History Museum on the Square

History museum · Springfield

History Museum on the Square

History museum · Springfield

154 Park Central Square, Springfield, MO 65806

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Interactive museum detailing Ozarks history and Route 66

154 Park Central Square, Springfield, MO 65806 Get directions

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Voted Best New Attraction by USA Today, this downtown museum pairs interactive storytelling with deep Ozarks history and an immersive Route 66 experience. Current exhibits continue the countdown to the Mother Road centennial and highlight local culture throughout the year.

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"At the History Museum on the Square I enjoyed traveling through eight interactive galleries that trace how Springfield and the region shaped American history, including exhibits on Native Americans, the Civil War, and a cool display about the Wild Bill Hickok shootout considered the first Old West shootout." - Matthew Kepnes

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James

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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.

MO Hillbilly

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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.

Elizabeth D.

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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!

Kristin Zolkowski

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Absolutely loved this place. Honestly was not expecting it to be as fun and informational as it was. Don't let the size of the building fool you. Lots of unique things to see and do. My favorite was the the trolley and the route 66 exhibit .

D. Leighann Batemon

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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!!

Jayson Strait

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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!

Irene Estlund

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Great museum to visit for Rt 66 (5th floor), and the entire area of Springfield. Great history here!

Cami Ward

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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.