Welcome to the
Multiculture-Verse
What is the Multiculture-Verse?
The Missouri Humanities Multiculture-Verse is your gateway to a never-ending collection of diverse experiences. Meet the countless people, places and ideas that shape our society. Explore our past, present and future. Experience the infinite stories that make Missouri, Missouri. And it’s always changing with new activities and content. Are you ready to find your next adventure? Start exploring now.
Voices and Votes: Democracy in America
From the Revolution to civil rights, explore this traveling Smithsonian exhibit on our evolving democracy, coming to a Missouri town near you.
Missouri Marvels
Missouri Marvels is our 2024 Signature Series of in-person events and digital content that showcase our state’s trailblazers and their role in discovery and innovation.
Podcast Series and More
Humanities TV
“Journey of the Osage” is a vivid chronicle of the historic Missouri tribe told in their own voice — from their beginnings and customs to their forced displacement along the Trail of Tears.
Literature Programs
Looking for your next great read? Dive into our literature programs for amazing Missouri authors, books, recommendations and events.
Exactly, 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 HORIZONS
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 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
MOmentum Gala
Join our celebration of humanities in Missouri, featuring live musical entertainment by Janet Evra, a silent auction and a chance to mingle with prominent members of Missouri’s cultural community.
Heartland Book Festival
Explore stories and literature through musical and theater performances, photography exhibitions and creative workshops, and join in on panel discussions with local and national authors and celebrated children’s authors at this free Kansas City event.
