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.
Join Missouri Humanities in St. Louis this summer for a fireside chat with bestselling author Denise Kiernan! Kiernan is the author of The Girls of Atomic City and The Last […]
First Saturdays at Keystone: Arts, Culture & Creative Entrepreneurship
Celebrate Independence Day with music at White Haven! Join White Haven Brass—a quintet of talented staff and volunteers from Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site— for a spirited performance honoring […]
MOTELL, Missouri Storytelling organization, will be holding their annual Liars Contest July 10&11. Friday night we will open with a free storytelling concert with nationally renowned storytellers and local live […]
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 […]
Lecture, Power Point and Q&A describing Gen. John C. Fremont's 100 days in command of the Western Department of the US Army, and his wife's role in his campaigns and […]
RiverBend is a five-piece bluegrass known for delivering high-energy, heartfelt performances. Rooted deeply in traditional bluegrass, the band blends time-honored standards with thoughtfully crafted original songs, all driven by authentic […]
Hey KC Book Beat community! We are thrilled to announce KC Nerd Fest — a free, all-ages block party taking over the Englewood Arts District in Independence on Saturday, July […]
The Field House Museum is pleased to welcome author and historian James Erwin! James Erwin will speak on his book Guerillas in Civil War Missouri at the Field House Museum, […]
People drawn to Webster Groves have undoubtedly been struck by the charming old houses tucked away on those leafy avenues. As the casual observer may suspect, there is history in […]
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 […]
Kitty Ledbetter will tell the story of Si Siman's role in creating, developing, securing talent for, and co-producing the first continuous live network country music television show in history (and […]
Our vision is for a more informed, thoughtful, and civil society. Our members’ support help make this possible.
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