Meet the team striving to create a vibrant Missouri where the humanities are accessible to all.
Over 50 years dedicated to helping Missourians explore the people, places, and ideas that shape our society.
The study of how people connect to the human experience through history, culture, and traditions.
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Our Cultural Heritage Services program supports museums, historical societies, and other heritage organizations across the state through workshops and one-on-one coaching.
Missouri Humanities strives to implement and support initiatives that highlight Native stories and voices.
In celebration of both the 100th anniversary of Route 66 and America’s 250th birthday, the “Route 66 Centennial Traveling Exhibit” (“Exhibit”) will bring the stories and images of the Mother […]
The 45th Annual Mushroom Festival in Richmond, MO, takes place from May 1, to May 2, 2026, featuring a variety of activities, food vendors, and contests celebrating mushrooms. Food and […]
A hundred years ago, the deadliest tornado in American history originated in southern Missouri. Now known as the “Tri-State Tornado,” the storm originated near Ellington and swept through southeast Missouri […]
Kansas City Metro area and beyond—mark your calendars for the 100th anniversary of our iconic Cinco de Mayo Fiesta! Join us on the historic Westside, where it all began in […]
Kansas City Metro area and beyond—mark your calendars for the 100th anniversary of our iconic Cinco de Mayo Fiesta! Join us on the historic Westside, where it all began in […]
