My grandson enjoyed his experience so much at Curious Minds. It was his first time to experience…read moreit! The facility is very clean and well put together! All children should get to visit this place!!

Great center for kids of all ages! We will be back. Ages, 10, 9, 2! Wish we lived closer!read more

We LOVE little museums like this! Lots of great mineral displays. Really nice. Upstairs are some…read moremodels of mining history - what my daughter and I were completely enthralled with were vintage panoramic group photos of the miners. Literally could have spent hours here, though for the record we are super nerds. Then, there's another wing of the museum that is all about Joplin history. But as a bonus this also includes the National Cookie Cutter Museum! Who knew? Loved it here. Staff was super friendly and helpful. I think admission was $5, a great bargain!

What a fun little pit stop we made here! This museum isn't just about Minerals and Rocks. We did…read moreenjoy that part and even learned several new things. However it also has a cookie cutter museum inside which is adorable! Bonus you get to take a cookie cutter home for free! So many fun things to look at and it's only $5. You could stay for hours! Highly recommend!

It's ok but do not make Spiva a destination or even drive out of your way to visit. 1 - usually…read moreclosed 2 - often in-between exhibits. 3 - Go to Arkansas and enjoy fun and Art! Glass church in Bella Vista IS AWESOME! Crystal Bridges in Bentonville always a TREAT! Skip Joplin and drive toward Bella Vista / Bentonville to look around. You will be much happier and fulfilled. Bentonville Arkansas has much to offer and 45 minutes away.

Always a fantastic place in Joplin to visit. Always something new to see or someone new to meet…read more I'm always greeted very kindly with the staff and volunteers. The whole facility is very clean and up-to-date. And the classes they offer are always changing and offering a pretty good variety for everyone.

One of the most incredible roadside attractions you will ever visit. A truly beautiful experience…read more The chapel is positively gorgeous. This truly made my weekend. If you are ever in the area PLEASE VISIT!!!

If you adore Precious Moments figurines, this is the place for you! Lots of opportunities to see…read morethe figurines in different sizes, situations and media. From statues to stained glass to paintings to figurines all with the big heads and tear drop eyes that are what Precious Moments is identified by. Visiting was a reasonable admission fee. The staff were helpful.

So, perhaps I'm a bit biased because we have the coolest Kid Museum at my home in Washington State…read more(Everett, to be precise), but my family found the Museum to be kind of meh. But, the front desk lady was dellightful and extremely personable. The thing that really stood out in epic-ocity was the bee exhibit. My granddaughter absolutely loved it. Everything else was kinda lackluster. However, honorable mention definitely goes to the Bed of Nails exhibit. It was a true bed of nails, with a pillow provided for comfort!! In conclusion, if you happen to be in Springfield, MO, give this place a visit. Otherwise, don't bother making a special trip, you could be disappointed.

Such a neat place. Every interaction with staff was positive! Yes some attractions could be updated…read moreor use some work, but overall this place is amazing. So many things for all ages.

First of all this place seems ran down ! Second of all I had previously bought something at a prior…read morestore and they would not let me bring it in. I don't recommend! Not worth your money or time!

Great way to spend an hour one of the reasonable prices attractions in the area. Lots of dinosaurs…read moreand stats and explanations to see the kittys that follow you on your journey makes it really fun too. They also have a theater with a couple videos of dinosaurs.

Just adding a few more photos from our trip to use ber village. Was an outstanding time. The…read morerestaurant had a fire right before our visit and it still looks like it's closed. We were trying to get back for the holiday lights but just not in the cards this year. Great value, excellent people.

We made a trip from CA to visit our long time friends who recently moved to the area…read more The food was freshly prepared. And very good. We had fried zucchini and calamari as an appetizer, the Ruben sandwich and fish and chips then the banana dessert with walnut ice cream. The waitress Tealy (sp?) was awesome. Very personable and attentive. We will definitely come back again.

Such an amazing place to visit. It took us a good 3 hours to walk through. I'm not sure we even…read morewent through all of it. My teenagers weren't really interested in watching the films before each exhibit, but I will for sure the next time we go.. and there will be a next time. The NASCAR portion was great, seen lots of items from my all time favorite driver "Tony Steward". And "Dale Earnheart". The Indian exhibit was very educational and interesting. The animal exhibits mounted and live were absolutely amazing to see. We happened to be there the day the "Mermaids" were there and even my teenage girls loved seeing them, so graceful and beautiful. All the different aquatic tanks were so majestic and absolutely stunning... My husband worked in the original bass pro as a teenage boy so that was nice to see. Can't wait to go back. Great job

This place has something for the whole family, museums, shopping, restaurants and nature to be seen.read more

This was a nice break with a playground (three stories!) and walking paths as we explored Joplin…read more Cunningham Park was originally known as Cunningham Grove and was donated to the city by Thomas W. Cunningham, who was the mayor of Joplin at the time. Cunningham was a significant figure in Joplin's development, contributing to various sectors such as banking, mining, and philanthropy. In 1897, Cunningham donated eight acres of land to the city for use as a public park. The deed was officially dated on July 5, 1898, and the park was dedicated in the early 1900s1. Cunningham Park became the first park in the Joplin Parks System. Over the years, the park has seen many enhancements, including the addition of a fountain, playgrounds, a swimming pool, and picnic areas. The park was also a central location for community gatherings and celebrations1. Unfortunately, the park was destroyed by an EF-5 tornado in 2011, but the community came together to rebuild it. Today, Cunningham Park stands as a symbol of resilience and community spirit. We were here to walk around the park and to see The Miracle of The Human Spirit monument. [Review 2323 of 2024 - 392 in Missouri - 23337 overall]

Cunningham Park is a vast oasis of everything a city park should be. Sporting fields, trails, lots…read moreof playgrounds with nice equipment, water features, picnic and gathering facilities and a world class memorial garden. The Memorial garden is what caused me to visit and pay respect to those 161 Joplin residents that lost their lives to one of the worst tornadoes in American history. The garden consists of natural rock, sculptures, fountains, informational signage and a vast array of beautiful plants and flowers that are well maintained. The park was in the direct path of the tornado and offers great vantage points to see what was, what remains and what was rebuilt in the vicinity. My visit was during a slight rain shower with approaching storm clouds; which only added to the somber and reflective visit. A must see for anyone traveling in the vicinity of Joplin.