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Civil War Medicine Temporary Exhibition
Date:
4/13/2011
to
4/30/2015
Time:
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday
Location:
St. Joseph Museum, 3406 Frederick Avenue, St. Joseph, MO, 64506
Web site:
www.stjosephmuseum.org
Admission:
Regular Admission Fee: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $3 students, & museum members are free.
Contact Information:
sjm@stjosephmuseum.org or 800-530-8866
Description:
Explore 1,100 square feet of exhibits about medical practices during the Civil War as seen through the eyes of two local soldiers and one surgeon. The exhibit will include a field hospital as it would have appeared in the midst of battle.
This exhibit is sponsored by Heartland Health of St. Joseph, Missouri. Additional funding was provided by a grant from the Missouri Humanities Council.
"Life and Times of Jesse James" Temporary Exhibit
Date:
12/8/2011
to
9/30/2012
Time:
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday - Saturday and 1 - 5 p.m. on Sunday
Location:
St. Joseph Museum, 3406 Frederick Avenue, St. Joseph, MO 64506
Web site:
www.stjosephmuseum.org
Admission:
$5 Adults, $4 Seniors, $3 Students, Free for Museum Members
Contact Information:
816-232-8471 or sjm@stjosephmuseum.org
Description:
Jesse James is a person whose life has inspired legends and rumors for almost 130 years. With that in mind, the St. Joseph Museum has created an exhibit about his life and times that contains images, copies of court documents, and items from the James family to tell his story. Other items show how his death in St. Joseph on April 3, 1882, affected his family and how he has been portrayed since that time.
Super Science Saturday!
Date:
2/4/2012
to
2/4/2012
Time:
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location:
Remington Hall at Missouri Western State University, 4525 Downs Drive, St. Joseph, MO 64507
Web site:
www.stjosephmuseum.org
Admission:
$4 adults and $2 students - Free Parking
Contact Information:
kathy@stjosephmuseum.org or 816-232-8471
Description:
New geology, behavioral science, and chemistry experiments are just the beginning as science educators from Missouri Western State University and local high schools present interactive science experiments for children. Reimington Hall has plenty of space for the instructors to provide educational experiences students will long remember. There will be creatures that crawl, objects that sing, and barrels that collapse as children explore the world of science and all it can teach us during this annual science-based children’s event. Super Science Saturday is co-sponsored by the St. Joseph Museums and Missouri Western State University.
American Girl® Doll Club Meets
Date:
2/10/2012
to
2/10/2012
Time:
6:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
St. Joseph Museum, 3406 Frederick Avenue, St. Joseph, MO 64506
Web site:
www.stjosephmuseum.org
Admission:
$8 per child or $6 per child for museum members
Contact Information:
Sarah Elder at 816.232.8471, ext. 19 or by e-mail at sarah@stjosephmuseum.org
Description:
The club meets at the St. Joseph Museum, 3406 Frederick Avenue, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on the second Friday of each month to learn the history of various decades. The cost of each session is $8 per child or $6 for museum members, which includes craft supplies and supper. Reservations are required. To register for the American Girl® Doll Club please contact Sarah Elder at 816.232.8471, ext. 19 or by e-mail at sarah@stjosephmuseum.org.
Celebrating Community Badge Workshop for Brownie Scouts
Date:
2/20/2012
to
2/20/2012
Time:
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location:
Wyeth-Tootle Mansion, 1100 Charles St., St. Joseph, MO, 64501
Web site:
www.stjosephmuseum.org
Admission:
Registration is $10
Contact Information:
kathy@stjosephmuseum.org or 816-232-8471
Description:
There will be singing, marching, flag fun, games, virtual tours of local landmarks and other activities all geared toward meeting the requirements for the Brownie Celebrating Community Badge. Girls should bring a sack lunch. The Museum will provide drinks, a snack, and the badge. Brownie/adult ratio requirements must be met and registration is required. Troop leaders should send their girls’ registrations and the fee to the St. Joseph Museum, P.O. Box 8096, St. Joseph, Missouri, 64508. The Museum staff will also need the troop leaders’ names and phone numbers in case the date or location must be changed due to weather conditions. Space is limited to 50. The cost is $10 for each participant and reservations are due by February 15. Please call 816.232.8471 for more information.
