Great place to visit I was surprised they didn't have the Indians they use to have Car show was…read moregreat

We went on national museum day, so admission was free. Very cool museum. Surprisingly, it is full…read moreof conservation information. A beautiful mansion. We also went to a fire-dancing performance in the yard there this summer. Love the community events!

Great museum. Many different kinds of exhibits. Well worth spending a couple of hours when…read morevisiting Hamilton. Brandon, who was manning the front desk, was very helpful & friendly.

One of the best stops to visit while in Hamilton. So many beautiful and amazing quilts on display…read more Lots of cool vintage sewing machines and thimbles to see too. It's so easy to spend a long time looking around since there's so much to see. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. I definitely recommend this stop to anyone, even those that don't quilt, it's totally worth it! The World's Largest Spool of Thread is another cool thing to see and add your own thread too right outside.

Art deco splendor! A…read moreworking city building filled with reminders of the spring waters heydays here. Love the intact water bar which is now the welcome center. Lots of surrounding picture displays of the town's history and notable persons with connections to the general area. **No special water to drink or bathe here!

Unfortunately, the museum was closed for construction. They did let us look at some of the…read moreexhibits that were down the hall for storage. On the way, asked the facilities man where a good place to go for lunch would be. TR, recommended Rays Diner. In addition, he offered to show us the pools. He had stories about TJ's pool that had a wheel chair ramp for FDR. Thinking back to the 30's, this building was quite an architectural feat. He said the main pool,was already built when Eleanor Roosevelt's wanted the therapy pool for FDR, the engineers put it outside, then covered it with a porch. The pools,were flooded in 1993. I hope they get the funding to renovate. Very cool historic place with the nicest people. Thanks again Theodore Ray!

So many exhibits and history! Definitely a must visit if in St. Joe!…read more It was full of history and antiques. I learned a lot of new things and was able to teach my 7 year old a few things as well. I took a bunch of photos-wish I could post them all. I would definitely go back on my own, take some more time exploring. Make sure to ride the carousel! Parking was great. It was affordable, and not too busy. Stroller accessible.

We visited the Patee House, but the museum turned off all lights on us well before closing, (20+…read moreminutes before closing) and left us in a very dangerous circumstance on an upper floor in pitch black darkness. They were very well aware we were there in the museum, we spoke to them at the 30 minute and 20 minute mark when they told us they would be closing in 30, then 20 minutes and cheerfully responded that was no problem and we would ensure we were done and headed out on time. But they had zero regard for safety or patron enjoyment or experience. It is a beautiful museum but certainly do not get there within a few hours of closing. My children were scared and left having not enjoyed or learned about the experience as intended.

One of the best single subject museums we've ever visited (and we've visited a lot). A class act…read more So well done. When you drive up there is the museum portion, which includes multiple rooms and a theater with a video. Of course, also a gift shop with great items to take home. You walk outside, with a provided information sheet, and can visit the James homestead which is just a few steps away via a charming country path surrounded by trees and pastureland. Very picturesque and full of history. The dedicated folks working here, both paid and volunteer, are helpful and warmly friendly. Likely you will run into someone with actual family history connected to the James' family. The amount of memorabilia (Jesse James' saddle! A piece of his original gravestone, etc.) they have managed to collect demonstrates not only their diligence but also the deep love of the legend that exists in the area.

Craig Hockenberry…read more This stop was like stepping into my childhood! My dad talked about Jesse James around camp fires and night time stories. I always had a interested in him and Frank and the Younger Brothers. The staff was amazing and the price was low. I also visited his final resting place CRAIG HOCKENBERRY

Fun museum to walk through. They have lots of artifacts from the area over the last 100+ years, and…read morethe volunteers staff are very knowledgable. They host special events/movies from time to time.

Went there to a meeting but have been there numerous times before. Lots of local history here, very…read moreinteresting!

