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OUR STORY

Procure | Preserve | Provide
Sharing the past with each generation

What you experience at the Museum

When you enter the Museum, you are experiencing a visit to a building designed by Louis S. Curtiss, one of only about 35 structures that are still standing today. Museum collections and archives are housed in this former Clay County State Bank building and the adjacent Francis Hotel. Together they house our museum, education and research center. New displays are created annually from over 36,000 items that depict the history Excelsior Springs.

Featured
Collections

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Artifacts and Archives

The Museum has a large variety of items of interest from both historical and genealogical viewpoints including an extensive  collection of postcards, photographs, maps, family

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Famous and Infamous

The Museum has collected histories and created displays surrounding renowned people with ties to Excelsior Springs, including notable sports figures, politicians and entertainment personalities.

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Military Room

The Museum’s Military Collection Room houses photos, clothing, and military records of Excelsior Springs residents serving from the War of 1812, the Civil War, both

Upcoming
Events

Sippin' Into Springtime DEP event

Sippin’ Into Springtime

Mark your calendar now for the next event … Sippin’ Into Springtime! The downtown event will be held Saturday, March 29.

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Spring Rummage Sale: April 3-5

The Museum’s twice-yearly rummage sales and occasional pop sales are currently held at 218 South Street in the former bank building at the (corner of

Chocolate Tour event at the Museum

Reopening Feb. 1!

The Museum will host a stop on the annual Downtown Chocolate Tour. Winter schedule of Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 11 am-4pm, continue until normal hours

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