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.
A legacy of leadership and grantmaking. Read the magazine!
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.
A series of six exhibitions and presentations, curated and implemented by Dr. Billie Follensbee, Museum Studies Program Coordinator, exploring the history and culture of the Ozarks October 2024-September 2025 at […]
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 […]
Ozarks Riverways Foundation will install an exhibit that highlights the beauty and wonder of our Ozark region.
With support from the Missouri Humanities Council, the team who brings you the podcast A People's History of Kansas City are taking the show on the road with three great bingo events. Hosts and producers […]
Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a free concert on the lawn in front of the house, featuring the Old Jawbone, an old-time string band. Bring a blanket […]
There are countless ways to give back, and many of them will be on display at this year’s Service Fair on the Square! Join us for the second annual event, […]
Powerpoint presentation (45 minutes) and Q & A about Missouri's most famous 19th Century artist, and the on-line "catalogue raisonne" of his paintings. (A catalogue raisonne is the definitive reference […]
This year marks the 35th anniversary of the Katy Trail State Park, a popular recreation trail that stretches along the Missouri River from Machens in St. Charles County to Clinton […]
We do not need more good neighbors. Instead, we need engaged neighbors! By making this change, and moving against the tide of our culture of isolation and loneliness – you […]
More than 100 artists are invited to showcase their wares at this exclusive juried event. The family-friendly festival is free and open to the public. Mosaics features live musical entertainment, […]
This outdoor living history event will take you back to Grant’s presidency. You’ll be guided to different parts of White Haven to hear stories from people who were influenced and […]
The Show Me State Air Show is coming to the Jefferson City Memorial Airport. Packed full of fun, the gates open at 9:00 am with aircraft on display, buy a […]
