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- 820 Chestnut Street
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- 101 Jefferson Street
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- 121 W. Dunklin Street
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- 116 E. High Street
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- Highway 179 and Atelier Drive
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- 1203 Missouri Boulevard
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- 201 W. Capitol Ave.
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- 115 Lafayette Street
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- 610 Madison Street
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- 109 Madison Street
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- Corner of Capitol Avenue and Jefferson Street
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- 100 Jefferson Street
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- 301 West High Street
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- North Jefferson City
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- Corner of Capitol Avenue and Jefferson Street
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- 820 Chestnut Street
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- 820 Chestnut Street
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- 600 West Main Street
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- 1510 East Elm Street
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- 201 West Capitol Ave., inside the State Capitol Building
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- 207 West High Street
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- 2500 Country Club Drive
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- 2007 Retention Drive
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- 330 Commerce Drive
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- 401 Monroe Street
- Phone: (573) 634-6320 (573) 634-6410
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- 600 West Main Street
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- 3535 Missouri Blvd.
- 308 West Dunklin, P.O. Box 105806
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Memorial Hall Gallery »
Located on Lincoln University’s campus, Memorial Hall Gallery showcases rotating student art displays. Call for exhibit times.
Elizabeth Rozier Gallery »
The Rozier Gallery is inside the historic Union Hotel and is part of Jefferson Landing State Historic Site. Hours of operation: March 1- Labor Day Weekend Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Dunklin Street Gallery »
Hours of opeartion: Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m.
Cottonstone Gallery »
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Atelier Art Museum »
Atelier contains much remnant art from Jefferson City’s Art Inside the Park event. Call to set up an appointment to view the gallery.
Capital Arts Gallery »
Hours of Operation: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m.
Missouri State Capitol »
Completed in 1917, the Capitol covers three acres in downtown Jefferson City. Inside the Capitol you will find the Missouri State Museum which features exhibits of outstanding historical significance. The 45-minute guided Capitol tour is the best way to experience the historic and decorative features of the building. It will provide you with an excellent [...]
Missouri State Penitentiary »
Decommissioned in 2004, the Missouri State Penitentiary is now open to the public for hard hat tours. Before it closed, MSP was the oldest continually operating penitentiary west of the Mississippi. The prison was 100 years old when Alcatraz began taking inmates. When this prison opened in 1836, the Battle of the Alamo was going [...]
Central Dairy »
For a refreshing break anytime, stop in at Central Dairy for legendary ice cream treats. The dairy is an excellent stop any time of year and is known as a longtime favorite of locals and many throughout the Midwest. Open Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Cole County Historical Society »
Encounter the roots of Missouri government and discover the charm and culture of the early political society at the Cole County Historical Society Museum. The building stands as a historical site, built by Governor B. Gratz Brown in 1871, and today it draws visitors as a tourist attraction. The Museum’s collection of artifacts, antiques and [...]
Governor’s Mansion »
The state’s first family invites you to tour their home to see its beautiful architecture and period furniture as well as learn about the history of many of the state’s great governors. Public tours of the first floor are conducted each Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. [...]
Carnahan Memorial Garden »
The garden behind the Governor’s Mansion started in the late 1930’s as a WPA (Works Progress Administration) project. The WPA was created in 1938 by Franklin D. Roosevelt to employ the thousands of craftsmen and the laborers out of work during the great Depression. However, the project languished for the lack of funds and eventually [...]
Jefferson Landing State Historic Site »
The area at the base of Jefferson Street, known as Jefferson’s Landing, was the site of the original river landing and the first area settled in the City of Jefferson. It is significant as a rare surviving Missouri River landing place. The structures in this historic site date back to 1839 making it the oldest [...]
Harry S Truman State Office Building »
This attractive building occupies a full city block and houses many government offices. A Missouri Division of Tourism Welcome Center is located on the second floor. The Truman Building features an 8-story atrium and has main entrances on West High and West McCarty streets.
Katy Trail State Park »
The Katy Trail has something for everyone, whether you are a bicyclist, hiker, nature lover or history enthusiast. The trail is built on the former corridor of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas (MKT) Railroad, better known as the Katy. As you travel along the trail, you will encounter many different habitats and a variety of wildlife. You [...]
Lewis and Clark Monument at the Katy Trailhead Plaza »
A Lewis and Clark monument next to the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City, officially called the Lewis and Clark Monument at the Katy Trailhead Plaza, is completed after several months of work. Jefferson City now has another site to recognize its connection to Lewis and Clark. The monument is near the corner of Jefferson [...]
