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The State Historical Society of Missouri Center for Missouri Studies

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One of the Top rated Museums in Columbia


Address

605 Elm St, Columbia, MO 65201

Website

shsmo.org

Contact

(800) 747-6366

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (69 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Saturday: 10 AM to 2 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), Closed, Hours might differ
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Thursday: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Friday: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

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  • 5/5 Wyn F. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful paintings. Enjoyed the exhibit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Timothy D. 6 years ago on Google
    If you love to do genealogy and you have Missouri roots, you must go here to find your people. Whether its county histories, old county maps and gazetteers or the newspaper collection, you can be swept away in time! I didn't even mention the beautiful art gallery.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Randall K. 4 years ago on Google
    The building and new location are superb! This is a treasure long overdue. The Thomas Hart Benton Lithograph Exhibition is most excellent and well worth the time to spend seeing this Grand Opening venue. I found the Gift Shop area to be well stocked with unique and unusual items. A must-see when visiting Columbia downtown and/or the University of Missouri campus.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eden J. 1 year ago on Google
    Very beautiful building and amazing people

  • 5/5 Istu L. 1 year ago on Google
    Sad to see Building Going Down 😞 looks like Doing proper tear down with misters to avoid asbestos/ contamination. Filters on drains and workers protected.

  • 5/5 Rita P. 1 year ago on Google
    The art museum was beautiful. This facility has much to offer. We had an appt to review specific archived materials. The staff was so helpful. There is so much to learn from history. Beautiful facility.

  • 5/5 Office M. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful architecture and friendly,knowledgeable staff compliment the Missouri art gallery, book store, and library well!

  • 5/5 K T. 2 years ago on Google
    Very cool place to visit. If you like art and history, you have to check it out.

  • 5/5 GC B. 5 years ago on Google
    Great group of people working hard to preserve Missouri history

  • 5/5 Michelle G. 2 years ago on Google
    Secret gem near campus & downtown. Wealth of knowledge of Missouri's past! Great Museum!

  • 5/5 Rebecca Ann B. 2 years ago on Google
    Wonderful museum and research area. Very helpful staff. I was intimidated by the thought of using the reference material. No worries. The staff were amazing and helpful.

  • 5/5 Jesse H. 7 years ago on Google
    The exhibits are fantastic

  • 5/5 Evan C. 7 years ago on Google
    The art gallery in the basement is one of the best secret places in Columbia.

  • 5/5 Melissa L. 10 months ago on Google
    Went today for the very first time really happy with the helpful staff

  • 5/5 Devodare_Chicago 7 years ago on Google
    A great museum. Rotating exhibits, and some excellent permanent paintings.

  • 4/5 Ray B. 7 years ago on Google
    Very helpful staff. I purchased several interesting books in the gift shop and enjoyed a visit to the exhibit gallery.

  • 5/5 Wes K. 8 months ago on Google
    Simply amazing! If you live in Missouri, this is a must visit.

  • 4/5 Debra Foster G. 5 years ago on Google
    Quick and efficient staff.

  • 5/5 Beth G. 5 years ago on Google
    Great Tour from Joan and Kevin. New display soon

  • 5/5 Juliana 4 years ago on Google
    This place is truly the best! An amazing book store full of everything Missouri made by Missourians! Bookstore is also a little cafe, so they really do have everything! There is even a sitting area outside the bookstore for you to hangout! The art gallery is so unique and interesting! The staff is so friendly and kind! Definitely a great place to research or to just hang out!

  • 5/5 Nick M. 4 years ago on Google
    Very good. Great collection of Missouri artists and editorial cartoons also park for free on the North side of building

  • 5/5 Rick J. 4 years ago on Google
    Its a great place to touch base with history.

  • 5/5 John H. 4 years ago on Google
    Great new facility, very well curated exhibits. Great place for research

  • 5/5 Anne N. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful facility. Really enjoyed the art gallery.

  • 5/5 Brenda B. 11 years ago on Google
    A beautiful place. People very useful. Bonus several small nice museums/art gallery within walking distance.

  • 5/5 Zhongyi L. 5 years ago on Google
    There are many useful books.

  • 1/5 lg m. 4 years ago on Google
    Inappropriate artwork for public display

  • 5/5 Cerita S. 5 years ago on Google
    Great place for genealogy research.

  • 5/5 Ryan Q. 5 years ago on Google
    Great staff. Incredible books on sale in the gift shop ♥️

  • 5/5 steve s. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful new building. Well organized inside

  • 5/5 Bradd A. 4 years ago on Google
    A magnificent facility that incorporates a vision and operational capacity to serve Missouri with great impact.

  • 5/5 Courtney D. 4 years ago on Google
    Such a rich space inviting inspired research, with helpful assistants.

  • 5/5 Will J. 5 years ago on Google
    I was glad to visit the gallery in the last week it will be open. As a graduating senior about to leave my home state, it was good to reflect on what it means to be a Missourian through the art here. This location will permanently close April 19 2019. I look forward to visiting the SHS in its new building this summer!


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