What a great experience to see and be in one of the many places Laura Ingalls Wilder resided. The…read moremuseum is very well done and the grounds are well taken care of. A must see.

Wonderful exhibit for lovers of Laura Ingalls Wilder books, very helpful staff! We enjoyed the…read moremuseum and her house.

Staff was very welcoming upon arrival. Was able to walk the exhibits and learn a few things…read more Shopped the gift area with out feeling pressured to purchase a thing. Then we took a short walk to the rock formations to look for fossils this was fun for both my husband and I. We came home and were more than happy to tell our friends and family about our experience.

What a hidden gem! I absolutely loved this place and so did my kids! Will definitely return! We had…read morefun searching for fossils outside too!!

Visited the aquarium at Bass Pro in Springfield, MO and was really impressed. It's much larger and…read moremore thoughtfully designed than I expected. The exhibits are immersive and well-themed, moving from local Ozark freshwater habitats to larger ocean environments, with clear educational signage throughout. The underwater tunnels and shipwreck exhibit were highlights, and the freshwater sections featuring native fish species were especially interesting. You can tell there's a strong conservation focus behind the displays, not just entertainment. Plan to spend a couple of hours to see everything comfortably. It's well maintained, clean, and suitable for both adults and kids. Definitely worth the stop if you're in Springfield or passing through.

Pretty much anything Johnny Morris does, he does it well.........and this place is no exception!…read more Made the trek to see the Aquarium, and this place is so much more than that. The whole experience is well planned, well laid out, and stuff for everyone to see.......It took a few minutes for our eyes to adjust to the darkness inside, but that was to be expected. Definitely worth making the trip here, and definitely a fantastic experience.

We had a blass at this museum because of the staff, exhibits, and more! Due to the size of this…read moremuseum the staff are open for questions from opening to closing. They also are more than happy to help you into the real, retired, helicopter and fighter plane. The staff is very knowledgeable about anything US military history and especially friendly. During the time we were there the staff told us that the reason for the museum is to help teach kids about the US history so that the wars, battles, people, and artifacts are never forgotten. All the staff there are volunteers and the tickets, they told us, are to pay rent and keep the lights on. Over all I would highly recommend this small museum to any pass-byers and tourist in the area. Would go again if I could!

Don't be put off by the outside, it's much larger than you would expect. It's full of interesting…read moredisplays, an actual cobra helicopter that you can get in, and it's run by enthusiasts

Rose O'Neill is one of my hero's. I've been to Bonniebrook twice, and both times the staff were…read moreextremely sweet, talkative, and accommodating. The first time I went was with my husband and son. We took a guided tour of the home and I was thrilled with the knowledge of our guide and experience in general. The second time I went I was alone. I honesty was on a trip to southern Missouri and wanted to take a small hike on the trail and pick up some prints. They carry prints of Rose's fine art that can't be found anywhere else. I had a lovely hike through the woods and was able to take home some of these very rare prints. I can't thank the Bonniebrook society enough. Thank you for keeping Rose's legacy alive.

This hidden gem is a must see for anyone visiting the Branson area. Rose O'Neill was a titan of her…read moretime, with countless accomplishments that include illustrator, artist, sculptor, author, suffragist, and poet. Learning about her legacy is a valuable lesson in history that is not to be missed.

I been to so many places in the NPS system and was blown away by how well done this small museum is…read moreat Wilson's Creek National Battlefield. There is so much information about what led up to the battle and who fought at this site as well as its place in the Civil War timeline. This is the site of the first Union general killed in action as well as the first Civil War battle that took place West of the Mississippi River. I did the Junior Ranger packet to obtain my free badge and watched the film. I chatted so long with Ranger Clayton Hanson about the Civil War and racism that his colleagues had to basically kick us out because they had the gate to the gift shop already down! It's great to chat with rangers who are passionate about their post. There was no entrance fee at this site. Visited December 2024

The Pizza Beast rolled into Wilson's Creek and walked out impressed…read more This place has that classic local spot feel--good atmosphere, relaxed vibe, and the kind of place you can actually enjoy hanging out for a while. Service was friendly, attentive, and made the experience easy from start to finish. The food was solid across the board, portions were fair, and everything came out the way it should. Nothing overly fancy, just good food done right in a comfortable setting. Pizza Beast verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. A quality local stop with great people, good food, and a welcoming atmosphere. Definitely worth the visit if you're in the area.

This hodge-podge of exhibits has a slim theme of being a collection of items donated by folks…read moreassociated with or having an Ozarks interest. The museum is named after a Missouri radio and TV pioneer who operated out of nearby Springfield. So, there's a room dedicated to Ralph Foster and his broadcast achievements. Adjacent is a room covering his most popular Grand Ol' Opry style show and the country music stars who visited it. The TV Clampett's 1921 Oldsmobile truck from the Beverly Hillbillies has central placement on the first floor; the series creator was from the area. Famous Missourian and artist Thomas Hart Benton has an exhibit space of his landscapes. The second floor largely contains guns and taxidermic works of animals from around the world--both donated collections. Famed entertainer Andy Williams has a small exhibit of his Christmas sweaters due to his long-time residency in Branson. There's also space devoted to the history of College of the Ozarks. And so it goes. While some exhibits are exhaustively detailed, others--particularly the animals--have cursory descriptions. A beautiful exhibit of hundreds of mounted birds includes only the name of each, with some names so jumbled together it's confusing which bird is which. The animal descriptions are lightly proofread Encarta notes--a digital encyclopedia discontinued before 2010. The museum, however, offers a good diversion and you can easily spend a couple of hours here. It's well worth the low light entry expense, which will particularly appeal to families and seniors.

This was such an incredibly cool hidden gem! This museum has it all, including the Beverly…read moreHillbillies car, thousands of amazing old artifacts from the Ozarks and around the world (some from Biblical times), the biggest collection of weapons I've ever seen, incredible animal exhibits, and many other items. The staff were also wonderful: they are college students who work during the summer to pay for their room and board. During the school year, students work 15 hours per week to pay their tuition, so it's called Hard Work U. It's a must-see place; you won't be disappointed.

Very cool place! The entry fee is $15 per person and $13 for seniors which seems like a lot but…read moregood for a one time visit. Super cool vintage cars, gas pumps, and a jukebox (nothing can be touched). We took about an hour to read through it all - photos and videos are also allowed. Lots of parking spaces and the outside sign is cool. Friendly staff and an okay size gift shop too. Decently built overall.

Thank you so much for letting us stay there. Great harvest…read morehost stay. Enjoyed the diner, The food was great. The car museum amazing Love love those old cars!!!

Amazing! Definitely enjoyed our visit and would highly recommend. We took our 9 year old grandson…read moreand he also enjoyed it. He enjoyed the inactive stops in the museum.

We loved this, but my 15 year old son didn't. He always loved super heroes and theres not a large…read moreselection of those. But my husband and I really enjoyed it.

I am fascinated by museums large or small. The Fort Leonard Museum did NOT disappoint. I was…read moreimpressed by the thoughtfulness of the historical displays and the information they provided. Going through the museum I was overwhelmed by the history our nation has experienced in the past century and this century. Part of me wanted to read every display and look at every detail. Time was brief though. This was my second visit to this museum. There are three different areas in this museum: The military police, chemical, and engineer museum. There are three gift stores inside, and they were full of items I could not get outside of the base in most stores except online. I got post cards of the crossing pistols, a giant hoodie jacket, and tee with the crossing pistols.