Lincoln University »
Jefferson City’s prized institution of higher education is the internationally recognized Lincoln University. The University was formed at the end of the Civil War by officers and solders of the 62nd and 65th U.S. Colored Infantry Regiments (these unites were mostly comprised of Missourians). Lieutenants Foster and Adamson, white officers of the 62nd, realized most [...]
Soldiers’ Memorial Plaza »
To commemorate one of the most significant and selfless acts of empowerment, inspiration, and commitment to higher education in history, Lincoln University developed, constructed and dedicated the Lincoln University Soldier’s Memorial Plaza. This monument serves as a permanent tribute to the Lincoln University founders, the brave and benevolent men of the 62nd and 65th Colored [...]
Missouri State Archives »
The Missouri State Archives, created in 1965, is the officially designated repository for all state records of permanent value. The archives identifies, collects, preserves and makes available to elected officials, state government, historians, students, genealogists, and the general public, the permanent and historically valuable records of Missouri’s state and local governments. The Missouri State Archives [...]
Missouri State Highway Patrol Safety Education Center »
The Center was opened to the public in April 1982. Nowhere in the State of Missouri is there such a comprehensive display of information concerning traffic safety, law enforcement, drug abuse and many items relating to the history of the Missouri Highway Patrol. There are also exhibits focusing on the services and responsibilities of the [...]
Missouri State Museum »
The Missouri State Museum is located on the first floor of the Missouri State Capitol Building and managed by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. The Missouri Veterans Gallery opened in December 2007 and features a model of the USS Missouri and artifacts related to Missouri’s Veterans from 1821 to present day. The contents of [...]
Missouri Supreme Court Building »
The Supreme Court of Missouri is the state’s highest court. Many of the day’s most important and often controversial legal issues affecting Missourians and involving the state’s Constitution and laws come before this court. The Supreme Court Building in Jefferson City became a permanent home for the Court at its completion in 1907 using funds from [...]
Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation Museum »
No visit to Jefferson City is complete without a visit to the only museum in the United States devoted solely to veterinary medicine. Veterinary artifacts and instruments, many over 100 years old are on display. Instruments and equipment used in small and large animal surgery, old diaries and sample drug cases are a part of [...]
Museum of Missouri Military History »
Located on the Ike Skelton Training Center, this museum houses exhibits beginning from 1808, the activation date of the Missouri Militia. Exhibits continue from the War of 1812 to Desert Storm. The building that houses the collection was built in the 1920s and used as a self-contained dormitory for prisoners working the dairy farm. [...]
Runge Nature Center »
Enjoy the natural wonders of Missouri and the fish, forests and wildlife found here by strolling through exhibits or hiking nature center trails. Inside the center you will find an indoor wildlife viewing area, a nature library, and a small gift shop. You can also explore more than 3,000 square feet of exhibits that lead [...]
Veteran’s Plaza »
The Veteran’s Plaza includes a Korean and Vietnam memorial and a “Walk of Honor.” The “Walk of Honor” approaches the memorial from four directions, lined with commemorative bricks, engraved with the veterans’ name, rank, branch of service, unit, years of service and conflict. The purpose of the “Walk of Honor” is to honor any area [...]
Wolfner Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped »
Wolfner Library is Missouri’s public library for the blind, physically and visually impaired and reading disabled. Materials provided include Braille, large print and/or recorded books and magazines, descriptive videos and NFB-NEWSLINE, a newspaper service over the telephone. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Free admission.
Wildwood Crossings »
Jefferson City’s most recent shopping development has the stores that you know and love including Old Navy, Barnes and Noble, T.J. Maxx, Pier 1 and Shoe Carnival. Soon to include Maurices and Tuesday Mornings!
Westside »
Ambitious shoppers will enjoy the opportunities on the west side of town. Shopping centers, department stores, and over 30 restaurants are concentrated along Missouri Boulevard and adjacent streets. Best Buy, Kohl’s, Target, Lowe’s and The Marketplace are located on the west side of Jefferson City.
Old Munichburg »
Located along the south side of Hwy 50, this German influenced neighborhood has seen a resurgence in the past few years with a number of stores, restaurants and festivals. Some stores in this area of Jefferson City are Schaefer House, Kas A Design, Riversong Day Spa, J & D Bike Shop and Busch’s Florist.