American Girl® Doll Club Meets
Date:
3/9/2012
to
3/9/2012
Time:
6:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
St. Joseph Museum, 3406 Frederick Avenue, St. Joseph, MO 64506
Web site:
www.stjosephmuseum.org
Admission:
$8 per child or $6 per child for museum members
Contact Information:
Sarah Elder at 816.232.8471, ext. 19 or by e-mail at sarah@stjosephmuseum.org
Description:
The club meets at the St. Joseph Museum, 3406 Frederick Avenue, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on the second Friday of each month to learn the history of various decades. The cost of each session is $8 per child or $6 for museum members, which includes the program, craft, and supper. Reservations are required. To register for the American Girl® Doll Club please contact Sarah Elder at 816.232.8471, ext. 19 or by e-mail at sarah@stjosephmuseum.org.
Date:
3/13/2012
to
3/13/2012
Time:
6 p.m.
Location:
St. Joseph Museum, 3406 Frederick Avenue, St. Joseph, MO 64506
Web site:
www.stjosephmuseum.org
Admission:
FREE
Contact Information:
Description:
Dr. Jimmy Albright, archaeologist and professor at MWSU, shares his experiences and images from many years of excavating and exploring in New Mexico. The program will feature information about such locations as Chaco Canyon, Mesa Verde, and Rio Grande Gorge. The program is open to the public and admission is free.
"The Lives They Left Behind: Suitcases from a State Hospital Attic" Traveling Exhibit
Date:
3/31/2012
to
5/9/2012
Time:
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday - Saturday and 1 - 5 p.m. on Sunday
Location:
Glore Psychiatric Museum, 3406 Frederick Avenue, St. Joseph, MO 64506
Web site:
www.stjosephmuseum.org
Admission:
$5 Adults, $4 Seniors, $3 Students, Free for Museum Members
Contact Information:
sjm@stjosephmuseum.org or 816-232-8471
Description:
“The Lives They Left Behind” exhibit was created from the discovery of several hundred suitcases filled with the personal belongings of former patients in the attic of the Willard Psychiatric Center in NY. Their stories and personal belongings illustrate that they had jobs, raised families, were educated and traveled, pursued hobbies, fell in love, and faced misfortune. The exhibit gives a deeper insight into early-mid 20th century psychiatric institutions including the St. Joseph State Hospital, where the Glore Psychiatric Museum originated.
Civil War Sites Daytrip
Date:
4/5/2012
to
4/5/2012
Time:
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location:
Leaving from the St. Joseph Museum, 3406 Frederick Ave., St. Joseph, MO 64506
Web site:
www.stjosephmuseum.org
Admission:
$66 per person or $60 for St. Joseph Museum Members
Contact Information:
kathy@stjosephmuseum.org or 816-232-8471
Description:
Experienced Civil War history step-on guide Ross Marshall will take participants on an exploration of area Civil War sites. The trip will include a guided tour of the Anderson House and the Battle of Lexington State Historic Site in Lexington, Missouri. The day will also feature lunch at the Victorian Peddler Tea Room. The all-inclusive cost for the trip is $60 for museum members and $66 for non-members. Reservations are required and must be made by March 5. Please call 816.232.8471 to make your reservation.
Date:
4/10/2012
to
4/10/2012
Time:
6 p.m.
Location:
St. Joseph Museum, 3406 Frederick Avenue, St. Joseph, MO 64506
Web site:
www.stjosephmuseum.org
Admission:
FREE
Contact Information:
kathy@stjosephmuseum.org or 816-232-8471
Description:
A modern, industrialized nation, Italy has an artistic and architectural legacy that few other countries can rival. Dr. Jimmy Albright, archaeologist and professor at MWSU, shares his images from Italy in this exploration of one of Europe’s most complex and alluring destinations. Information on a group trip Dr. Albright will be leading to Italy on October 17 through October 29, 2012, will be available after the program. The event is open to the public and admission is free.
American Girl® Doll Club Meets
Date:
4/13/2012
to
4/13/2012
Time:
6:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
St. Joseph Museum, 3406 Frederick Avenue, St. Joseph, MO 64506
Web site:
www.stjosephmuseum.org
Admission:
$8 per child or $6 per child for museum members
Contact Information:
Sarah Elder at 816.232.8471, ext. 19 or by e-mail at sarah@stjosephmuseum.org
Description:
The club meets at the St. Joseph Museum, 3406 Frederick Avenue, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on the second Friday of each month to learn the history of various decades. The cost of each session is $8 per child or $6 for museum members, which includes the program, craft, and supper. Reservations are required. To register for the American Girl® Doll Club please contact Sarah Elder at 816.232.8471, ext. 19 or by e-mail at sarah@stjosephmuseum.org.
