St Jo Mo Museums

Displays a collection of 18^th , 19^th and 20^th century art, containing more than 3,000 works. The art represents the Wild West, America’s past and modern American works. Special exhibits occasionally feature local artists. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Friday; 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission is $5 for adults, $2 for seniors, $1 for students with valid IDs; and free for members. Call 816-233-7003.

An 1877 Italianate Home. Its magnificent features include a 12’ x 8’ Pier Mirror, winding walnut staircase, a Polygonal Tower and more. This is also home to the Sally Rand Museum and is dedicated to the Missouri native who had a career in the performing arts and was the inventor of the fan dance.Hours of operation: May 1st through October 1st - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Other days and times of the year are by appointment. Call 816-671-0670.

Arare example of courthouse design from the late 1800’s period of architectural history. Listed on the national register of historic places. The Ford brothers were tried for the murder of Jesse James here.

Built in 1905 by F.R. Comstock, this massive rare structure served as the exclusive worship center for the Christian Science congregation until 2002 and is modeled after the Mother Church in Boston.Tours by appointment. Call 816-233-9788.

Glore Psychiatric Museum , 3406 Frederick Ave.

Displays the history of psychiatric treatment and the Missouri State Lunatic Asylum No. 2, which later became the St. Joseph State Hospital. This is an excellent museum for anyone in the medical profession.Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Saturday; 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday; Closed All Holidays. Admission: $3 Adults, $1 Students (7-18), Children 6 and under: Free. Call 816-364-1209.

The Jesse James Museum, 12th and Penn Streets

Exhibits the life and death of the infamous outlaw, including the "bullet hole" and artifacts from his grave.Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $2 adults, $1.50 seniors, $1 students (under 18). Call 816-232-8206.

Focus is on the history of the African-American community in St. Joseph.Admission: $2 adults, $1 students. Call 816-232-8471.

The rich history of St. Joseph is entwined with this 1859 building. Steamboat captains, overland freighters, Pony Express riders, fur traders and gold miners, all conducted business here.Hours of operation: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Friday. Admission: $1 adults, .50 students.

Mount Mora Cemetery, 824 Mt. Mora

Established in 1851. Mount Mora is St. Joseph’s oldest operating cemetery and the burial site of many prominent citizens, including three Missouri governors, three generals, two Pony Express riders, and an English Baronet.

Located in the old St. Joseph Police Station, a classic Romanesque-style building. It tells the story of America’s armed forces. Included are a World War I trench display and exhibits from all branches of the service and all wars since World War I. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Admission is $2 for adults and 50 cents for students. Call 816-233-4321.

Located in a National Historic Landmark building. It is a former luxury hotel, having served as the headquarters of the Pony Express at one time. Exhibits include St. Joseph historical items and a full-scale replica of a Hannibal and St. Joseph Rail-railway mail car. The museum also displays an original carousel from the old Lake Contrary Amusement Park. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday (April-October); Weekends only (November, January, February, March). Admission is $4 for adults, $3.50 for seniors, $2.50 for students 17 and younger or free for children 6 years and younger. Call 816- 232-8206.

 The Pony Express Museum, 914 Penn St.

The famous overland mail service by horseback began here on April 3,1860. The state of-the-art exhibits illustrate the need, creation, operation and termination of the Pony Express.Hours of operation: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, year-round. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Dec. 24, 25, 31, and Jan. 1. Admission is $4 for adults, $3 for seniors, $2 for youths 7 to 18, or free for children 6 years and younger. Group rates are available. Call 816-279-5059.

Features a series of connected apartments built by the city’s founder, Joseph Robidoux. Exhibits explain the life of Mr. Robidoux; there are several restored apartments, including one used by the city founder.Hours of operation are May through September: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Friday; 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. October through April: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Closed Sunday and Monday. Admission is $2 for adults, 50 cents for students 13 to 18 or free for children 12 and younger. Call 816-232-5861.

Displays a collection of memorabilia from the equipment and toys, photographs, a restored bunkroom, fire, and a 1952 pumper are featured.Hours of operation are Tuesday and Thursday: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Wednesday and Friday: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Dec. 24 and 25, Dec.31 and Jan 1. Admission is $1 for adults and 50 cents for children 12 and younger. Call 816-671-0410.

Displays American Indian Cultures and Lewis & Clark exhibits. Other exhibits are under construction. Hours of operation: Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission: Adults, $3; Students (7-18) $1; Children 6 and under, free. Call 816-232-8471.

Society of Memories Doll Museum, 12th and Penn Streets

More than 600 dolls from the 1840s to the present day are displayed, including Barbies and Cabbage Patch Kids.Hours of operation are April: Friday and Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. May through September: Tuesday through Saturday; 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sunday 1 to 4 p.m. Closed November through March, Mother’s Day, and 4th of July. Admission is $2 for those age 19 and older, $1.50 for seniors, 75 cents for children ages 5 to 18; and free for children age 4 and younger. An adult must accompany children under age 12. Call 816-233-1420.

A fine example of St. Joseph architecture. This historic landmark church has beautiful, breathtaking stained glass.Open to guided tours by appointment. Call 816-233-9788.

Wythe-Tootle Mansion,1100 Charles St.

This building is an 1879 gothic mansion. The first floor of the house is currently under renovation to regain it’s former elegance as a 19th century home. The exhibits on the second and third floors display Native American, natural, and St. Joseph history.Hours of operation are: Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Closed Thanksgiving Day, Dec. 24 and 25, Dec. 31 and Jan 1. Admission is $2.50 for adults, $1 for youths 7 to 18, free for children 6 and younger, $1.50 per person in groups. Call 816-232-8471.