category : Genealogy
The Society actively collects materials related to Missouri history. The Society preserves paintings, political cartoons, fine art prints, photographs, newspapers, maps, and the written records of individuals, families, and organizations.

Society operations support six research centers across Missouri, in Cape Girardeau, Columbia, Kansas City, Rolla, Saint Louis, and Springfield. The regional centers allow patrons to view collections and conduct research locally.

Admission: Free
Hours: Year-round
Address: 605 Elm Street
Phone: 573-882-7083
Our Email: contact@shsmo.org
Our Website:shsmo.org

Come visit us in Columbia, Missouri

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Flatbranch Park/MKT Trailhead

Bike the KATT Trail to the MKT Spur, leading into Downtown Columbia. Our new Trailhead Park offers a place for bikers to stop and enjoy the afternoon. Cyclextreme bike store and over 70 restaurants within walking distance of the trailhead.

Columbia, MO Parks

Martin Luther King Memorial Garden

A public work of art with Dr. King's writings, landscaped gardens, gathering place next to MKT Trail.

Columbia, MO Gardens

University of Missouri - Columbia

Columbia, MO Colleges

Cooper's Landing

Riverside resort and Marina on the Katy Trail State Park

Columbia, MO Resorts

Rock Bridge Memorial State Park

Devil's Icebox Cave, natural rock bridge and numerous sinkholes in Rock Bridge Memorial State Park are part of large limestone cave system dating back thousands of years. Picnic sites and trails.

Columbia, MO State Parks

LASR.net Homepage

State Historical Society of Missouri