State Park Trail with trailhead in downtown Columbia.

Columbia, MO Recreation

Downtown Historic Walk

Discover downtown Columbia'

Columbia, MO Tours

University of Missouri - Museum of Anthropology

Since 1885, the Museum's collections of anthropological, archaeological and ethnographic objects have prompted visitors and scholars to broaden their understanding of human behavior, past and present.

Columbia, MO Museums

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State Historical Society of Missouri