Special & Past Exhibits

Beautifully situated on the first floor right off of Park Central Square is our temporary gallery for traveling exhibits. These exhibits give our guests the chance to experience unique displays for a limited time.

Special Exhibits

Springfield’s Leading Ladies: Creating Legacies

Springfield’s Leading Ladies: Creating Legacies March 9, 2024 – June 2, 2024 This temporary exhibit will run until June 2nd, inviting visitors to explore the profound impact of women in business, politics, and community organizations throughout Springfield’s history. Springfield’s Leading Ladies: Creating Legacies delves into the inspiring stories of resilient trailblazers who left an indelible mark…

The Route 66 Series: 1926 – 2026

5 Years     5 Exhibits     5 Series Sponsors Thank you to our Series Sponsor – O’Reilly Automotive and Missouri State Libraries – Ozarks Studies Institute The Route 66 Series will culminate with The Mother Road’s 100th birthday in 2026. Your support will allow for expanded collections, improved archival processes, exhibit curation, education and outreach…

Past Exhibits

Once Upon a Christmas Past

Since 2013, History Museum on the Square has created magical window displays for our community to enjoy. For decades, visiting the amazing décor designed by beloved department stores on Springfield’s Square was a family tradition for visitors of all ages and the History Museum on the Square is keeping this tradition alive.

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For Kids Scavenger Hunt

To add even more excitement to your visit, we offer several fun and challenging scavenger hunts. These scavenger hunts create interactive experiences throughout the museum for all ages. See the four different options below. The scavenger hunt forms cam also be obtained at the museum.