Museums › Historic
Powers Museum
Explore stories of Carthage history through rotating exhibits and special programs. Local history research library and gift shop on site. Route 66 information is available.
Plan Your Visit
Getting There & Details
- Admission
- Free
- Hours
- March 8 to June 5, Tues-Sat 11am-4:30pm, June 6 - Oct. 29 Tues-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1:00-4:30pm, Oct 30 - Dec 22, Tues - Sat, 11am-4:30pm
- Address
- 1617 W. Oak
- Phone
- 417-358-2667
- Website
- www.powersmuseum.com
- Map
- Get Directions →
While You're in Carthage
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Events in Carthage
Apr
18
City Wide Garage Sale
May
15–17
Anniversary of the Battle of Carthage
Jun
5–6
Carthage Stampede Rodeo
Jul
10
Carthage Historic Downtown Art Walk
Oct
3–10
Maple Leaf Festival Quilt Show
Oct
3–10
Annual Maple Leaf Festival
Oct
9–10
Carthage Maple Leaf Car Show & Cruise Night
Nov–Dec
26–26
Precious Moments Inspiration Park’s Annual Christmas Lighting Ceremony
Outdoors