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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


State Historical Society of Missouri

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.

Columbia, MO Genealogy

Cooper's Landing

Riverside resort and Marina on the Katy Trail State Park

Columbia, MO Resorts

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

Cottonwoods RV Park

RV and tent sites, electricity, swimming, toilets, showers, playground and store.

Columbia, MO RV Parks

Things to do near Columbia, MO

Centralia Country Club

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

Jefferson Landing State Historic Site

Landing's three buildings date to mid-1800s when they were center of river trade. Lohman building now houses visitors center,...

Boone's Lick State Historic Site

Salt was made at Boone's Lick Spring as early as 1805 by Daniel and Nathan Boone, sons of famed frontiersman Daniel Boone. Tr...

Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre

The Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre is Missouri's oldest professional regional theatre and Arrow Rock is listed as a National Hi...

Columbia Golf & Country Club

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...