Missouri Town Living History Museum

Address
8010 E Park Rd
Lee's Summit,MissouriUnited States Get Directions
Phone 816.246.1752
Website https://www.makeyourdayhere.com/213/Missouri-Town-1855

Experience the sights, sounds, and smells of a small Missouri town on the eve of the Civil War. Missouri Town is a living history museum with more than 25 buildings dating from 1822 – 1860 spread across nearly 30 picturesque acres. Original structures from seven western Missouri counties are filled with historic tools and furnishings, setting the stage for life in the mid-1800s.

During your self-guided tour, our living history interpreters, heirloom crops, and heritage breed livestock will tell the story of daily life in the small 19th century towns of this region. Special events throughout the year focus on particular aspects of the community, from politics to music to life on the farm.

The museum is situated on rolling, grassy land, with a gravel lane through the center of the site. Please traverse with care. For the safety of our livestock and interpreters, pets are not permitted in the village.

Categories: $ (Under $40 for 4), Accessible:no, Eastern Jackson County, Going Places, Historic Sites & Museums, Museums'

Events at this venue

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  • Sheep Shindig

    Missouri Town Living History Museum 8010 E Park Rd, Lee's Summit, Missouri, United States

    During our annual Sheep Shindig, experience the full journey of wool from sheep to shawl! Watch our flock receive their annual shearing, try your hand at spinning and weaving, and explore the wool-making process from shearing to carding with our living history interpreters. Discover the importance of wool in 19th-century life while enjoying family-friendly fun, […]

  • Historic Cooking at Missouri Town

    Missouri Town Living History Museum 8010 E Park Rd, Lee's Summit, Missouri, United States

    Do you love to cook? Join us for our hearth cooking workshop and learn how cooking was done in the mid-19th century. Try your hand at cooking simple historic recipes, and taste what you make! Period clothing is encouraged, but not necessary. All clothing worn should be of natural fibers, as there will be open […]

  • A Christmas Celebration

    Missouri Town Living History Museum 8010 E Park Rd, Lee's Summit, Missouri, United States

    Saturday, December 06, 2025 | 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM Step back in time and celebrate the season Missouri-style! Wander through our lantern-lit village filled with music, festive décor, and the comforting aromas of holiday foods from the mid-1800s. Enjoy historic cooking, lively caroling, hands-on crafts, and Victorian traditions that shaped the Christmas we know […]

  • 49th Annual Fall Festival of Arts, Crafts & Music

    Missouri Town Living History Museum 8010 E Park Rd, Lee's Summit, Missouri, United States

    Missouri Town Living History Museum is your destination for Fall Fun!  Explore the sights and sounds of the harvest season in the mid-1800s at this popular two-day festival.  Living history interpreters in period attire, along with artisans, musicians and crafters, will highlight different aspects of life in the fall of the mid-1800s. Check out our lost […]

  • Minecraft Movie $5 on BIG SCREEN

    Missouri Town Living History Museum 8010 E Park Rd, Lee's Summit, Missouri, United States

    A Minecraft Movie is NOW PLAYING at Union Station on KC's BIGGEST SCREEN, tickets JUST $5, and the best family value concessions, making it no better place to experience this epic new block-buster!

  • Shawnee St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

    Missouri Town Living History Museum 8010 E Park Rd, Lee's Summit, Missouri, United States

    Celebrate Irish heritage at the annual St. Patrick's Celebration in Downtown Shawnee, featuring a festive market, lively parade, and a thrilling duck race with cash prizes!