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Our historical museum and art gallery, located in beautiful Nifong Park, celebrates the unique cultural heritage of mid-Missouri with exhibits and programs.

Since 2005, the Village at Boone Junction has been a planned village of historic homes, each native to Boone County. Each structure showcases an era and the lifestyle of Boone Countians past, from 1818 through 1930. Explore 200 years of local history with a guided tour of the Village at Boone Junction! Tours are available by appointment April through October. Fee.

All together the History Galleries display areas comprise the 5,500 square feet of historical exhibit space. Open year-round, there are generally multiple history exhibits on display, with each exhibit retiring after a 4-to-12-month period to make room for a new exhibit.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Twin Lakes Recreation Area

6.5-acre swimming lake with sand beach, 26-acre fishing/boating lake, kiddie water park, shelter.

Columbia, MO Recreation

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

Museum of Art and Archeology,

A Part of the University of Missouri in Columbia, the Museum's collections include more than 16,000 objects from six continents and span five millennia –

Columbia, MO Museums

Rock Bridge Memorial State Park

Devil's Icebox Cave, natural rock bridge and numerous sinkholes in Rock Bridge Memorial State Park are part of large limestone cave system dating back thousands of years. Picnic sites and trails.

Columbia, MO State Parks

L.A. Nickell Golf Course

18-Hole public course, driving range, continuous cart paths, riding carts. Call for tee time 573-447-4166

Columbia, MO Golf Courses

Things to do near Columbia, MO

Morrison Observatory

The observatory is celebrating its 165th year. Guided sessions using 12-in. reflecting telescope and 12-in. Clark refractor....

Runge Nature Center

The center includes a 3,000 sq. ft. exhibit hall, a large fish aquarium, wildlife viewing area and five hiking trails. BIR...

Willmore Lodge Visitors Center and Museum

The 6,700 sq. ft. log cabin, built in 1930 by Union Electric, houses a museum of the area, the Lake Area COC, and boasts 10 m...

California Country Club

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...

State Historical Society of Missouri

The Society actively collects materials related to Missouri history. The Society preserves paintings, political cartoons, fin...