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

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.

If you understand where you're going and why you are going there, it's a neat place. Kinda small…read morewith a few cool exhibits, it could be a nice way to kill 10 minutes.

From the owner: The Cole County Historical Society is dedicated to the collection and preservation of records,…read moredocuments, and artifacts directly related to the history of Cole County, including its role as the seat of Missouri State government. The society formed as a non-profit in 1941, and the museumofficially opened in 1948. Permanent Displays include a large Civil War collection, Victorian furniture and decor, and 18th and 19th century home implements. Additionally, CCHS is the only museum in the state to house the wedding dresses and inaugural gowns of Missouri's First Ladies. **A special display of artifacts carried by President George Washington during the revolutionary war will open in January of 2017. Enthusiasts of the history of government, war, fashion, art, and furnishings will enjoy their time spent touring the Cole County Historical Society and Museum. One of the CCHS' buildings, the 1850's "Upschulte House" is available to be rented for all occasions. Inquire at (573) 635 - 1850.

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.

Interesting to see such a variety of mineral examples. Short self guided tour, no fee. Parking…read moreclose by can be hard to find but was a good outing for adults looking for an hour or so of entertainment. Not good for kids.

Wonderful museum. It is tucked away in the back next to the cafeteria. We really enjoyed speaking…read morewith the lady up front who gave us a history lesson on the beginnings of the museum. Wonderful collections throughout. And it's free although we recommend giving a donation.

Damn Daum! I never expected to see such a great collection…read moreof contemporary art inside such a large spacious museum at a community college in a town of 20,000 that is 100 miles from a major city. Impressive Sedalia! Spread out on 2 wings and 3 floors with plenty of outdoor sculpture also, the Daum is just as impressive as The Kemper in Kansas City, The Nerman in Overland Park, KS or the St. Louis Contemporary. Multiple exhibits were featured on todays visit, including "The Rule of Three" - sculptural and decorative ceramics, "In Ruins" - a three artist collaboration of post industrial ruin via sculpture, models and photography; and two other curated exhibits featuring pieces from the permanent collection - "Still Life's" and "Gridlocked". Oh yes, they also have a huge purple glass Chihuly chandelier hanging in the 3 story atrium with multiple vantage points from inside and outside to view. The crown jewel of several unique reasons to visit Sedalia for a day.