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.
Voices & Votes: Democracy in America, an exhibition from the Smithsonian Institution. Developed as part of the Museum on Main Street (MoMS) program, this exhibit is designed especially for small […]
Blue Springs City Theatre is proud to offer A Midsummer Night's Gala at the Blue Springs Elks Lodge. This promises to be a night of magic, live music, entertainment, games, […]
Step back in time at the Lathrop Living History Festival at the Lathrop Antique Show Grounds, October 10-11, 2025! Presenters, performers, field trips, shopping at the pioneer General Store, hands-on […]
Hands-on, Living History experience the pioneer life in Missouri! Friday is free field trip day welcoming 3rd-5th grade students from across the area! Live speakers, presenters, demonstrators, and hands-on experience. […]
An impressive lineup of nationally prominent and regional authors will be featured at the third year of the Heartland Book Festival on Friday, October 10, at Mid-Continent Public Library’s Woodneath […]
An impressive lineup of nationally prominent and regional authors will be featured at the third year of the Heartland Book Festival on Friday, October 10, at Mid-Continent Public Library’s Woodneath […]
Join us for a wonderful afternoon in Tower Grove Park on October 11, 2025, for a FUNdraiser supporting the Field House Museum. This unique event provides instrumental support in continuing […]
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 […]
Former Lindenwood University Professor, Dr. Jeffrey Smith, tells the macabre story of 19th century “resurrectionists” who clandestinely provided cadavers to expanding medical schools.
As part of a weekend of events to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Jefferson City, the 100 block of Madison Street will be filled with re-enactors and booths with a […]
“Star light, star bright” is a family program with a touch of whimsy, focused on reducing light pollution at your home. We’ll also discover the easiest way to identify the […]
The Red Star Intertribal Gourd Dance Society will host a one-day Pow Wow inside Clinton Missouri's Benson Center on Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 12:30 pm to 10:00 pm. The Pow […]
