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.
The Picture of Dorian Gray Book by Oscar Wilde Adapted by Merlin Holland and John O'Connor September 10-20, 2026 Set in the decadent world of Victorian London, a beautiful young […]
When historians visit the archive, they often find weird, surprising, and fun material that they rarely get to share with others…but that ends here! This event shares the stories of […]
Saturday, September 12, join communities across the country as we honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost on September 11, 2001, and pay tribute to the first responders and service members […]
Come join us in Historic Downtown Ste. Genevieve for the Second Annual Fly with The Hive Honey Festival. There will be honey forging demos and vendors selling honey related items. […]
Bring the whole family to Free Days at the Museum. Occurring on every second Sunday of the month, Free Days provide greater access to The National Museum of Toys and […]
Each Fall, the Foundation for Restoration of Ste. Genevieve invites a number of scholars to present on various topics pertaining to Ste. Genevieve and mid-Mississippi valley culture in the colonial […]
In 1876, Archer Alexander (1806-1880) became America’s embodiment of the word Emancipation. On the only memorial ever erected by the formerly enslaved to President Abraham Lincoln in Washington, D.C. he […]
The Black Rep kicks off it's 50th season with The Color Purple (The Musical) Jazz, blues and gospel music carry us through Celie's odyssey and all who affect her in […]
Join us as we celebrate the restoration of the historic Lodge and its exciting new chapter as home to Missouri Humanities! This event is co-hosted by Missouri Humanities and The […]
Come join us for a fun filled family friendly event in historic downtown Ste. Genevieve September 26th 10am -6pm. The Oktoberfest will feature an Volks Wagen Parade, games, Muny band, […]
Bring the whole family to Free Days at the Museum. Occurring on every second Sunday of the month, Free Days provide greater access to The National Museum of Toys and […]
Felix Valle House State Historic Site is once again participating in Ste. Genevieve’s Rural Heritage Day festival. This annual event celebrates the rural traditions of Ste. Genevieve and Ste. Genevieve […]
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