Attractions in Columbia, Missouri

Amusements

YouZeum 573-886-2006
608 East Cherry Street, Columbia, MO 65201
The YouZeum is the only interactive health science museum in Mid-Missouri. They offer a variety of programs ranging from scout overnights to birthday parties to home... more info map

Historic Sites & Monuments

Jewell Cemetery State Historic Site 573-449-7402
Providence Road (Off Highway 163), Columbia, MO 65203
Between Green Meadows & Stadium Boulevards
This cemetery is the finally resting place of Missouri's 22nd governor, Charles Hardin; more than 40 descendants of George Jewell and more. The earliest grave in Jewell... more info map
State Historical Society of Missouri 573-882-7083
1020 Lowry, Columbia, MO 65201
Columbia, Missouri
Great place to go. Includes reference and newspaper libraries. more info map

Museums & Galleries

Ashby-Hodge Gallery of American Art, The 660-248-6324
411 Central Methodist Square, Fayette, MO 65248
Located on the 1st Floor of Cupples Hall at CMU
A collection of oil paintings, lithographs, drawings and acrylics mainly done by American Regionalist artists are on display at the Ashby-Hodge Gallery of American Art. ... more info
Bluestem Missouri Crafts 573-442-0211
13 South Ninth Street, Columbia, MO 65201
Visit this local gallery representing over 250 of the state's finest craft artists. more info map
Columbia Art League Exhibitions 573-443-8838
1013 East Walnut Street, Columbia, MO 65201
The exhibitions offered by the Columbia Art League feature visual artists from around the nation. more info map
Legacy Art & Bookworks 800-776-4924
1010 East Broadway, Columbia, MO 65201
A fine-art gallery that displays contemporary and limited edition art by regional artist. more info map
Missouri Children's Museum 573-886-7529
8700 I-70 Drive Southeast, Columbia, MO 65201
A hands-on learn-through-play children's museum in mid-Missouri. more info map
Museum of Art and Archaeology 573-882-3591
1 Pickard Hall - University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65211
This museum is the largest art museum in mid-Missouri. more info map
Stephens Museum, The 660-248-6370 or 660-248-6334
411 Central Methodist Square, Fayette, MO 65248
Located in T. Berry Smith Hall at CMU
The third oldest museum in Missouri, the Stephens Museum houses historical artifacts and papers, natural history objects and animal specimens and a mammal collection. ... more info
University of Missouri-Museum of Anthropology 573-882-3764
100 Swallow Hall, Columbia, MO 65211
Visitors of all ages enjoy the interesting tours and variety of anthropological exhibits at this museum. more info map
Walters-Boone County Historical Museum 573-443-8936
3801 Ponderosa Street, Columbia, MO 65203
This museum contains history and art exhibits and offers educational tours of the building and displays. more info map

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

Albert-Oakland Park 573-474-5331
Blue Ridge & Oakland Gravel Roads
Beautiful 75 acre park featuring a municipal swimming pool, five tennis courts, two softball fields, three volleyball courts, picnic shelters, playgrounds, and a fishing... more info
Martin Luther King Memorial Garden 573-874-7460
800 South Stadium Boulevard, Columbia, MO 65201
A public work of art with Dr. King's writings, landscaped gardens, gathering place next to MKT Trail. more info
Shelter Gardens 573-445-8441
1817 Broadway, Columbia, MO 65201
Award-winning five acre garden featuring over 300 varieties of trees and shrubs plus over 15,000 annuals and perennials. Also features a replica of a one-room school... more info map

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