Tulip Time Festival in Pella, Iowa, Trip (Includes the Living History Farm in Urbandale, Iowa)
Date:
5/2/2012
to
5/3/2012
Time:
7:30 a.m. on May 2 and returning at 8:30 p.m. on May 3, 2012
Location:
Leaving from the St. Joseph Museum, 3406 Frederick Avenue, St. Joseph, MO 64506
Web site:
www.stjosephmuseum.org
Admission:
$199 for St. Joseph Museum Members and $219 for Non-Members
Contact Information:
kathy@stjosephmuseum.org or 816-232-8471
Description:
Pella, Iowa, will make you feel like you stepped into the Netherlands with their historic Dutch architecture, beautiful canal plaza, charming tulip gardens, 1850s windmill, and traditional Dutch fare and clothing. This year the trip will also include a guided tour of The Living History Farm in Urbandale, Iowa. The motorcoach will leave from the St. Joseph Museum, 3406 Frederick Ave., at 7:30 a.m. on May 2 and return to the museum at 8:30 p.m. on May 3. The cost of the trip will be $199 for museum members and $219 for non-members. All admission fees, hotel accommodations, motorcoach transportation, step-on guide service, three meals, snacks, and tips are included.
American Girl® Doll Club Meets
Date:
5/11/2012
to
5/11/2012
Time:
6:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
St. Joseph Museum, 3406 Frederick Avenue, St. Joseph, MO 64506
Web site:
www.stjosephmuseum.org
Admission:
$8 per child or $6 per child for museum members
Contact Information:
Sarah Elder at 816.232.8471, ext. 19 or by e-mail at sarah@stjosephmuseum.org
Description:
The club meets at the St. Joseph Museum, 3406 Frederick Avenue, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the second Friday of the month to learn the history of various decades. The cost includes the program, craft, and supper. Reservations are required. To register for the American Girl® Doll Club please contact Sarah Elder at 816.232.8471, ext. 23 or by e-mail at sarah@stjosephmuseum.org.
"Civil War and Mental Health" - Program
Date:
5/18/2012
to
5/18/2012
Time:
6 p.m.
Location:
St. Joseph Museum, 3406 Frederick Avenue, St. Joseph, MO 64506
Web site:
www.stjosephmuseum.org
Admission:
FREE
Contact Information:
kathy@stjosephmuseum.org or 816-232-8471
Description:
Dr. Ross Schuman will be the featured speaker for this program on the emotional trauma of war and how mental health therapy for soldiers has evolved over time.
Annual St. Joseph Museum Volunteer Luncheon
Date:
6/5/2012
to
6/5/2012
Time:
12:00 p.m.
Location:
St. Joseph Museum, 3406 Frederick Avenue, St. Joseph, MO 64506
Web site:
www.stjosephmuseum.org
Admission:
by Invitation
Contact Information:
kathy@stjosephmuseum.org or 816-232-8471
Description:
The St. Joseph Museums will recognize Museum volunteers with a luncheon in their honor.
"Rush for the Gold" Patron's Party
Date:
6/22/2012
to
6/22/2012
Time:
6 p.m.
Location:
To be Announced
Web site:
www.stjosephmuseum.org
Admission:
$75 per person
Contact Information:
Description:
Join us for a western style dinner featuring the Gashouse Gang’s ribs, iced coffee with flavors, and “Mining for Wine.”
Paid reservations are required. Please call the St. Joseph Museum at 816-232-8471 to make a reservation
"Let's Go St. Joe" Children's Camp
Date:
6/25/2012
to
6/28/2012
Time:
9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location:
St. Joseph Museum, 3406 Frederick Avenue, St. Joseph, MO 64506
Web site:
www.stjosephmuseum.org
Admission:
$40 per student
Contact Information:
sjm@stjosephmuseum.org or 816-232-8471
Description:
How does a St. Joseph City Council meeting work? Why do some of the homes and other buildings in the downtown area look like castles? How do you do a gravestone rubbing without harming the stone? Those are just a few areas children will be exploring during the “Let’s Go St. Joe” summer camp as they discover what makes St. Joseph “golden.” Sponsored by the St. Joseph Museum, the Let’s Go St. Joe” camp will be held for students entering the 4th, 5th, and 6th grades. Please call the St. Joseph Museum at 816-232-8471 for more information or to make a reservation.
