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Over 50 years dedicated to helping Missourians explore the people, places, and ideas that shape our society.
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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.
The First Kansas Colored Volunteer Infantry were the first black troops to see combat in the American Civil War and this distinction was given to them at a battle that […]
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 […]
It is commonly believed that the Civil War ended at Appomattox, Virginia on April 9, 1865 when Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union General Ulysses S. Grant. However, […]
New Short Term Exhibit from April 1-28, 2026: Echoes of Blackness by Dawn Tree Dawn Tree is a abstract surrealist artist, journalist, and author. Founder of Underground Tree Studios, she […]
In celebration of the Route 66 Centennial, the State Historical Society of Missouri (SHSMO) presents Barter Boat—a traveling art project built on object exchange, storytelling, and community connection. Before we […]
New Short Term Exhibit from April 1-28, 2026: Echoes of Blackness by Dawn Tree Dawn Tree is a abstract surrealist artist, journalist, and author. Founder of Underground Tree Studios, she […]
New Short Term Exhibit from April 1-28, 2026: Echoes of Blackness by Dawn Tree Dawn Tree is a abstract surrealist artist, journalist, and author. Founder of Underground Tree Studios, she […]
New Short Term Exhibit from April 1-28, 2026: Echoes of Blackness by Dawn Tree Dawn Tree is a abstract surrealist artist, journalist, and author. Founder of Underground Tree Studios, she […]
New Short Term Exhibit from April 1-28, 2026: Echoes of Blackness by Dawn Tree Dawn Tree is a abstract surrealist artist, journalist, and author. Founder of Underground Tree Studios, she […]
The Missouri Book Festival celebrates the best of regional life, culture, and history with an array of dynamic programming meant to promote literacy and encourage reading. Events take place in […]
As the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States approaches, join us at the Field House Museum to learn about St. Louis’ own Revolutionary War battle. Ron Hack […]
We are partnering with New Roots Urban Farm for our first event of the long-term Griot Green initiative dedicated to preserving heirloom seeds, connecting local farmers and apothecaries, and supporting […]
