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.
Celebrate the works of two acclaimed, award-winning American authors at the William Faulkner and Louise Erdrich Conference, hosted by the Center for Faulkner Studies at Southeast Missouri State University. The […]
Author Tim Scherrer will present on his new book, Do Our Part: The Tragic Tale of the Weldon Spring Ordnance Works at the Weldon Spring Interpretive Center on the 86th […]
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 […]
Century Homes Tour October 24, 2026 Brief Descriptions of Homes on Tour The McLagan-Black House East Argonne The former “History House” is a familiar Kirkwood Landmark. It was acquired by […]
Come explore Missouri's oldest cemetery and experience the stories of early pioneers of Ste. Genevieve by lantern light. Although close to Halloween, the intent of the Spirit Reunion is not […]
From Seneca Falls to Congress, women spent century fighting for the right to vote. Join Ranger Sky Castilleja in a program about the journey to women’s voting rights, notable suffragists, […]
Eurydice reimagines the classic Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice from Eurydice’s perspective. After falling deeply in love with Orpheus, a gifted musician, Eurydice dies unexpectedly on her wedding day […]
Eurydice reimagines the classic Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice from Eurydice’s perspective. After falling deeply in love with Orpheus, a gifted musician, Eurydice dies unexpectedly on her wedding day […]
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 […]
Come join us for a day of fun, filled with family-friendly activities including live demonstrations, people dressed up in attire matching the theme of Sherwood Forest, lots of games for […]
The Field House Museum is pleased to welcome Dick Benach on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 1:00 PM. This program features Dick Benach as Junior Officer Robert Zavel. Lieutenant Colonel […]
Tell Me Somethin' Good is The Black Rep's hit musical revue created and conceived by Ron Himes, the founder of The Black Rep. It is a high-energy revue that spans […]
Our vision is for a more informed, thoughtful, and civil society.
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