History Museum on the Square

While tracking down information on another project, the Hillbilly came across the History Museum on the Square. It doesn't matter if you are a history buff or not. This museum has something for anyone. I was impressed with the staff as well. Very knowledgeable and very friendly. If you get the chance, I highly recommend a visit.

Very cool musuem, nice displays very warm and welcoming. Nice native American displays and very clean. Elevator center of building great access for people with disabilities, or stairs to get your cardio in lol. Will be back nice little hidden gem in downtown springfield.

A fantastic museum right in the heart of Springfield! The exhibits do a great job showcasing the rich history and culture of the area, with lots of interesting artifacts and stories. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, making the visit both fun and educational. It’s a perfect stop if you want to learn more about Springfield’s past and its role in Missouri history. Highly recommend for locals and visitors alike!

My bf and I got a free pass from the Library (as long as you have a Springfield Library card you can get a free pass for a week) and it was totally worth it. Very interesting seeing the history of Springfield and the surrounding area. Also they had a route 66 exhibit that was really cool. I definitely recommend it!

This place is so fun, and beautifully organized. I'm looking forward to going more. The interactive kid displays were phenomenal. My children really enjoyed the Wild Bill shoot out area, and the trolley and train exhibits. The game in the train was really hard and the last activity we did before it was time to go, but my oldest asked if we could go back. Absolutely stop in!!

We were passing through the area and interested in Wild Bill Hickock... we stopped at this museum and found it to be well done offering information from different time periods... There is done much yo see that one cannot see everything in one visit... we look forward to visiting again another time...

Love this little treasure trove of information on Springfield, its origin’s and its rich history. So many interactive exhibits for many audiences. I learned so much in a short time. Staff is helpful and friendly as well. A must see to understand what makes this town unique.

The new building is beautiful, and the exhibits are well done. Thank you all for having the Jewish exhibit, especially right now. It would be nice to see some of the Frisco Railroad's history in town because it was such a huge part of Springfield. The train yard was right behind where the museum is. It employed half the area an hour out.

This is a really interesting and well-displayed view of Springfield's past. Multiple floors. Excellent docents to whom you can ask endless questions.