Missouri State Museum, Jefferson City

Name: Missouri State Museum
Address: 201 W Capitol Ave, Jefferson City, 65101-1556, United States
Telephone: +1 573-751-2854

#5 among attractions in Jefferson City

Museum, History museum, Natural history museum

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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. ()

Coordinates: 38°34'44"N, 92°10'21"W

Address

201 W Capitol AveDowntown Jefferson CityJefferson City 65101-1556 United States

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+1 573-751-2854

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Missouri State Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Missouri State Capitol, Jefferson Landing State Historic Site, Missouri Governor's Mansion, Fountain of the Centaurs.

~180 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Missouri State Capitol, Jefferson City
1 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.
~630 ftE
Museum, Historical place, Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson Landing State Historic Site, Jefferson City
4 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.
~860 ftE
Museum, History museum, Thomas Jefferson
Missouri Governor's Mansion, Jefferson City
5 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.
~420 ftN
Monuments and statues
Fountain of the Centaurs, Jefferson City
3 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.
~1130 ftSE
History museum, Museum
Cole County Historical Museum, Jefferson City
6 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.
~360 ftSW
Monuments and statues
The Sciences and The Arts Fountains, Jefferson City
2 min walk • 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.
~1630 ftS
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.
0.7 miNW
Bridge
Jefferson City Bridge, Jefferson City
18 min walk • The Jefferson City Bridge is the name for two continuous through arch truss bridges over the Missouri River at Jefferson City, Missouri, over which U.S. Routes 54 and 63 travel between Cole and Callaway Counties.
0.6 miS
Tudor Revival architecture
Hobo Hill Historic District, Jefferson City
15 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.
0.7 miSE
Romanesque architecture
East End Drugs, Jefferson City
17 min walk • East End Drugs is a historic commercial building located at Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri. It was built between 1892 and 1898, and is a two-story, Romanesque Revival style brick two-part commercial block. It features a corner entrance, as well as a highly detailed cornice and attic level windows.
~1710 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Missouri State Museum?

Nearby attractions include Missouri State Capitol, Jefferson City (1 min walk), The Sciences and The Arts Fountains, Jefferson City (2 min walk), Fountain of the Centaurs, Jefferson City (3 min walk), Jefferson Landing State Historic Site, Jefferson City (4 min walk).

How to get to Missouri State Museum by public transport?

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Jefferson City (8 min walk)