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.
There are 1,277 acres with hiking, biking and horse trails. Scenic streams and bluffs along three creeks. Primitive camping permitted. Home to rare and endangered Topeka Shiner and Cherrystone Snail. No facilities.
Columbia, MO Conservation AreasSince 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 MuseumsA 520-acre park includes large playground, skateboard park, Rainbow Softball Center, mountain bike course, shelters, hard surface fitness trail and more.
Columbia, MO ParksHistorical marker, marking where Fort Waynesville was located. The fort, built on a bluff in 1862 provided protection to the ...
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...
Boone's oldest garden contains many varieties of flowers. Rose garden has 400+ different varieties of roses....
The center includes a 3,000 sq. ft. exhibit hall, a large fish aquarium, wildlife viewing area and five hiking trails. BIR...
1868 Hotel. Guided tours, 30 rooms, period antiques, doll, rock and mineral museums, river, and Lewis and Clark seminiar avai...