Exploration Trunk/Display Reservations

Museum Hours
It’s Monday 7:46 am — 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

    ** Early Native Americans Trunk is currently unavailable.

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

    Trunks must be rented for at minimum 3 days and a maximum of 5 days (not counting pick-up and drop-off). Displays must be rented for a minimum 5 days with no maximum. These dates may be extended upon request. Trunks and Displays may only be picked up and dropped off during museum open hours (with Sunday pick up and Saturday drop off being the most preferable.)
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    Museum staff is available from 10AM to 5PM
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    Museum staff is available from 10AM to 5PM