"Medicinal Plants of the American Civil War" Program
Date:
8/3/2012
to
8/3/2012
Time:
6 p.m.
Location:
St. Joseph Museum, 3406 Frederick Avenue, St. Joseph, MO 64506
Web site:
www.stjosephmuseum.org
Admission:
FREE
Contact Information:
kathy@stjosephmuseum.org or 816-232-8471
Description:
Diane E. Waddell, FNP; NP, will be the featured speaker for this program about the many plants that were used by physicians to treat patients during the Civil War era.
Enchanting New Mexico Trip - Escorted by Dr. Jimmy Albright
Date:
8/5/2012
to
8/12/2012
Time:
Location:
Leaving from KCI International Airport
Web site:
www.stjosephmuseum.org
Admission:
$1,839.00
Contact Information:
iran26@been-there.com or kathy@stjosephmuseum.org
Description:
Hosted by MWSU Professor Dr. Jimmy Albright, this eight day trip is an exploration of the great American Southwest with visits to such locations as Chaco Canyon, Mesa Verde, and Rio Grande Gorge. The cost of the trip is $1,839, which includes hotel accommodations, the welcome & farewell dinners, breakfast each day, transportation, and all entry fees. For a brochure on this opportunity, call 816.232.8471 or e-mail kathy@stjosephmuseum.org.
American Girl® Doll Club Meets
Date:
9/14/2012
to
9/14/2012
Time:
6:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
St. Joseph Museum, 3406 Frederick Avenue, St. Joseph, MO 64506
Web site:
www.stjosephmuseum.org
Admission:
$8 per child or $6 per child for museum members
Contact Information:
Sarah Elder at 816.232.8471, ext. 19 or by e-mail at sarah@stjosephmuseum.org
Description:
The club meets at the St. Joseph Museum, 3406 Frederick Avenue, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the second Friday of each month to learn the history of various decades. The cost of each session includes the program, craft, and supper. Reservations are required. To register for the American Girl® Doll Club please contact Sarah Elder at 816.232.8471, ext. 23 or by e-mail at sarah@stjosephmuseum.org.
"Treasures, Trash, and Tunes" Fresh Air Flea Market
Date:
9/22/2012
to
9/22/2012
Time:
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location:
St. Joseph Museum, 3406 Frederick Avenue, St. Joseph, MO 64506
Web site:
www.stjosephmuseum.org
Admission:
FREE
Contact Information:
Description:
Come and enjoy your time shopping for treasures, bargains, and edible treats while being entertained by all types of music courtesy of Missouri Western State University students.
St. Joseph Museum Participates in Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day
Date:
9/22/2012
to
9/22/2012
Time:
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location:
St. Joseph Museum, 3406 Frederick Avenue, St. Joseph, MO 64506
Web site:
www.stjosephmuseum.org
Admission:
FREE
Contact Information:
kathy@stjosephmuseum.org or 816-232-8471
Description:
The St. Joseph Museum and the Glore Psychiatric Museum, 3406 Frederick Ave., will participate in the annual Museum Day, presented by Smithsonian magazine. Museum Day is a day when museums and cultural institutions nationwide open their doors free of charge to Smithsonian magazine readers and Smithsonian.com visitors. A celebration of culture, learning, and the dissemination of knowledge, Smithsonian’s Museum Day reflects the spirit of the magazine, and emulates the free-admission policy of the Smithsonian Institution’s Washington, DC-based properties.
American Girl® Doll Club Meets
Date:
10/12/2012
to
10/12/2012
Time:
6:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
St. Joseph Museum, 3406 Frederick Avenue, St. Joseph, MO 64506
Web site:
www.stjosephmuseum.org
Admission:
$8 per child or $6 per child for museum members
Contact Information:
Description:
The club meets at the St. Joseph Museum, 3406 Frederick Avenue, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the second Friday of each month to learn the history of various decades. The cost of each session is $8 per child or $6 for museum members, which includes a program, craft session, and supper. Reservations are required. To register for the American Girl Doll® Club please contact Sarah Elder at 816.232.8471, ext. 23 or by e-mail at sarah@stjosephmuseum.org.
