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.
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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
Waterfest Rummage Sale
A two-day rummage sale during Waterfest. Donate items any time, and shop June 26-27 at 218 South Street. Proceeds benefit the Museum.
Museum Calendar
April-November: Museum open 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays Closed: Easter Saturday and Memorial Day Saturday June-July: Museum open 11 a.m.-7 p.m. each Thursday during “Shop Local Late”
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
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