What a find!! This Chillicothe, Missouri museum is much larger and houses a bigger variety of…read morehistorical exhibits than expected. It pays tribute and respect to the citizens of Chillicothe, past and present. Open year round Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday from 1 to 4 pm. Closed on Easter and Christmas. Admission is free (donations are happily excepted). The museum is ran by a lovey curator and other docents/volunteers. They are more than willing to answer your questions and give you some historical facts. We planned our vacation so that we could visit on a Wednesday. Careful to call ahead and leave a message that we planned on attending. One can never be to careful and we did not want to miss out on this treasure. The original machine that won its claim to fame for slicing bread was on exhibit. Along with many different artifacts from years bygone, Military Uniforms, Weapons, Railroad, Farm Life, Pioneer exhibits and so much more. Noteworthy: The collection of Fred Irvin. Do not miss the room dedicated to his work. His illustrations rival Norman Rockwell. http://www.chillicothemuseum.com

The Glore Psychiatric Museum is located 51miles NW of Kansas City in St. Joseph Missouri. It has…read morebeen called one of the fifty most unusual museums in the United States. The museum illustrates how the treatment of mental illness has progressed through time which was first located in a ward of the original "State Lunatic Asylum No. 2" Besides the artifacts of the instruments used for lobotomies, hydrotherapy and Bath of Surprise floors two and three have art work of the patients. Besides this museum St Jo was established in 1821 and became a principal channel of distribution for the building of the west also the Pony Express started here in 1860; visit Pony Express Museum which is a must see. The massive mansions reflect the prosperity of the 1880s. It's a fun day trip.

!!SIMULTANEOUSLY SERIOUS, FASCINATING AND SCARY!!…read more Provides a look WAY back at how mental and emotional issues were treated. Progress has fortunately been dramatic. Don't miss it. I've been through it twice and will likely do it again.

As a huge Disney fan, there was no question about whether to visit Marceline during a recent (and…read morefirst) trip to Missouri. My family's favorite stop was the Walt Disney Hometown Museum. From our first steps into the building, we were warmly greeted and given a brief informational presentation before venturing through the museum. The museum itself is self-paced. You have the freedom to roam around at your own leisure. The building itself is two floors with plenty of Walt Disney artifacts ranging from pieces unique to his childhood in Marceline, his impact on Marceline, and various nods to Disneyland showing how Walt's time in Marceline played a part in its development. The museum is rich with history and definitely gives any Disney fan a special feeling of historical connection that one doesn't fully receive from the Disney Parks. The Walt Disney Hometown Museum has its own free parking right in front of the building. There is a small fee to enter the museum. Additionally, there is also a cute gift shop connected to the museum that is situated at the entrance of the building. Photos were encouraged throughout the visit, however, they did tell us that videos were not allowed. Marceline and the Walt Disney Hometown Museum is a bit of a trip to make since it is out in the northern part of the state with the closest airports and cities being St. Louis (about three hours away) and Kansas City (roughly two hours away). Again, as a huge Disney fan, this was worth the drive for us and I would recommend the visit to the Walt Disney Hometown Musuem if your trip allows for it.

This Walt Disney museum was very nice and impressive with the pictures, memorabilia and history…read moreabout his legacy. The outside front entrance had a really nice garden with bench seats and a clock, I believe this building was a former train station due to it being close to the train tracks and it's a Santa Fe Engine 5008 display next to the museum that looks really nice and also a 2-8-0 steam locomotive #2546. Even though the Disney museum was small it was still very nice overall experience. Walt Disney childhood home is located not too far down the and is definitely worth checking out too.

I had been here once when I was in elementary school I believe. There is a parking lot around the…read morecorner but it is very pricey, your best bet is try and find a spot on the street. There is a lot to take in (4 floors worth). There is a large section of fossils that accordingly to the displays were found in KS, which is mind blowing that there were dinosaurs this close near us. I really liked the large collection of taxidermy birds that allows you to see a bunch of the local verity in person. This museum covers everything from fossils, life reptiles, germs and more. It is well worth the suggested $7 donation at the door.

Have visited Lawrence, KS a number of times over the last 18 years and had never gone to this…read moremuseum. Made a point of doing so today, while in town again. It is a very nice museum, with an incredible amount of items on display and presented well. Would recommend it to anyone interested in natural history and such. It is free ... and they do recommend a $7 donation. Donate the $7, it is well worth it.