WESTON HISTORICAL MUSEUM
601 Main Street, Weston, Missouri 64098
(816) 386-2977
Free admission
Visit the Museum for a rare glimpse into Missouri History.
For group tours- Call (816) 640-2202
Private group tours of Weston, local sites, the Museum, local churches, Bed & Breakfasts
and Antebellum homes are available.
From rare Native American moccasins to early physician instruments to vintage clothing
displays; the Weston Historical Museum has preserved local artifacts to enjoy today.
Discover what life was like in Platte County from prehistoric days through World War II.
Favorite exhibits include Civil War relics, a newspaper office, household items, tools,
glassware, china, furniture, historic documents and everyday objects from the area's past.
The 'Nostalgia Store' in the museum features a variety of historical books, games, postcards
and note cards
The Museum was founded in 1960 by private donations from local townspeople and
descendants of those who first settled the town. Weston's location, close to Ft. Leavenworth
and Kansas City, means the museum enjoys visitors, compliments and support from people
around the world. Historians can find an abundance of clippings, files and pictures for their
research.
Popular Group Tours for groups of 15 or more are available with advance reservations. For
further information about the museum and tours, call (816) 640-2202 or write to the
Weston Historical Museum, PO Box 266, Weston, MO 64098.
| Hours Tuesday-Saturday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Sunday 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm Closed Mondays and Holidays Winter Schedule Museum will be closed December 11 - mid March Museum may be opened by special request for tour groups and research. During the winter months museum cases are changed and deep cleaned for preservation. It is also a time to catalogue and file artifacts. Volunteers fill an important need in that effort. If you are interested in helping please call the museum at 816-386-2977. We'd love to have you join us. |
| The Historic town of Weston has many popular events scheduled throughout the year. For more information 816-640-2909 or www.westonmo.com |
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Weston Historical Museum will be represented at the W.W. I museum in an exhibit called "Coming Home". The exhibit is from Sept. 13 thru March 1. WW I MUSEUM WEB SITE LINK September 13 Special Exhibition: "Coming Home" opens Located in Memory Hall, post-WWI propaganda posters spark a discussion about the transition of servicemen and women from war-time duty to civilian life. |
Stop by the Weston Historical Museum see the Beautifully Illustrated and historically significant Book depicting barns of the Weston area by Stephanie Rotterman and her father, Louis Smither AND the Father Daughter duo has just published a new book the highlights the tobacco market history in Weston. This book has no peer. The books are for sale in the Museum Sales Case. |
| Events to Anticipate! |
| Weston Historical Museum 601 Main Street - Weston, MO 64098 |
| See pictures from the "Once in a Lifetime" Event The Truman Library and The Weston Historical Museum Tour and Dinner August 27, 2011 Click here for pictures |
| OBITUARY SEARCH Members- free for simple search Non-Members- minimum cost of 7.00 per search For time intensive searches, ask for an estimate. Please send requests to the curator, Carolyn Larsen, at PO Box 266, Weston, MO 64098 or email Curator@westonhistoricalmuseum.org |
| The Museum is Closed until mid March Researchers are invited to contact the curator with requests curator@westonhistoricalmuseum.org Group Tours can be scheduled year round by calling 816-640-2202 |