Experience Missouri’s Common Thread.
Find your cultural interests.
Missouri Humanities is your common thread to a never-ending collection of diverse experiences. Meet the many people, places and ideas that make up the fabric of our society. Explore our past, present and future. Experience the interwoven stories that make Missouri, Missouri. And it’s always changing with a new blend of activities and content. Are you ready to uncover your next adventure? Start exploring now.
Voices & Votes: Democracy in America
From the Revolution to civil rights, explore this free traveling Smithsonian exhibit on our evolving democracy, coming to a Missouri town near you.
Podcast Series & More
Hear amazing Missouri stories about our people and places. Check out our Signature Series podcasts, including “Missouri Marvels,” “Proud to Be” and “Small Town Showcase.”
Humanities TV
Stream shows such as the Emmy-nominated “Si Otsedoha (We Are Still Here): Remembering Cherokee Removal,” chronicling the grueling annual 950-mile bike ride along the Trail of Tears.
Mo Humanities Magazine
Get free issues of Mo Humanities magazine online or delivered right to your door. Read diverse thought-provoking stories by and about Missourians or submit an article of your own!
Literature Programs
Looking for your next great read? Dive into our literature programs for amazing Missouri authors, books, recommendations and events.
Capacity Building
Discover a variety of free capacity building workshop webinars covering crucial topics such as fundraising and marketing — an essential resource for those looking to make a lasting impact in their communities.
What Are The Humanities?
It’s All of Us
Simply put, the humanities are the study of how people connect to the human experience through history, culture and traditions.
Our Stories
Explore stories from people who came before us, appreciate places that have changed with time and learn from past ways of thinking.
Our Programs
Explore Missouri’s cultural heritage, hear stories, experience history and discover local communities through podcasts, videos, events and more.
Our Experiences
Experience how people, the arts and different traditions helped shape our state at cultural events, festivals and institutions all across Missouri.
What is Missouri Humanities?
Missouri Humanities is dedicated to enriching lives and strengthening communities by connecting Missouri with the people, places and ideas that shape us all and bring us together.
Upcoming Events
An Evening with LeVar Burton: A Keynote of Missouri Humanities’ Ozarks Engaged Symposium
LeVar Burton will discuss how literacy builds connections and strengthens civic engagement during a moderated conversation with (To Be Announced Soon).
St. Louis Premiere: Not In Our Wildest Dreams
This documentary examines the role of the Missouri Supreme Court, focusing on the state’s historic female majority’s teamwork in promoting civic engagement and empowering youth, as well as exploring their personal journeys.
2025 Keynote Address: Ron Chernow
