An incredible collection that spans a wide range of historical artifacts and collectible items…read more Cube yourself plenty of time to take in all this unique museum has to offer!

Who would think that in the middle of nowhere - Golden MO - that you would find a museum of this…read morequality! HUGE collections of Native American artifacts - HUGE collection of all kinds of glassware - lunch boxes - giant size crystals (I'm talking 1200+ pounds!) - and dinosaur dung?!?!?! I can't begin to list all that they have in there - it would take days to see each and every piece!!! Please do go when you're in the area - did I mention its FREE?

For the size of the town, this is a 5-star review…read more There are two floors filled with artifacts, history, and stories of before the town was founded, the founding, the peak years, and the status through to today. The first floor (3 connected rooms) covers what I mentioned above - with both artifacts and signs. The top floor has interesting artifacts like a permanent hair wave machine, a scary looking life-sized doll, artwork, and a bedroom set up as if it were 1890. Took us about an hour and 15 minutes. There was a gentleman when we came it (don't know his name) with a beard that was very helpful, explaining stories and artifacts. He left 45 minutes later when someone came in to take over who sat at a desk.

Such a small museum with a big, rich history! The exhibits provide an extensive history of Eureka…read moreSprings -- including pre colonial arrival. Music, medicine, education even home life has been extensively recorded! It creates a sense of history and home in a converted house. A lovely trip for visitors and town residents.

1. Must make a reservation to go (use a computer not phone friendly)…read more2. This is a guided tour 3. This is an educational tour 4. Aviation cadet museum is the same as aviation cadet world Run by two Air Force veterans, this is a tour for any patriot. Expect to be there for about an hour and half. First you will learn the history about cadets and see some memorabilia from the first cadets and model planes. Then you see a rocket launch, a flight simulator, a navigation training plane and a training plane (the only one of its kind) There is a train that kiddos can ride but it was under construction. Outside there are training and fighter planes that you can see up close. One you can stand on the wing for a picture. This is literally a few good men trying to educate the public about what they went through and trying to preserve history. It's close to the onyx cave so don't pass it up!

From the owner: The only place in the world to tell the complete story of the Aviation Cadets, the men who built…read morethe air arm of this nation.

I've been to a lot of First Nations focused museums but this one has more artifacts and history…read morethan all the ones I have been to before. It was immersive and fascinating. It also had a cowboy section, a civil war section and a prehistoric section. I loved it and will definitely go back. They have a double pass where you do the nature golf cart adventure (was AWESOME!!) then this museum. I highly recommend doing both. It'll take most of the day and you'll be hungry. The restaurant has good food. I had family from out of town. We did the attractions in Branson the first day and this the second day. It was a great time!

Very impressive. They had so much to read about and see. We did have a 1 year old with us so we…read morecould just experience it fully and had to hurry through. It was worth a stop if you have the time. Great viewpoint near it as well with seating.

Actually made a road trip just to come back to this amazing museum. Opened in 2011, following an…read more$800 million endowment from the Walton (Walmart) Family this American art museum is truly world class with representations from every major art name in America (Stuart - Washington Painting, Chihuly glass, Frank Lloyd Wright house, etc). Designed by famed architect Moshe Safdie (anyone remember the sky park buildings used as the backdrop in the film crazy rich Asians in Singapore? same architect.). The building blends naturally into the hillsides that were the wooded areas the Walton children played in growing up. I can't say enough about this fabulous museum. Constantly in change, and a new addition that will double exhibit space opening this summer admission is free, as are guided tours that cover architect, art, and everything in between. This is an absolute must see/must stop for everyone.

This is an excellent museum for American Art and there is NO COST to view their permanent…read morecollection! (There is a cost for special temporary exhibits should you be inclined to visit that section of the museum.) Works of art by Norman Rockwell (Rosie the Riveter), Grandma Moses, Gilbert Stuart's George Washington's portrait once owned by Alexander Hamilton and even an early drawing by Andy Warhol that sold originally for $35 provide a cornucopia of Americana history and lifestyles. The museum is spread out nicely and it is easy to move around. Public and Group tours are also available. There are also several trails for you to wander the grounds and see various sculptures and other works of art. Tree-shaded areas make it a nice journey even on a warm day. Parking close to the museum usually gets full by noon, but there is a structured multi-level parking lot closer to the entrance and the walk is easy to Crystal Bridges. This is also a shuttle that comes by every 10-15 minutes to take you to the entrance. NOTE: if you park in the structured lot, the first museum you will see is the Scott Family Amazeum. This is the children's museum and there is an entrance fee for this museum. Crystal Bridges is just a short distance away. The Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art also has a restaurant, a coffee bar. a museum store and a library. It truly is an outstanding museum of American art and is worth your time to pay it a visit.

Finally I found a place for my kids to practice with the bows they got for Christmas!read more

An amazing area for all ages. The playground is incredible and our kid loved it. I cannot believe…read morewe are so lucky to have this near us.

The Veterans Memorial Museum is an outstanding 5-star experience and a must-visit while in Branson…read more Though it's on the smaller side, it's incredibly well-maintained, clean, and thoughtfully organized, making it easy to walk through while still being impactful. The exhibits are powerful and respectful, honoring service members across generations in a meaningful way. The staff and people you encounter are welcoming and genuinely kind, adding to the overall experience. Located right in the heart of Branson, it's a convenient and worthwhile stop that leaves a lasting impression.

Not out of conscious effort, but my husband and I have ended up visiting umpteen battlefields,…read moreforts, battleships, war cemeteries and homes of various historical generals and leaders on our travels. From Pearl Harbor to Fort Monroe, Little Bighorn to Fort De Soto and everywhere in between, we've been there. Like many Americans I've had grandparents, aunts, uncles, and extended family going back every generation that we've traced that have served in US wars going back to the Revolutionary War. I had to speed through some rooms to get to a spot where I was alone so I could catch my breath to stop the tears welling in my eyes. I'm extremely critical of the US Military Industrial Complex and it makes me so angry and sad to see all the names of the people who died and their families ripped apart for the benefit of bankers, military contractors and politicians. There are a lot of neat artifacts in here going back to WWI. My favorite artifact was the vest for a carrier pigeon. If you're interested in politics or history or the military, this is a nice museum to stop at as an adult. I wouldn't bring small children here because the subject matter is too heavy. Visited December 2024

While visiting family in Bentonville, we ventured around town on our last day in the area. First…read morestop was @monah_nwa which is a small but very well curated museum of Native American history- much was from tribes and people of this area of North America, but it also included beautiful and well-preserved artifacts from indigenous people of North and South America. Admission is whatever you choose to donate. My teens participated in the arrowhead "dig" in the area around the teepee out front...they got to keep one of the arrowheads they "discovered" and then purchased the rest with some mad cash from their grandma! You need about 2-3 hours to make your way through the entire museum and get the gist, and a bit more than 3 hours if you want to listen about each numbered artifact with the provided sound wand. I'm so glad we stopped for the morning!

The place had a ton of cool historical artifacts to check out, although the building itself was…read morefairly small. I enjoyed learning about the intersection of Native American and European cultures especially. I was there for around an hour and a half, and entry was free.

Wonderful exhibit, very interesting! Love the boarding passes and feeling the actual water.read more

The museum Was interesting but the admission price wasn't…read morelisted anywhere so we were a little sticker shocked at $78 for two people with a military discount.