We wanted to rent the Christoper Wren church for an anniversary…read more They initially quoted a price of $2,000. and were totally inflexible even with reduced needs (i.e., afternoon only, no rehearsal the night before). That was not quite right, but we accepted it. But when we were ready to confirm, they advised us that they were bumping up the price by 40% (so $2,800 total), plus were adding a $500 cleaning fee, none of which was on their website or mentioned in any of their prior correspondence with us. Their excise was, "Oops, we didn't get around to updating the website?" Pathetic. Then, even though we'd already been communicating for a while, they said they wouldn't honor the $2,000 price. They said we were asking for a "discount," but what we were actually asking them to do was to simply honor their original quote. Their response was that they wouldn't budge on the preposterous $800 increase by even a dollar. A visit to the facilities is enjoyable. But avoid trying to do business with them, because they have no character or integrity.

Not interested in history during my school years, this was a place to go as an adult. So much great…read moreinformation on Churchill, his speech, life, The Cold War, etc. Thoroughly enjoyed the day here

We visited this museum today and it's small, but excellent. The museum director spent a lot of…read moretime explaining exhibits and he even opened up the car and Jeep to few the engine bays. It's free, but we made a donation. There exhibits from the Civil War through the recent American wars. Just a great place with great people.

Excellent Museum. It…read moreis on the small end of the scale but the quality is extremely high. Lots of historical items that are well curated and displayed in excellent condition. I loved seeing all of the detailed gear inside and outside of the building my young kids loved the large aircraft.

I've been into model trains since I was a young man. My wife and I took our grandson here, knowing…read morehe'd have some interest and it definitely rocked. Upon entering, one of the staff gave us a great tour that included the introduction to the sizes, and some of the gems and finds that are on display. As we moved through, we went from experience to experience and then arrived in a large room with multiple layers, sprawling across a large area. As always, model trains are undergoing constant updates and improvement, but this gives insight into a hobby that enthralls so many people across the country. Definitely worth the hour journey for us and the nominal fee.

This place is so cool! TRAINS are EVERYWHERE. Rooms of trains!!!…read more Various scales. Many different scenes. So much detail. I was told the layouts are changed up regularly, so there will always be something new to see. Kids are welcome. There is a room with hands-on stuff (and plenty of Thomas). The front room has few items for purchase, but this isn't a store. This is a train-lover's dream. I attended the FREE admission open house on New Year's Day! Cake was served. It's just so wonderful! Recommended for both the enthusiasts and the merely curious.

" Brings Back Memories "…read more We went to the Big River Train Town Museum and Loved it. This Museum brought back so many memories as I owned and still have a large Lionel train collection that i used to take out every Christmas and play with. Seeing all of these different train and towns set up in one area was so cool. What a great place to remember how you grew up and it was nice to see all of the young kids having a great time in the Museum.

Okay I'm going to admit it. This place is very neat. It's got so many different types of trains…read morethat even Sheldon Cooper would have fun here. Only down side is that it is super tiny. I mean like really tiny to where you feel like you are standing on top of each other. The person behind the counter was super sweet. She gave a kid a train whistle, I think, for coming in with his family while exploring. This is great for kids and I bet it's neat during Christmas time. All decorated and everything. Hey, I would go all out on the holiday train theme if I owned this place. And in case you did not know, there are trains galore for all ages to enjoy and even buy. This being said, I would recommend coming in here for a quick visit on your way to see the Mark Twain stuff.

A free gallery of local history and Missouri fine art from the past is inside the historical…read moresociety on campus, and there is also art displayed on the walls in the halls. I learned that Brad Pitt went to Mizzou! It is a small collection, but it works well together, with multiple pieces by the same artists. Stop by if you are on campus. It is in the same building as the library, but with a different entrance.

I have enjoyed having this art gallery/library/archive in my backyard, but I never really used it…read more I mean, it was only for folks researching their geneology or something, right? Well, when it came time that I needed to do some digging around for local Missouri lore related to square dancing, I did a little checking on their website and as Emeril says, BAM!, they cooked up exactly what I needed. The best part was, it was free. I mean, I guess my taxes are paying for it, but the folks who work there are really helpful, they actually seem like they want to assist me, and they had all this equipment for me to use when I needed to listen to some cassette tapes and even some reel-to-reel audio. Of course, there were some weird things I had to get used to. No pens. None. Nada. Zip. Zilch. Zed. But I could carry around electromagnets, no problem? Anyhow, that being said, I had to get used to other archivist rules (keep everything that was in a folder, actually keep it in the folder). But since they deal with one-of-a-kind stuff, and they don't want to lose anything, this makes sense. I wish I had a reason to delve into their archives earlier, now this place is on my list whenever I have any inkling to learn something about Missouri history.

I fell in love with Hermann even more after taking the tour at the Deutschheim Historic State Site…read more It really opened my eyes to the city's history and also taught me a lot about the Show Me State! Our guide was very experienced and took us back to the 1800s, showing how people lived, businesses they started, important events, and how the city became what it is today. They also sell multiple styles of Springerle Molds! I got one which had a cat on it and I love it! Definitely worth doing this tour if you're in Hermann for a few hours or a day.

The visited the Deutschheim Historic State Site on a weekday in late August and were the only ones…read moreon a guided tour. Our tour guide was the same young man who served as our guide a day eariler at the Daniel Boone home and historic site. He is a recent graduate with a degree in history and again gave a wonderful, informative tour. The Deutschheim State Historic Site includes two historic homes that are part of the tour -- the Pommer-Gentner House (1840) and the Strehly House and Winery (1842). Derek started our tour in the garden behind the visitor's center and then moved into the Pommer House which served as their residence and as their workshop where they manufacturered pianos and other musical instruments. After the Pommer House, we walked down the block to the Strehly House and Winery. These were originally two separate buildings that were later connected into a single building. The residental portion of the structure was well-perserved. We had a tour of the winery section and a newpaper/printing area in the basement. Derek was quite knowledgable and very informative. He seemed to be enthused about his job and tried answering any questions we posed. The Deutschheim State Historic Site was about a 75-90 minute drive from Chesterfield, MO but it was well worth the visit.

What an attraction to see??? Our GPS took us to a empty parking lot of the "museum" that was in the…read moreprocess of being demolished! Apparently some attractions don't update on Yelp?? We found a postal worker taking a break who confirmed we were in the right place

This a tiny museum, but seems really well run. You have to go the the second floor of the building…read moreto see most of the galleries. There are stairs and an elevator. The museum staff are really nice! They were very welcoming and made sure to point out the small Anthropology museum that you can also visit. Pros: this is free! As I mentioned above the staff seem really nice. I also overheard a little bit of several docents giving tours to different groups while I was there, and they seemed really knowledgeable and had interesting stories and facts about the art. The only thing to keep in mind, is that it is pretty small. You probably wouldn't spend a whole day here. I spent about an hour.

This a beautiful home with a fantastic courtyard and path next to a small stream with live fish…read more The home is the located directly across from the Chance Rose Garden. The Chance Gardens are located directly behind The historical society. This place is a must stop anytime you are in Centralia. It is located roughly 4 blocks from downtown Centralia. We were on our way to the local fair. This is a stop my wife and I always make so I can get some great pictures of the roses in bloom. Weddings and other parties can be scheduled at the Gardens upon request: the wall mount stated. It is a beautiful and lovely placed to spend an afternoon just relaxing and checking out the local town scenery. The only downfall that I have found is parking is very tough during certain times. But, it is a wonderful place to visit when you are in town.