The Sciences and The Arts Fountains, Jefferson City

Name: The Sciences and The Arts Fountains
Address: Jefferson City, United States

#13 among attractions in Jefferson City

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The Sciences and The Arts Fountains are a pair of Bedford limestone fountains, one on either side of the main entrance to the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City, created by Robert Ingersoll Aitken. Each fountain consists of two basins—the lower 35 feet in diameter and the upper 11 feet feet in diameter. The latter are supported by drums on which allegorical figures are carved in relief. The four figures on each fountain alternate between male and female. ()

Coordinates: 38°34'42"N, 92°10'24"W

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Downtown Jefferson CityJefferson City United States

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The Sciences and The Arts Fountains – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Missouri State Capitol, Jefferson Landing State Historic Site, Missouri Governor's Mansion, Missouri State Museum.

~380 ftN
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Missouri State Capitol, Jefferson City
2 min walk • The Missouri State Capitol stands as a beacon of history and governance in Jefferson City, the heart of Missouri. This majestic building, not only a hub for legislative proceedings but also a treasure trove of art and culture, invites visitors to explore its grandeur.
~920 ftE
Museum, Historical place, Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson Landing State Historic Site, Jefferson City
5 min walk • Jefferson Landing State Historic Site is a historic district maintained by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources encompassing several state-owned properties in Jefferson City, Missouri, United States.
~1060 ftE
Museum, History museum, Thomas Jefferson
Missouri Governor's Mansion, Jefferson City
6 min walk • The Missouri Governor's Mansion is a historic U.S. residence in Jefferson City, Missouri. It is located at 100 Madison Street. On May 21, 1969, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It is located in the Missouri State Capitol Historic District.
~360 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Natural history museum
Missouri State Museum, Jefferson City
2 min walk • The Missouri State Museum is Missouri's showpiece museum. It was founded in 1919 and is located in Jefferson City, Missouri, inside the state capitol on the ground floor of the building.
~750 ftNE
Monuments and statues
Fountain of the Centaurs, Jefferson City
4 min walk • Fountain of the Centaurs is a fountain located on the grounds of the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City, Missouri, north of the Capitol building.
~1250 ftE
History museum, Museum
Cole County Historical Museum, Jefferson City
7 min walk • Cole County Historical Society Building, also known as the B. Gratz Brown House, is a historic building located at Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1871, and is a two-story, Victorian style, brick rowhouse. It is three bays wide and features segmental arched windows. It was renovated in 1948.
~1490 ftSE
Synagogue
Temple Beth El, Jefferson City
8 min walk • Temple Beth El in Jefferson City, Missouri, was built in 1883. It is located at 318 Monroe St. and has been in continuous use at that location since its construction. Shabbat services are led by members of the congregation every Friday night, and holiday services are also observed. The congregation is affiliated with the URJ.
0.5 miSE
Tudor Revival architecture
Hobo Hill Historic District, Jefferson City
14 min walk • Hobo Hill Historic District is a national historic district located in Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri. It encompasses seven contributing buildings in a predominantly residential section of Jefferson City.
~1670 ftSE
Thomas Jefferson, Interesting neighbourhood, Romanesque architecture
Cole County Courthouse and Jail-Sheriff's House, Jefferson City
9 min walk • Cole County Courthouse and Jail-Sheriff's House is a historic courthouse, jail and sheriff's residence, located in Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1896-1897 and is a three-story, Romanesque Revival style, stone building. It measures 107 feet by 69 feet and features corner pavilions and a central clock tower.
0.5 miSE
Interesting neighbourhood
Ivy Terrace, Jefferson City
13 min walk • Ivy Terrace, also known as the Gov. Lawrence V. Stephens House, is a historic home located at Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri. Built in 1893, it is a 2+1⁄2-story, Queen Anne style frame dwelling. It sits on a foundation of rough limestone blocks.
0.5 miSE
Interesting neighbourhood
Jefferson Female Seminary, Jefferson City
12 min walk • Jefferson Female Seminary, also known as Jefferson Female College, are two historic school buildings located at Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri, USA. They were built between 1884 and 1898 and are adjacent two-story, five bay brick buildings. They have both front and rear porches and hipped roofs.

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Which popular attractions are close to The Sciences and The Arts Fountains?

Nearby attractions include Missouri State Museum, Jefferson City (2 min walk), Missouri State Capitol, Jefferson City (2 min walk), Fountain of the Centaurs, Jefferson City (4 min walk), Lohman's Landing Building, Jefferson City (5 min walk).

How to get to The Sciences and The Arts Fountains by public transport?

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Jefferson City (9 min walk)