Events

Museum Hours
It’s Tuesday 7:51 pm — Sorry, we’re closed
Monday – Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday – Saturday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

The History Museum on the Square frequently hosts events for people of all ages. Join us for enriching learning experiences, interactive steps into the past, and exciting nights on the town. Don’t miss a moment of historic fun!

 

Sensory Friendly Saturdays

01/13/2024 - 10:00 a.m.

Event Dates:
December 9, 2023 – Cancelled due to the Christmas Parade
January 13, 2024
February 10, 2024
March 9, 2024
April 13, 2024
May 11, 2024
June 8, 2024
General Admission Applies – No registration is needed.

 

01/13/2024
Host: History Museum
Location: 154 Park Central Square

2023 Windows on the Square – Special Delivery for Santa

11/18/2023 - 00:00

Special Delivery for Santa
Windows on the Square on display November 18, 2023 – January 14, 2023

11/18/2023
Host: History Museum
Location:

History Museum Book Club

11/28/2023 - 07:00 p.m.

Exciting Announcement! Susan Croce Kelly, author of Newspaperwoman of the Ozarks: The Life & Times of Lucile Morris Upton, will attend our November 28th meeting for an informal Q&A and discussion.
MEETING LOCATION CHANGE: To ensure we have enough space, we will now meet at Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library (2214 S Brentwood Blvd) in the Community Room (November 28 at 7pm).
Be sure to purchase the book and come ready with questions! Check out Bookmarx or other local book retailers for a copy. 🙂
Happy Reading!

11/28/2023
Host: History Museum
Location:

Holiday Window Raffle- Special Delivery for Santa

12/01/2023 - 00:00

“Special Delivery for Santa” Happy Holidays! This unique Mail Bag has smaller versions of our Holiday window display 2023.  This Mail Bag and Friends is valued at $334 and you can have a chance to win this package by purchasing a raffle ticket.

This gift includes the following:
24-inch plush Jolly Santa by Jelly Cats a $114 value
16-inch Plush Toy Reindeer by Hansa a $60 value
(Looks just like our life-sized Route 66 Reindeer “Cruiser”)
17-inch Soft “Cozy Toes” Black Bear by Mary Meyer a $30 value
10-inch Wise Woodland Owl by Jelly Cats a $30 value
$100 History Museum on the Square Family Membership
(good for one year)
A copy of our 2023 Christmas Window Story “Special Delivery
for Santa” is included.
Courtesy of the History Museum on the Square

If you’re not able to visit the museum and want a chance to win, you can purchase them for $5/entry.

The winner will be drawn on Wednesday, December 20th.  The winner will need to pick up the gift.  It cannot be shipped.

Proceeds from this raffle support our educational programming and hands-on exhibits.  The History Museum on the Square is a non-profit organization that depends on contributions to strengthen our community’s future by learning about our past and our culture.

12/01/2023
Host: History Museum
Location: 154 Park Central Square - History Museum on the Square

Downtown Walking Tour

12/31/2023 - 05:30 p.m.

Explore Springfield’s founding, growth, and most notable history where it took place.  Learn about the Wild Bill Hickok shootout on the square, Route 66, and more!

These tours will start again in the Spring 2024.  If you are interested in scheduling a private tour for your group, call us for details.

12/31/2023
Host: History Museum
Location: 154 Park Central Square - History Museum on the Square

Commercial Street Walking Tour

12/31/2023 - 10:30 a.m.

Join the History Museum as we explore the history of Commercial Street!

This tour is presented in partnership with the Commercial Club of Springfield, MO.

These walking tours will start again in the Spring of 2024.  If you are interested in scheduling a private tour, call us for details.

 

12/31/2023
Host: History Museum
Location: Commercial Street - Meet at Jefferson Avenue Footbridge

Route 66 Bus Tours – Get on the Mother Road!

12/31/2023 - 01:00 p.m.

Tour Dates:

Check back in 2024 for new dates.

 

12/31/2023
Host: History Museum
Location: Meet at History Museum on the Square

Sharing Stories of the Crossroads – Hosted by John Sellars

12/31/2023 - 04:00 p.m.

Join John Sellars, Executive Director Emeritus of the History Museum on the Square and long-time lover of local history, every Tuesday at 4:00 pm on KICK 92.3 FM.

The program will focus on History Bits in Springfield, Local Headlines from a Century ago and a variety of guests to share local history and stories of the past.

Check out the link for past podcasts.

12/31/2023
Host: History Museum
Location:

The Route 66 Series – Year 3 Hotel/Motel

12/31/2024 - 00:00

The Route 66 Series: Year 3 Hotel/Motel

Thank you Series Sponsor:

O’Reilly Automotive

MSU Libraries – Ozarks Studies Institute

History Museum on the Square is a 501c3 nonprofit organization; all donations are tax-deductible as prescribed by law.

 

12/31/2024
Host: History Museum
Location: 154 Park Central Square - History Museum on the Square