Last updated: 6/12/2020
Museum of Missouri Military History
Jefferson City, Missouri
Address
2405 Logistics Road
Jefferson City, MO 65251
phone: 573-638-9603

Hours

Tuesday - Friday
8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday
10 AM - 5 PM

Admissions

The facility is located at the Missouri National Guard's Ike Skelton Training Center, east of Jefferson City. You will need to show identification at the center's main gate.

Free

Museum Type(s)

Staff

Charles Machon
phone: 573-638-9603
Douglas L. Sheley
phone: 573-638-9603
Staff Sergeant Charles P. Wilson
phone: 573-638-9603
e-mail:
Description

Exhibits date from the founding of the Missouri Militia in 1808, to today's modern Guard. Items cover the Missouri National Guard its involvement in the Civil War, World Wars I and II, and other conflicts; plus humanitarian relief efforts.

History

The Museum of Missouri Military History was opened in March of 1999.

Artifact Collections

Artifacts pertaining to the history of the Missouri State Militia and the National Guard.

Research Collections

Archival records from Civil War to present include; unit rosters, lineage and honors, individual service sheets and naval militia records.

Library
Access: Students, Scholars
Appointment required: Yes
Services
Rules for visitors due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

We've implemented some rules for visitors due to the COVID-19 pandemic:

-- No groups larger than twenty people will be allowed in. If your group is larger than 20 you will have to break down into smaller groups and remain separated.

-- Family units entering the Museum should remain together and practice social distancing from other families and individuals.

-- Children MUST remain with their parents or guardians the entire time you are on the grounds or in the building.

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Exhibitions
Museum Events
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