Missouri Town Living History Museum
About Missouri Town Living History Museum
Experience the sights, sounds, and smells of a small Missouri town on the eve of the Civil War. Missouri Town is a living history museum with more than 25 buildings dating from 1822 – 1860 spread across nearly 30 picturesque acres. Original structures from seven western Missouri counties are filled with historic tools and furnishings, setting the stage for life in the mid-1800s.
During your self-guided tour, our living history interpreters, heirloom crops, and heritage breed livestock will tell the story of daily life in the small 19th century towns of this region. Special events throughout the year focus on particular aspects of the community, from politics to music to life on the farm.
The museum is situated on rolling, grassy land, with a gravel lane through the center of the site. Please traverse with care.
For the safety of our livestock and interpreters, pets are not permitted in the village.
Missouri Town is available to rent for weddings and other special events. Click here for details.
Historic Sites Event Calendar
Educational Experiences
Give your class a pass to the past! Take students on a trip to the mid-1800s at Missouri Town Living History Museum. Historical interpreters demonstrate how people lived and worked in the time before electricity and motorized vehicles.
All field trip reservations require admissions for a minimum of 40 people. One adult is given a free chaperone admission per every 10 students. Admission for additional adults is $8.00 per person.
Field trips are scheduled Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays each week from April 1st through November 15th.
FIELD TRIPS
Explore Missouri Town: A self-guided tour for all grade levels. You and your students are free to roam throughout the village and visit with our blacksmith, oxen drover, and other authentically dressed Historical Interpreters demonstrating life in a small Missouri village during the mid-19th Century. $3.00 per student. Group size maximum: 120 people
Hands-on History: Life in a Missouri Town: Designed for grades 3 and up. Students are divided into groups and rotate through different stations throughout the village. Presentations may cover tin-smithing, farming, or other subjects related to living in the mid-19th century. $5.00 per student. Group size maximum: 80
On the Job: Working in the 19th Century: Designed for grades 3 and up. Students receive a presentation by one of our Historical Interpreters about one of the many jobs that were done during this time period. Presentations may include blacksmithing, hearth cooking, children’s chores and more. $5.00 per student. Group size maximum: 80
Visit the link below for more information. To request a reservation date or for questions please call (816) 229-8980 x4 or you may email us at historicsites@jacksongov.org or slthompson@jacksongov.org.
Missouri Town Field Trips(PDF, 513KB)
Drive-Thru History Tuesdays
Every Tuesday from April 1 through November 15, visitors can drive their own personal vehicle into Missouri Town to explore the village and visit with our interpreters. Your self-guided tour begins at the Visitor Center where admission is purchased; a site map and driving instructions will be provided. Discounts are available for large, pre-scheduled groups. Email slthompson@jacksongov.org or call 816-229-8980 to arrange your group tour.
Photography
- As a guest at Missouri Town Living History Museum, you agree to allow your image, likeness, and/or sound recordings for the purpose of Jackson County Parks + Rec promotion.
- Non-commercial photography is welcomed.
- Commercial photographers must comply with all guidelines and apply for a photo permit through our Registration Office. Call 816-503-4800 for information.
Location
8010 E Park Road, Lee's Summit, MO 64086 View Map
38.9667755,-94.3165877
8010 E Park Road ,
Lee's Summit, MO 64086
8010 E Park Road ,
Lee's Summit, MO 64086
Missouri Town Living History Museum