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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.
Love and War: A Doughboy’s Diary -- “The honor of your presence is requested at the marriage of Frances Truitt and Lieut. James F. Rogers on April 9, 1918.” Costumed in bridal attire, Dr. Becky Imhauser shares the love story of this couple based on Lieut. Rogers’ unpublished World War I diary. Written with clarity, […]
The Rocky Horror Show October 30 - November 9, 2025 In this cult classic, sweethearts Brad and Janet, stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter. As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker and a creepy butler. […]
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 Miniatures’ vast and awe-inspiring collections for visitors near and far. All attendees can explore the Museum at no charge.
Raytown's Salute to Veterans Join the Raytown community for a special Veterans Day celebration honoring those who have served our country. This event is an opportunity for the community to express gratitude to veterans from all branches of the military, including the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard. Event […]
Raytown's Salute to Veterans Join the Raytown community for a special Veterans Day celebration honoring those who have served our country. This event is an opportunity for the community to express gratitude to veterans from all branches of the military, including the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard. Event […]
A panel discussion on the historic and contemporary challenges faced by minority golfers in Kansas City and around the nation Panelists will include; Don Kuehn, 2022 inductee into the Kansas City Golf Hall of Fame; member of the Board of Directors of Central Links Golf and winner of 56 local, state, and national tournaments; Bob […]
The Kansas City Monuments Coalition will host Dr. Sandra Enriquez, Professor of History at University of Missouri - Kansas City and oral history specialist, for a practical workshop focused on best practices in oral history research and preservation. Drawing from years of experience conducting community-based oral history projects, Dr. Enriquez will guide participants through an […]
A pioneering dance innovator, noted for decades of collaborations with leading forces in avant-garde jazz, Dianne McIntyre returns to The Black Rep with a major new work featuring a score by celebrated composer Diedre Murray and poems by Obie-winning playwright Ntozake Shange. This elegant and captivating work employs a live jazz ensemble and a company […]
New Short Term Exhibit: KC Fire! This exhibit, in partnership with the Kansas City Fire Historical Society, will tell the story of the KCFD and the City's Black Firefighters. Photographs and uniforms from within the Black Archives Collection will be on display, with multiple items from KCFHS, including game well boxes, helmets, photographs, nozzles, and […]
Science City is “Building a Future” all month long! Join us for new special activities and interactive demos happening all month long – all thinking ahead to the future! Activities are featured daily Tuesday – Sunday, and are all included with your Science City admission or free for members. FEATURED SPECIAL ACTIVITES*: Creative Corner: Concentric […]
Join MOCHE as we host Dr. Luke Ritter from Missouri Humanities Speaker’s Bureau and St. Louis Community College as he discusses this important but little known episode in environmental history. MOCHE will provide light snacks. Thursday, December 4, 2025 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm Good News Brewing Company 2886 S. Hwy 94, Defiance MO
Time & Location: Thursday, December 4th, 2025, 6:00pm -7:30pm St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum Auditorium 36 Millstone Campus Dr, St. Louis, MO 63146 About the Program: Join us for our final program of the year — A Night in Vienna: An Exploration of Jewish Music featuring acclaimed pianist Catherine Kautsky. The child of two […]
