The Missouri History Museum was founded in 1866 and is located on Lindell Boulevard on the north side of Forest Park. Operated by the Missouri Historical Society, it is a history museum housed in the Jefferson Memorial Building, which was constructed in 1913. Its collections include national artifacts and items of local and state interest.

Some of the items are from the Louisiana Purchase Exposition of 1904, and there are artifacts related to the Lewis and Clark Expedition as well as Charles Lindbergh and his historic flight on the Spirit of St. Louis. The museum offers educational programs to schools and the community, and it also has a library and research center.

Address: Missouri History Museum, 5700 Lindell Boulevard, St. Louis, Missouri, Phone: 314-746-4599

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