Unforgetttable Italy Trip Escorted by Dr. Jimmy Albright
Date:
10/17/2012
to
10/17/2012
Time:
Location:
Leaving from KCI International Airport
Web site:
www.stjosephmuseum.org
Admission:
Contact Information:
iran26@been-there.com or kathy@stjosephmuseum.org
Description:
Join in an exploration of Italy led by MSWU Archaeology Professor Dr. Jimmy Albright. For a brochure on the trip, call 816.232.8471 or e-mail kathy@stjosephmuseum.org.
"Voices from the Past" Interpretive Tours of Mount Mora Cemetery
Date:
10/25/2012
to
10/26/2012
Time:
Tours at 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. (Leaving from the Wyeth-Tootle Mansion
Location:
Tours begin at the Wyeth-Tootle Mansion, 1100 Charles Street, St. Joseph, Missouri, 64501
Web site:
www.stjosephmuseum.org
Admission:
$13 for members and $15 for non-members - Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Contact Information:
kathy@stjosephmuseum.org or 816-232-8471
Description:
Experience the unique architecture in Mount Mora Cemetery and hear intriguing stories from St. Joseph’s past as you “meet” some of the city’s most fascinating former residents. Tours will begin at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. at the Wyeth-Tootle Mansion, on 1100 Charles Street. After “meeting” the first character of the evening and enjoying refreshments, participants will board the bus for Mount Mora Cemetery. Space is limited and pre-paid reservations are required. Please call the St. Joseph Museum at 816.232.8471 to make reservations and purchase your tickets. Tickets can also be purchased at the Museum, which is located at 3406 Frederick Avenue.
"Clara Barton: The Angel of the Battlefield" Program
Date:
11/7/2012
to
11/7/2012
Time:
6:00 p.m.
Location:
St. Joseph Museum, 3406 Frederick Avenue, St. Joseph, MO 64506
Web site:
www.stjosephmuseum.org
Admission:
FREE
Contact Information:
Description:
Nicknamed “the angel of the battlefield” by the Civil War soldiers she cared for at Antietam, Clara Harlowe Barton, (1821 – 1912) led quite a life. She overcame the shyness of her childhood to work as a teacher, U.S. Patent Office clerk, and nurse. She lobbied for an American branch of the International Red Cross. When it was founded in 1881 she became its first president. Kay Dunlap, herself a nurse, will be the featured speaker for this program on the amazing accomplishments of Clara Barton.
American Girl® Doll Club Meets
Date:
11/9/2012
to
11/9/2012
Time:
6:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
St. Joseph Museum, 3406 Frederick Avenue, St. Joseph, MO 64506
Web site:
www.stjosephmuseum.org
Admission:
$8 per child or $6 per child for museum members
Contact Information:
Sarah Elder at 816.232.8471, ext. 19 or by e-mail at sarah@stjosephmuseum.org
Description:
The club meets at the St. Joseph Museum, 3406 Frederick Avenue, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the second Friday of each month to learn the history of various decades. The cost of each session is $8 per child or $6 for museum members, which includes the program, craft session, and supper. Reservations are required. To register for the American Girl® Doll Club please contact Sarah Elder at 816.232.8471, ext. 23 or by e-mail at sarah@stjosephmuseum.org.
American Girl® Doll Club Meets
Date:
12/14/2012
to
12/14/2012
Time:
6:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
St. Joseph Museum, 3406 Frederick Avenue, St. Joseph, MO 64506
Web site:
www.stjosephmuseum.org
Admission:
$8 per child or $6 per child for museum members
Contact Information:
Sarah Elder at 816.232.8471, ext. 19 or by e-mail at sarah@stjosephmuseum.org
Description:
The club meets at the St. Joseph Museum, 3406 Frederick Avenue, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the second Friday of each month to learn the history of various decades. The cost of each session is $8 per child or $6 for museum members, which includes the program, craft session, and supper. Reservations are required. To register for the American Girl® Doll Club please contact Sarah Elder at 816.232.8471, ext. 23 or by e-mail at sarah@stjosephmuseum.org.
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