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History Museum on the Square

12 Reviews

#54 of 70 things to do in Springfield

Museums, History Museums

Closed Now: 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM

157 Park Central Square, Springfield, MO 65806-1313

Open today: 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM

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“Local History Focus”

Nice and rather small museum detailing Route 66 from inception to the beginning of the interstate... read more

Reviewed 1 week ago

John R

Whitehouse, Texas

“Saw and read about things that I did not know.”

Great information about WWI and the civil war that I did not know about. It is small now while new... read more

Reviewed July 5, 2018

CinAndy

Bakersfield, California

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4.5 12 reviews

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Average8%
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Terrible8%

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Located on historic Route 66, our historic Park Central Square buildings will be restored to preserve the rich history of our city. The expanded museum space will allow guests to explore the past using interactive learning features, and our staff...more

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Suggested duration: 1-2 hours

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157 Park Central Square, Springfield, MO 65806-1313

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John R

Whitehouse, Texas

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Reviewed 1 week ago

Local History Focus

Nice and rather small museum detailing Route 66 from inception to the beginning of the interstate highway system. 25-minute loop movie shows many motels and eating places in Springfield from the 1920s to the 50s. For a bit of old west history, be sure to...More

Date of experience: May 2019

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Brandi Q

Reviewed January 14, 2019

Concerts

Do Not Bother getting front seats for a concert. I bought tickets online and chose my seats so my daughter could enjoy close up seats to her favorite local band. The owner allowed rude, drunk and inappropriate group of people stand in front of us....More

Date of experience: January 2019

Thank Brandi Q

Hello Brandi, I apologize for your experience at the concert. This event was not a History Museum on the Square event, but we will make sure this comment gets to the concert promoters who ran the event. Thank you!

CinAndy

Bakersfield, California

19958

Reviewed July 5, 2018 via mobile

Saw and read about things that I did not know.

Great information about WWI and the civil war that I did not know about. It is small now while new museum is being built. It will be a beautiful museum once open.

Date of experience: August 2017

Thank CinAndy

Thank you so much for visiting us! We hope you can visit again when our new museum opens at the end of this year!

KimCwell

The Woodlands, Texas

5019

Reviewed April 19, 2018 via mobile

Springfield history/Route66

This up and coming Museum for the City of Springfield, has a ways to go,but has potential. Located on the old city square in the historic Fox theater amongst an emerging restaurant and bar scene, it should find patrons to help support it. The museum...More

Date of experience: April 2018

2 Thank KimCwell

Thank you for visiting us Kim! We hope you can come back when our new museum opens later this year!

CinAndy

Bakersfield, California

19958

Reviewed January 27, 2018 via mobile

Lots of history about military

We saw this museum at their temporary spot at the theater. Learned a lot about WWI. It was very interesting to see the uniform and other artifacts from that era. They emphasized local people . It was a nice afternoon there.

Date of experience: June 2017

Thank CinAndy

Thank you for visiting us! We hope you can come by and see our Route 66 exhibit now on display!

margaret00788

Springfield, Missouri

Reviewed October 11, 2017

History ...baby..

I have been in Springfield for five years. This summer my friend Dee took me on a guided tour. I learned that this area has such a rich history.

Date of experience: August 2017

1 Thank margaret00788

Thank you for visiting! We hope to see you back again soon!

Dave11974

Springfield, Missouri

463105

Reviewed September 6, 2017

Phenomenal Exhibits that Unlock the Past

Springfield's History Museum offers ongoing displays and special exhibits in a couple of historic buildings on old route 66. Indeed, a recent exhibit about Route 66 in Springfield made the Mother Road come back to life through their vivid, detailed displays. Definitely worth a visit.

Date of experience: August 2017

Thank Dave11974

Thank you for visiting the museum. Please follow us on Facebook to see upcoming events and exhibits!

williamlA4586CI

316

Reviewed September 6, 2017

Very entertaining!

If you like history and if you like Springfield, you'll love this museum. Still in the process of construction, there is lots to see. Historical items and video, antique items of clothing and many photos of Springfield's past. I really enjoyed it and would highly...More

Date of experience: November 2016

Thank williamlA4586CI

Thank you for visiting. We hope to see you again soon!

Craig H

Reviewed August 16, 2017

Excellent Museum Friendly Staff

The history museum on the square is a hidden gem in Springfield. The exhibitions are topical and relevant. Recommend that you add this to your "must see" list in Springfield.

Date of experience: August 2017

Thank Craig H

Thank you so much for your kind review. We hope you enjoyed the exhibit and continue to visit us.

Bailey R

Reviewed July 11, 2017

Pretty cool

I love being able to see the old fox theatre and what Springfield looked like before the square. The paintings are very beautiful as well as all the neat old gadgets and equipment as well.

Date of experience: October 2016

Thank Bailey R

Thank you! We hope you continue to visit us!

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