Exploration Trunk/Display Reservations

Museum Hours
It’s Saturday 6:37 pm — Sorry, we’re closed
Monday – Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday – Saturday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Fill out the reservation form below to request a traveling exploration trunk/display. We will contact you within three business days to follow up on or confirm your reservation. To learn more about our Education Trunks and Displays, call 417-831-1976 or email [email protected] or 417-831-1976.

The Traveling Exploration Trunk program is sponsored by Great Southern Bank, making the 8 Trunks free to use from July 1st, 2024 - June 30th, 2026 by Great Southern Bank. 

Please note: Traveling Exhibit Displays are not included in this sponsorship and are subject to standard fees.

  • Contact Information

    If you answered no to the above question, please fill out the below section. If you answered next, skip ahead to the Trunk/Display Rental Request portion.

  • Personal Contact Information (of individual transporting trunk/display)

    Fill out this section if you are not the individual who will be facilitating the transportation of the rental. This person will be included in the rental confirmation, pick-up, and drop-off reminder emails.

  • Rental Request Details

  • Please provide the date range you are requesting for the trunk or display rental.

    Trunks can be rented for 3 days, and displays must be rented for 5 days. This does not count the allotted days for pickup and drop-off. Rental periods may be extended for an additional daily cost upon request. Trunks and Displays may only be picked up and dropped off during museum open hours.
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    Museum staff is available from 10AM to 5PM
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    Museum staff is available from 10AM to 5PM