Missouri History Museum facts for kids
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Missouri History Museum
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| Established | 1866 |
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| Location | St. Louis, Missouri, United States |
| Public transit access |  MetroBus Loop Trolley Red Blue At Forest Park-DeBaliviere station |
The Missouri History Museum is located in Forest Park in St. Louis, Missouri. It tells the story of Missouri's history. The museum is run by the Missouri Historical Society, which started in 1866. You can visit the museum for free because it gets support from local taxes through the Metropolitan Zoological Park and Museum District.
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Museum Buildings
The main building of the museum is called the Jefferson Memorial Building. It was built in 1913 using money earned from the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, also known as the 1904 World's Fair.
In 1988, the museum became part of the Metropolitan Zoological Park and Museum District. This meant it started getting money from local property taxes, which helped it grow.
In 2000, a big new part of the museum, called the Emerson Center, was finished. This addition made the museum much larger and able to welcome more visitors and shows. The Emerson Center has a huge glass front facing south. It was designed by a company called Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum. This new section added a lot more space for exhibits, plus an auditorium, classrooms, a restaurant, and a gift shop. The Emerson Center was even recognized by the American Institute of Architects for its design that helps protect the environment. It's a great example of a green museum.
Museum Collections and Exhibits
The museum has many special items. These include important national artifacts, as well as items related to Missouri and St. Louis. For example, you can see old items from the first settlers and Native American groups in the area. There are also many things from the Louisiana Purchase Exposition (the 1904 World's Fair).
A very popular part of the collection is about Charles Lindbergh and his famous flight across the Atlantic Ocean in his plane, the Spirit of St. Louis. You can even see a copy of the Spirit of St. Louis plane right in the museum!
The museum also has many items from the Lewis and Clark Expedition, which happened from 1804 to 1806. St. Louis was the starting point for this important journey, so it makes sense that many of their artifacts are kept here.
In the past, the museum has hosted special traveling exhibits. These have included displays about the restoration of the Fox Theatre and a tour celebrating the Americans with Disabilities Act. A very important exhibit was the Lewis and Clark National Bicentennial Exhibition, which marked 200 years since their famous journey.
Visiting the Museum
It's free to get into the Missouri History Museum!
Popular Exhibits
See also
In Spanish: Museo de Historia de Misuri para niños
