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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

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

Three Creeks Conservation Area

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 Areas

Cooper's Landing

Riverside resort and Marina on the Katy Trail State Park

Columbia, MO Resorts

Cosmopolitan Recreation Area

A 520-acre park includes large playground, skateboard park, Rainbow Softball Center, mountain bike course, shelters, hard surface fitness trail and more.

Columbia, MO Parks

University Concet Series

Broadway musicals, comedy, 60

Columbia, MO Theatres

Things to do near Columbia, MO

Frog Rock

It's a photo op! See the rock that looks likea frog overlooking the Waynesville Hill....

Crocker Community Park

Come play in our park. Swimming pool and fishing pond. ADA ...

Three Creeks Conservation Area

There are 1,277 acres with hiking, biking and horse trails. Scenic streams and bluffs along three creeks. Primitive camping p...

Arrow Rock 19th Century Tour

19th-century Arrow Rock comes alive with historic house tours, Doctor Sappington's Museum and more....