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Our historical museum and art gallery, located in beautiful Nifong Park, celebrates the unique cultural heritage of mid-Missouri with exhibits and programs.

Since 2005, the Village at Boone Junction has been a planned village of historic homes, each native to Boone County. Each structure showcases an era and the lifestyle of Boone Countians past, from 1818 through 1930. Explore 200 years of local history with a guided tour of the Village at Boone Junction! Tours are available by appointment April through October. Fee.

All together the History Galleries display areas comprise the 5,500 square feet of historical exhibit space. Open year-round, there are generally multiple history exhibits on display, with each exhibit retiring after a 4-to-12-month period to make room for a new exhibit.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Finger Lakes State Park

Reclaimed strip-mine area is one of two state parks where off-road motorcycling is allowed. Seven strip pits for swimming, canoeing and fishing. Camping and picnicking facilities. RV and tent sites, electricity, trails, toilets, showers and ADA accessible.

Columbia, MO State Parks

L. A. Nickell Golf Course

18-hole public course with a driving range, continuous cart paths and riding carts.

Columbia, MO Golf Courses

Jewell Cemetery State Historic Site

Burial site of Gov. Charles Henry Hardin, who served 1875-76

Columbia, MO Cemeteries


MKT Nature Trail

8.2 mi. walking/biking trail. A spur of the Katy Trail State Park Trail with trailhead in downtown Columbia.

Columbia, MO Recreation

Things to do near Columbia, MO

Boone's Lick State Historic Site

Salt was made at Boone's Lick Spring as early as 1805 by Daniel and Nathan Boone, sons of famed frontiersman Daniel Boone. Tr...

Northshore RV Park and Campground

RV and tent sites, electricity, swimming, fishing, toilets, showers, playground and store. ADA ...

Country View Acres Canoe Rental and Campground

Canoe, raft and tube rental, hunting, camping, swimming, hiking. Float either the Gasconade or Big Piney Rivers, boat ramp av...

Les Bourgeois Vineyards & Winery

A spectacular bluff-top view overlooking the Missouri River, winery tours and tasting, outdoor wine garden and exquisite bist...

Big Surf Waterpark

Zambezi Falls, Tropical Splash Island for babies and toddlers. Lazy River, wave pool, flumes, rapids, activity pool and Surfe...