OUR STORY
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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.
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“The Mineral Waters of Excelsior Springs, Missouri” is available now, written by local historian Dennis Hartman and published by the Friends of the Wells.
Featured
Collections
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
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.
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
Late Winter Hours
The Museum will reopen Feb. 3, 2026, on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 11 am-4pm.
Not Forgotten
The “Not Forgotten” exhibit opens February 3 and runs until December 2027. It is the local companion exhibit to the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall.
Save The Date: Sept. 9-14, 2026
Excelsior Springs Museum & Archives to host Vietnam Traveling Wall in 2026 The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall will be on display in Excelsior Springs in 2026 from Sept. 9-14. The
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